Microsoft is making a cautious move to open up its video games to alternative platforms, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer. While Microsoft has traditionally favored exclusivity to its own Xbox platform, the company is now recognizing the growing number of young gamers who do not buy into brand loyalty or hype. Four video games will be opened up to alternative platforms for the first time, although Spencer did not disclose which games or platforms. This shift in strategy reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry, with Sony also expressing interest in putting more PlayStation games onto other platforms. Nintendo, on the other hand, has been more reluctant to share its games. The move toward multi-platform availability is driven by the desire to reach a wider audience and increase revenue. Microsoft’s Games Pass subscription service, which offers unlimited streaming access to hundreds of titles, currently has 34 million subscribers.
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