Game Pass is Profitable Because Microsoft Doesn’t Count Costs For First-Party Games on the Service

It’s worth mentioning that Dring highlights a significant aspect: Microsoft doesn’t include revenue lost due to first-party games being made available on Game Pass on their release day in its earnings. If first-party studios are compensated equivalently to third-party publishers and studios for releasing their games on Game Pass, the service might not appear as profitable under this calculation method.

The Hidden Benefit Of The Batman Part 2 Finally Moving Forward

After finishing work on “The Batman Part II”, Matt Reeves might move on to directing the long-awaited follow-up to the 2008 original “Cloverfield” movie next. Originally directed by Matt Reeves in 2008, following his earlier work on “The Pallbearer” from 1996, “Cloverfield” was produced by J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk, with a screenplay penned by Drew Goddard. The franchise has since expanded with standalone sequels like “10 Cloverfield Lane” and “The Cloverfield Paradox”, but in April 2018, J.J. Abrams confirmed that a direct sequel to the original “Cloverfield” is under development, and Matt Reeves has shown interest in revisiting the project.

Perfect Dark Actress Wants Another Publisher to Pick Up the Cancelled Xbox Game

One individual passionately advocating for this project is Alix Wilton Regan. Previously slated to play Joanna Dark in the aborted game “Perfect Dark”, Regan voiced her sadness over its cancellation in a tweet, expressing optimism that “just like Joanna, we will all rise again.” This statement sparked enthusiasm among fans who expressed their wish for another publisher to revive the game. Regan has since mentioned that many people have suggested this idea and she is actively building support towards making it a reality. Her original tweet can be found below.

TikTok Will Reportedly Shut Down its App Soon (But There’s Some Good News)

ByteDance was required by law to transfer ownership of TikTok by January 2025, yet President Donald Trump extended the timeline to allow the platform to continue operating. Some have raised questions about the legality of Trump’s moves to keep TikTok running without a new owner. Numerous parties, from affluent businessmen to large American conglomerates, have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok. Microsoft is just one of many companies that have been reportedly discussing the acquisition, but it remains uncertain who will ultimately take control of the social media app.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Is Finally Coming to Disney+

Since its release in December 2021, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has been playing in cinemas. Now, various Spidey films have found their way onto Disney+. As of now, the streaming platform offers “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, all three Tobey Maguire films, both Andrew Garfield outings, one of the “Venom” movies, and even 2022’s “Morbius”. So, let’s talk about the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure featuring Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. Essentially, it boils down to streaming rights.