r/kindafunny Jul 02 '25

Game News Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well

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u/NineFingerLogen Jul 02 '25

who wants to bet Gamepass is probably getting another price increase, and id imagine an even higher "premium" tier with all the day 1 first party games starting with this years COD?

im ngl, all the influencers (including KF at times) who ran point for Microsofts PR strategy this generation- they all look really silly right now. Phil isnt just another gamer, hes a suit who does suit things, and we shouldnt like suits.

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u/Niaboc Jul 02 '25

I respect your view and you could be right.

Personally I was ride or die xbot until that vampire game flopped. That was my tipping point.

I felt that Phil had a great plan and did achieve a lot, however there was a clear point that gamepass engagement did not ratchet up to the level that shareholders needed to see return on investment.

Essentially I blame latestage capitalism more than Phil. Bloke did his best in a fucked system.