The rumours about Xbox Game Pass are out in force again at the moment! The latest comes from VentureBeat reporter and industry insider Jeff Grubb, who says that Microsoft will unveil "yet another big reason to get [Xbox] Game Pass in the next 2-3 weeks."
As you might expect, this has sparked off a lot of speculation about what Grubb might mean, but he's since clarified that it isn't a specific game - suggesting this might be more service related.
We're seeing a lot of speculation that Microsoft might be preparing to bring a new publisher into Xbox Game Pass - EA is one suggestion with its EA Access service - although we haven't seen any kind of concrete evidence of this so far. Take it all with a pinch of salt, but feel free to give us your predictions in the comments below!
[source twitter.com]
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There was a Rumor Sony was not happy with EA and pulled the FIFA trailer from their June showcase. It was believed to be because of Madden at the May MS Showcase. Seems super odd. Maybe it’s actually because of this... granted two rumors only equals more speculation
EA access in the gamepass just seems too big. Like, really. If it was the case... But no, it's impossible.
Or a bundle formula ? Gamepass Ultimate + EA access for 19,99 $ ?
I don't know...
Game Pass is already awesome & the best deal in gaming. It’ll be interesting to see what they can do to make it even better.
@mousieone
Maybe Microsoft has forked out some big $ to get all EA exclusive games on Game Pass at launch?
I’m sure that type of thing would tick Sony off, big time.
@KelticDevil EA cant even commit to Smart Delivery without complicating it.
Wonder if its WB Games...
@KelticDevil well that seems like it would cost too much. But MS might have gotten 3 or 6 months of free EA Access. Kind of like Sony got 3 months GTA online free for PS+ users. It’s not inconceivable, and would help EA service as well.
@Jaxx420 That would be awesome
I think more likely it will be a deal with Sega for their games to come to Game Pass on launch.
They seem to have a good relationship with them recently, and it would give them a good boost in Asian markets as well.
Another good reason to keep my Game Pass subscription is exactly what I want! I am very curious as to what it might be.
Whatever it is, I hope it convinces me to make the jump. MS does make a compelling case for the service, but not quite enough for me to make the jump.
I'm thinking it has more to do with the rumored end of Gold and merging GwG into GP or something like that.
@Jaxx420
You may be on to something. Like all of the WB games launch in Game Pass or something.
@mousieone
Maybe it could be just for Madden & FIFA launching day 1 in Game Pass? EA makes so much $ on those games with the micro transactions plus a big check from Microsoft may make it worth it to them?
@blinx01
I like this too. And Microsoft & Sega have seemed to have a great relationship going all the way back to the Dreamcast days.
On a side note.....I miss the Dreamcast!!
Pls be a free series X for subscribers, a guy can dream can't he?! 😂
@blinx01 what if it's RETRO GAMES?
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