The Office · 2026-04-13 17:53:03 · The Verge
Microsoft's new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, has delivered a blunt internal assessment: Xbox Game Pass has become too expensive for players. In a leaked memo to employees, Sharma explicitly states the subscription service needs "a better value equation," signaling imminent pricing and structural changes. This admission fro...
The Lab · 2026-04-13 19:22:37 · Seeking Alpha
A leaked internal memo reveals Microsoft is actively considering a price reduction for its flagship Xbox Game Pass subscription service. This strategic deliberation, reported by Seeking Alpha, signals a potential pivot in the tech giant's approach to the fiercely competitive gaming subscription market. The move, if ena...
The Lab · 2026-04-21 16:52:54 · Variety
Microsoft is making a calculated, two-pronged move with its Xbox Game Pass service, simultaneously lowering subscription prices while withholding its most valuable new gaming asset. Starting this year, future blockbuster releases of 'Call of Duty' from its Activision division will not be available on the subscription s...
The Lab · 2026-04-23 23:24:08 · The Verge
A newly surfaced leak appears to have pulled back the curtain on an emerging Microsoft-Discord partnership that could reshape how gaming subscriptions reach new audiences. Discord Previews, a feature within the Discord application, has uncovered references to an Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" bundled directly with Di...