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Ori director says Game Pass ‘could’ve worked’ if Xbox didn’t ‘slop out mediocre content like a factory’

Thomas Mahler, director of the Ori series, claims Game Pass could have succeeded if Xbox provided more top-tier hits. He describes the service as a factory that slopped out mediocre content. Mahler argues the lack of high-quality games prevented the catalog from being worth a monthly subscription.

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Added specific critiques from Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler regarding Game Pass quality and incentives.

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  1. Moon Studios CEO Criticizes Xbox Game Pass Content Strategy

    Thomas Mahler, director of the Ori series, claims Game Pass could have succeeded if Xbox provided more top-tier hits. He describes the service as a factory that slopped out mediocre content. Mahler argues the lack of high-quality games prevented the catalog from being worth a monthly subscription.

    What's confirmed:

    • Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Studios, stated Game Pass "could've worked" if Xbox did not "slop out mediocre content like a factory".
    • Mahler compared Game Pass to communism, arguing developers lacked the incentive to create smash hits.
    • Mahler asserted the software catalogue was not good enough to make users happily pay a monthly subscription.
    • The Moon Studios head claimed Xbox leadership was too focused on protecting its legacy to build its future.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Game Pass lost millions of subscribers due to price hikes last year.
    • An analyst found evidence that Game Pass is causing sales cannibalization.
    • There are rumors regarding studio shutdowns.
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