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Episode Synopsis
Episode 169
Microsoft has announced a slew of changes for Xbox Game Pass, including a price increase and changes to their day-one offerings. In today's episode, we do a deep dive into Xbox Game Pass and its value, and discuss Microsoft's ever-evolving strategy for the service. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Elden Ring, Teardown). This episode was recorded in July 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
Questions or comments? Check us out on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn
Timestamps:
0:00 - Gamepass Deep Dive and Price Increase Analysis
25:03 - Lack of PC Parity for Gamepass Games and the Future of Gamepass
36:10 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
45:12 - Teardown
47:00 - Game Development and Learning to Draw
Microsoft has announced a slew of changes for Xbox Game Pass, including a price increase and changes to their day-one offerings. In today's episode, we do a deep dive into Xbox Game Pass and its value, and discuss Microsoft's ever-evolving strategy for the service. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Elden Ring, Teardown). This episode was recorded in July 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
Questions or comments? Check us out on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn
Timestamps:
0:00 - Gamepass Deep Dive and Price Increase Analysis
25:03 - Lack of PC Parity for Gamepass Games and the Future of Gamepass
36:10 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
45:12 - Teardown
47:00 - Game Development and Learning to Draw
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