Is Game Pass Profitable & PlayStation’s Live-Service Stumble

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In this deep dive, we break down Circana’s May 2025 video game industry report and what it reveals about the shifting tides in gaming. From record-breaking subscription spending to Game Pass profitability debates, we explore whether Xbox’s model is truly sustainable — and why PlayStation’s ambitious live-service strategy is unraveling.

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Elden Ring: Nightreign and DOOM: The Dark Ages dominate May’s charts
Microsoft’s profitability model: how Game Pass factors in lost retail sales, engagement, and cross-platform revenue
Why PlayStation’s live-service push — including Concord, The Last of Us Online, and Spider-Man: The Great Web — has led to mass cancellations and studio closures
Bungie’s Marathon and Haven’s Fairgame$: can they reverse Sony’s live-service slump?



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