Is a game's success dependent on being on Game Pass or PS Plus?
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With the recent price increases and restructuring, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding Xbox Game Pass. According to Mat Piscatella, a game data analyst, the success of games on these platforms shows their inherent appeal.
He believes that if a game fails to sell well as part of a subscription service, it probably wouldn't have performed better through traditional sales channels. This is part of the debate about the impact of subscription models on game sales and their sustainability.
Piscatella states that inclusion in a subscription service can increase a game's visibility and sales through increased exposure and viral marketing. Essentially, the fate of a game on a subscription service depends on its quality and reception, rather than the platform itself.
