Microsoft just bundled Fortnite Crew with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but raised the monthly price to $30. The deal includes all Crew benefits plus access to hundreds of games, but requires careful subscription management.
Rebecca Heineman, co-founder of Interplay and key developer behind Fallout and Baldur’s Gate, has died at age 62. The gaming pioneer won the first national Space Invaders tournament in 1980 and went on to shape RPG history.
Microsoft’s Game Pass Ultimate price increase to $29.99 monthly represents a critical inflection point for gaming subscriptions. The service faces a value proposition crisis that only consistent AAA content can solve.