It seems Xbox Game Pass has given a huge boost to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was recently added to the EA Play library, meaning it is available to anyone that is signed up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
26.04.2024 - 02:11 / gamerant.com / Charming Holiday
Microsoft's latest quarterly earnings call with shareholders has revealed that its Activision Blizzard acquisition has bolstered the company's gaming division revenue for Q3, offsetting a number of otherwise negative returns. The Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition has endured a series of legal challenges across several countries, but it would seem the Xbox parent company's persistence has more than paid off.
A powerhouse in the technology and gaming industries, Microsoft first announced its efforts to acquire Activision Blizzard back in January 2022. The deal was not finalized until October 2023 and was met with a series of litigation from competitors and even the United States Federal Trade Commission. As it stands, Microsoft's acquisition was successful, and the company has been benefiting greatly from Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft's Xbox Gaming division saw a massive 51% increase in revenue year over year for its Q3 earnings, with a majority of net impact coming directly from Activision Blizzard. Gaming revenue at Microsoft saw profits reach a record $5.45 billion, noting an increase of $1.8 billion compared to the previous fiscal period. However, it was revealed that the Activision Blizzard acquisition accounted for a majority of the revenue boost, with all other Xbox content and services actually netting a 4% loss. Similar trends were reported last quarter, when Microsoft became a $3 trillion company while simultaneously laying off hundreds of staff. Whether those layoffs contributed directly to the latest earnings was not specified in the shareholder call, though many fear Microsoft may continue its workforce reductions if it wishes to continue to repeat the success of its recent profits.
Analysts note that Microsoft and Xbox have relied heavily on Activision Blizzard to boost profits, which should come as no surprise considering the $69 billion price tag of the acquisition. Xbox content and services overall have shown a 62% increase in earnings, with 61 points being attributed to Activision Blizzard. Hardware revenue was down 31% with fewer consoles sold and, while not directly affected by the acquisition, does highlight how crucial Activision Blizzard has become for Microsoft's quarterly earnings. Now that Xbox has access to Activision Blizzard franchises, Microsoft is continuing to project similar fiscal quarters ahead. Xbox is expecting gaming growth to improve another 50 points, with a massive majority of that increase projected to come directly from Activision Blizzard.
In spite of legal hurdles, Microsoft and Xbox have already started reaping the benefits of the Activision Blizzard acquisition. That said, general audiences and industry professionals remain worried that the
It seems Xbox Game Pass has given a huge boost to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was recently added to the EA Play library, meaning it is available to anyone that is signed up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Xbox Game Pass members can now play Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition as part of their subscription. This is the first title to reach Microsoft's gaming service in May 2024, as well as the 59th new Xbox Game Pass addition since the turn of the year.
Microsoft has revealed the next batch of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15, including Norco, one of the service's highest-rated titles. It's always sad whenever games are removed from the Xbox Game Pass lineup, but the good news is new games are added on a regular basis as well. In fact, Microsoft just recently pulled the curtain back on four games that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass as part of the May 2024 lineup.
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in early May, which includes Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Kona II: Brume, Little Kitty, Big City, and more.
Microsoft has officially announced the four games that are coming to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service in the first half of May 2024. New games are added to Xbox Game Pass in two waves every month. The first wave typically takes up the first 15 days of the month, while the second wave comes in the back-half of any given month. As expected, Microsoft has now revealed all the games coming in the first wave of new Xbox Game Pass additions for May 2024.
Microsoft has unveiled a slew of new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the near future and subscribers can look forward to plenty of Day-One releases. One of the best parts about the console's subscription service is the ability to play new titles for no extra cost the moment they launch, meaning those who use the platform have access to a wealth of fresh titles that they don't need to pay an additional fee to access. Following the recent ID@Xbox showcase, the company confirmed that the next few months will be packed with some exciting Day-One drops.
The Xbox Game Pass library has expanded to include Have a Nice Death. The stylish and scintillating roguelike is the 17th new title to reach Xbox Game Pass in April 2024.
Ravenlok and five other games are leaving Xbox Game Pass later today, April 30. This wave of outgoing titles will round off an uncharacteristically busy month for Xbox Game Pass in terms of departures.
Xbox fans are all set to get a new game, Humanity, which was a day one PS Plus game. That's not all, as Humanity will also be available as a day one Xbox Game Pass game, which means existing subscribers will be able to try it out for absolutely free.
Five more games have been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass as part of the latest ID at Xbox showcase, including one that can be played today. When it comes to new Xbox Game Pass games, fans are treated to a huge variety of titles. Some of the games that are added to Xbox Game Pass are massive, AAA games with blockbuster budgets, but other times, they are smaller-scale indie games.
If a recent rumor is to be believed, it seems that Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is coming to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service at some point later this week. Microsoft has yet to fully unveil all the new Xbox Game Pass games coming in May 2024, but information on that front is expected to come sooner rather than later. In fact, the Xbox Game Pass May 2024 announcement is most likely happening on Tuesday, April 30.