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John Romero, co-founder of id Software and one of the creators of the legendary Doom game, expressed his support for Xbox Game Pass, calling it "Netflix for games" and emphasising its positive impact on the video game industry.
Microsoft reported a significant increase in the number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers in December 2024. This growth was driven by the successful releases of games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
During the recent Xbox Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden 4 was announced and, according to Fumihiko Yasuda, the idea of the studio's collaboration with Platinum Games was suggested by Phill Spencer.
According to Ampere analytics, in December 2024, Microsoft topped the ranking of video game publishers, earning $465 million from sales of its PC, PlayStation, and Xbox games.
New EU sanctions banning exports to Russia may include game consoles. This was announced by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
Two experienced studios have joined forces to create a cool shooter
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that the company has no plans to stop supporting the Xbox Series S console or release games exclusive to the Xbox Series X. He noted that the growing popularity of portable PCs and the expected release of Nintendo Switch 2 indicate a trend towards the development of games for devices with different specifications.
More news on Contraband and Clockwork Revolution coming soon
Coca-Cola has signed a deal with Xbox to launch a series of brightly coloured Xbox controllers with "the most popular flavours from the Fanta portfolio": orange, lemon, exotic fruit, fruit twist, grape and lemon with elderflower.
Probably one of the most exciting events of Xbox Developer Direct was Ninja Gaiden 4. The story centres on Yakumo, a newcomer who sets off to a devastated Tokyo to defeat the Dark Dragon. Ryu Hayabusa, a series regular, also makes an appearance, although his motives remain unclear.
The head of Xbox, Phill Spencer, confirmed Microsoft's desire to make more Xbox games available on other platforms. He emphasised that the company's goal is to expand the access of players to games and attract as many people as possible, regardless of the device of the gamer.
South of Midnight will be released on the 8th of April
The id Software studio is already planning the following projects
South of Midnight will be available immediately on Game Pass
A graphics card with hardware ray tracing support is required to run DOOM: The Dark Ages
