After Microsoft canceled Project Blackbird, its developers formed Sackbird Studios, an employee-owned team betting on creative freedom over corporate control.
Microsoft’s Game Pass Ultimate now costs $29.99 per month, raising questions about value, PC gaming, and whether the future of Xbox lies in Windows itself.
Published: October 4, 2025 / Modified: October 4, 2025
GameStop is keeping Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at its pre-hike price of $19.99. It’s a rare show of defiance against Microsoft’s aggressive pricing strategy.