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Subnautica joins Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass, for your streaming play
Subnautica and several other titles have been added to Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass, allowing subscribers to stream them without downloads. This expansion includes games like Subnautica: Below Zero, Slime Rancher 2, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reported that Xbox Cloud Gaming has surpassed 140 million hours of playtime, indicating strong growth in the cloud gaming sector.
Xbox hardware sales take a hit, but Game Pass keeps growing
Microsoft's Q2 2025 financial report indicates a 29% drop in Xbox hardware sales, contributing to a 7% overall decline in gaming revenue. Despite this, Game Pass subscriptions continue to grow, and first-party game sales saw a surge. The company's strategy appears to be shifting further towards subscription services and cloud gaming rather than relying on console sales.
Google Stadia: Future or Failure?
This review examines Google Stadia, a cloud gaming service that offers a digital-only experience without downloads or updates. While promising 4K and 60fps, actual performance often falls short, leading to user skepticism. The article questions the viability of game streaming as a future prospect compared to video streaming services, citing interactivity and library limitations as key drawbacks.
