Ex-PlayStation lead says it's "impossible" for devs to make a profit on Game Pass, even if Microsoft is:…
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden believes it's impossible for individual developers to turn a profit on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass, especially when games launch day-and-date. While Microsoft can profit from the service as a whole, Layden argues that developers aiming for profit sharing will struggle to break even. He contrasts this with PlayStation's approach and notes the economic challenges for AAA titles within such models.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Topic: Subscription Services
- Platform: Xbox Game Pass
- Person: Shawn Layden
- Company: PlayStation
- Game: Gears of War: E-Day
- Topic: Game Development Economics
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