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Microsoft’s Phil Spencer wants to assure developers that game sales still remain an important factor, even with its Xbox Game Pass subscription continuing to dominate. <\/p>\n

Speaking with fellow Xbox exec Sarah Bond during a GDC Fireside Chat<\/a>, Spencer said: “I often get asked by developers ‘if I’m not in the subscription am I just not viable on Xbox anymore?’. It’s absolutely not true. <\/p>\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – eurogamer.net<\/p>\n

All content and images belong to their respected owners. This article is aggregated for informational purposes only with full credit to the source.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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