Microsoft Has Put Themselves Back In The Game!

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padib said:

smroadkill15 said:

The biggest difference between Gamepass and Netflix is, you don't have to have Gamepass to access any games. You can buy every game separately and continue gaming how ever you enjoy. I don't ever see MS ever require Gamepass to access certain games because Phil has already hammered how much he wants to give gamers options and make games as accessible as possible. That would go against everything he has said. 

Xbox is making sure gamers want Gamepass because the value is excellent, not because they need it. 

Now, I can't speak for other services because Stadia and other streaming services might not play by those same rules. I mean, you need PsNow to access certain games, which I'm not a fan of. 

Yes, you're right. Still there is a realistic worry that Microsoft, while competing with Amazon and Google, may merge Gamepass and XCloud over time, in a way that would require access to the server at all times, even if it is possible to download the games locally. I am just worried about that with Gamepass and like I said I hope that never ever happens and I hope gamers will always be vigilant about that, esp. MS fans.

Still it's the only thing I'm worried about, everything else is MS hitting it out of the park, and I damn hope the industry will be better thanks to it starting next gen. 

There is always a possibility something like it may happen, but I have my doubts, and hope it never does. Difference is, MS has the hardware while Amazon and Google don't so it makes me optimistic it won't happen. Even if consoles go away in the future, PC gaming will still be around.