Does Xbox Game Pass need a Christmas miracle?
I’ve talked previously about how amazing it would have been as a child to have Xbox Game Pass – like you’ve won the video game lottery. I think the service is great and is both a great value offering and a brilliant way to simplify the video game landscape. So, when I say that I think Xbox Game Pass needs a little shot in the arm this holiday season, it comes from a place of love. Xbox Game Pass in 2023 has been pretty great. We've had a steady stream of quality additions to the library, both big and small - stunners, like the largely overlooked puzzle game gem, Cocoon; Sea of Stars, the indie throw-back RPG; and Jusant, the beautiful rock-climbing game that is wise not to outstay its welcome (something a lot of games could learn from). That trio is the tip of what’s been a tip top year to date, so why am I feeling a little less than excited about Game Pass at the moment? I think a lot comes down to the... whisper it... exclusive first-party line-up. This term feels rather dated now, given only Nintendo keeps its own console titles exclusively on its own hardware, but in hearts and minds it really matters. Without wanting to summon the haters (I’m going to whisper this in even more hushed tones), the Xbox exclusive line-up this year has been a tad underwhelming. Shockedface.gif! Read more
I’ve talked previously about how amazing it would have been as a child to have Xbox Game Pass – like you’ve won the video game lottery. I think the service is great and is both a great value offering and a brilliant way to simplify the video game landscape. So, when I say that I think Xbox Game Pass needs a little shot in the arm this holiday season, it comes from a place of love.
Xbox Game Pass in 2023 has been pretty great. We've had a steady stream of quality additions to the library, both big and small - stunners, like the largely overlooked puzzle game gem, Cocoon; Sea of Stars, the indie throw-back RPG; and Jusant, the beautiful rock-climbing game that is wise not to outstay its welcome (something a lot of games could learn from).
That trio is the tip of what’s been a tip top year to date, so why am I feeling a little less than excited about Game Pass at the moment? I think a lot comes down to the... whisper it... exclusive first-party line-up. This term feels rather dated now, given only Nintendo keeps its own console titles exclusively on its own hardware, but in hearts and minds it really matters. Without wanting to summon the haters (I’m going to whisper this in even more hushed tones), the Xbox exclusive line-up this year has been a tad underwhelming. Shockedface.gif!
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