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Starfield is the Game Pass Exclusive Xbox Needed
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Starfield is the Game Pass Exclusive Xbox Needed

ByNick Statt September 5, 2023October 12, 2023

In this issue, we’re discussing the launch of Bethesda’s Starfield and what the sci-fi epic means for Microsoft, Game Pass, and the future of the Xbox gaming ecosystem.

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Is the Industry Ready for the Next Phase of Xbox Game Pass? 
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Is the Industry Ready for the Next Phase of Xbox Game Pass? 

ByNick Statt July 24, 2023October 13, 2023

In this issue, we’re diving into the future of Xbox Game Pass and trying to answer the crucial question of whether subscription gaming, as Microsoft envisions, will be a net benefit for the industry.

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The Snowball Changing the Games We Develop
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The Snowball Changing the Games We Develop

ByNaavik June 18, 2022September 8, 2023

In this Metacast episode, Abhimanyu Kumar, Lars Doucet and Tim Mannveille, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss Riot’s recent introduction to Xbox’s Game Pass, Apple’s stance against fingerprinting and the details behind Savvy Gaming Group.

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Riot Games Finds A New Partner
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Riot Games Finds A New Partner

ByFawzi Itani June 15, 2022October 30, 2025

Riot Games struck an exciting partnership with Game Pass, effectively bringing its entire IP to the subscription service. We analyze the partnership from Riot’s standpoint to understand why this deal makes sense in context of Xbox’s strategy. We also preview our latest deconstruction of Dislyte.

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All Roads Lead To Subscription
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All Roads Lead To Subscription

Bymediafied March 27, 2022October 28, 2025

Plus we round up this week’s best news headlines

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How Xbox is Building its Gaming Universe
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How Xbox is Building its Gaming Universe

ByAaron Bush June 13, 2021October 2, 2025

The Weekly Meta #71

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Xbox’s Master Plan, China’s Crackdown, and Abundant Dealmaking
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Xbox’s Master Plan, China’s Crackdown, and Abundant Dealmaking

ByAaron Bush July 19, 2020September 29, 2025

The Weekly Meta #28

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