Xbox Game Pass Boosts Gaming Revenue in Q3 FY25

Alright, so picture this: Microsoft just dropped their FY23 Q3 financial report—like, talk about timing, right? Anyway, so they’re all “Hey, guess what? Gaming’s up by 5% compared to last year!” And I’m here scratching my head wondering if they’re secretly running on gamer fuel or something.

Xbox stuff specifically—content and whatever services they’ve got—popped up by 8%. Why? Well, they’re saying thanks to Call of Duty and Minecraft, bless their pixelated hearts. And oh, don’t forget about that Xbox Game Pass thing. Seriously, that thing’s like a bottomless pit of games. Now, meanwhile, Xbox hardware? It kind of drooped down a bit—6% less. Ouch, but maybe not?

Oh! The earlier quarter? They rolled out Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Not gonna lie, it’s like the gift that keeps on giving—or taking—because of all those microtransactions. Parents’ wallets must be crying out there.

Oh, and speaking of games (because why not?), Avowed just launched. It’s from Obsidian Entertainment—those genius folks behind Pillars of Eternity. It’s set in Eora—a land where I guess magic and chaos are norm-core, or whatever. Honestly, I can’t help but think if the trees whisper secrets that drive adventurers mad or something. Wild, right?

Anyway, gotta wonder what’s next. Developments unfolding as we speak—like watching a livestream but, you know, slower. Let’s just wait and see what kinda crazy stuff Microsoft pulls off next.