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Why gaming never had its Netflix moment

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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The Subscription Shift in Gaming

This chapter examines the evolving dynamics of the gaming industry, focusing on Microsoft's Game Pass and its impact on traditional gaming models. It highlights the divergence between hardcore and casual gamers, exploring the challenges of subscription services in an interactive medium. The discussion reflects on the sustainability of such models within the gaming landscape and their implications for the future of console ownership.

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