US EditionFormer Bethesda Exec Suggests Game Pass Insufficiently Compensates Developers
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Former Bethesda exec suggests Game Pass insufficiently compensates developers
Pete Hines, a former marketing executive who spent 24 years at Bethesda, recently expressed concern about the relationship between developers and subscription services like parent company Microsoft's Game Pass. He is not the first senior industry figure to question the business model.Read Entire Article
News from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. Pete Hines, who was one of Bethesda’s most important figures for two decades, retired in 2023 shortly after the launch of Starfield. But he appeared again publicly to share his vision of the industry’s present and the evolution of his former company. In an interview, Hines went straight to talking about subscription services such as Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. In his o…
Former Xbox Studios VP and PlayStation Exec Criticize Game Pass
Having trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: Former Xbox Studios VP and PlayStation Exec Criticize Game Pass Microsoft has been pushing Game Pass as its main growth strategy, making it a big part of its revenue. However, some argue that the subscription model reduces game sales and leaves many developers earning less than they would from direct purchases. Reflecting these concerns, Pete Hines, the former head o…
In recent years, the videogames industry has undergone significant transformations with the growing popularity of subscription services and an example of this was the acquisition of Bethesda by Microsoft Gaming, which culminated in the inclusion of its games on the Game Pass platform. This change triggered heated debates on its viability and sustainability. Pete Hines, veteran... The post Game Pass is detonated by former leaders of Xbox and Beth…
Ex-Bethesda boss Pete Hines blasts subscriptions and that infamous Fallout 76 canvas bag
Pete Hines is a name that we haven’t heard in a while, really ever since the former Bethesda head of publishing retired back in 2023 after an astounding 24-year stint at the studio. Now he’s broken the quiet of his retirement in an interview in which he talks about the industry at large and Bethesda’s […]
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