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https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1680733391464071169

@Wario64: Xbox Live Gold will apparently transition to Xbox Game Pass Core on Sept 1st

-includes online multiplayer and various benefits -same price as XBLG -Existing XBLG subscribers will convert to Core -includes 25 Game Pass titles -GWG offers will end

cafe.naver.com/xboxinfo/100598

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[–] [email protected] -3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

They're doing wonders for PC gaming in terms of getting you to consume more of their product. It's okay to enjoy that, it's also recommended to stay aware of the fact that businesses primarily care about making money. I assume that you're capable of doing both.

Steam allows DRM-free games, but does nothing to incentivize them. You cannot download games without their proprietary client, and some games still have DRM on Steam while being DRM-free elsewhere: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_City