Oh no! 😱 The sky is falling! 🐔 Former PlayStation bigwig Shuhei Yoshida, the oracle of gaming doom, has emerged from his PlayStation-shaped cave to warn us all about the impending dangers of Xbox Game Pass. Apparently, it’s not just a good deal; it’s a nefarious plot to control the very fabric of game development! 😈
In a recent interview, our hero Shuhei, the ex-PlayStation Boss, blessed us with his infinite wisdom on all things gaming. Back in the ancient times of March 2025, he even enlightened us on why AA JAPAN Studio bit the dust 💀. But now, he’s tackling the REAL issues, like how Xbox Game Pass is basically the gaming equivalent of the Death Star 💥. He bravely calls these subscription services “really dangerous,” probably while stroking a fluffy white cat 🐈⬛ and plotting how to save us all.
Shuhei, in his infinite wisdom, explains that if the only way to play games is through subscriptions, it’s “really dangerous.” Because, you know, choice is a terrible thing! 🤔 He fears that the overlords of subscription services will dictate what games get made, stifling creativity and ushering in a dystopian future where all games are the same 🤖. It’s like he thinks Phil Spencer is going to personally veto any game that isn’t a gritty reboot of *Banjo-Kazooie* 🐻.
He goes on to say that it’ll be harder for smaller developers to stand out. Oh no, not the indie devs! 🥺 How will they ever compete with the likes of *Forza* and *Halo*? It’s not like Game Pass gives them a platform to reach millions of players or anything… 🙄 And of course, he had to throw in that Sony’s approach to subscriptions is “healthier.” Because paying $70 for a single game is totally better than getting access to hundreds for a monthly fee! 🤪
Shuhei also whines that offering first-party titles on Game Pass day one was a “misstep.” Because who wants to play new games without paying an arm and a leg? 💸 He does begrudgingly admit that Xbox has done well with backward compatibility, but that’s probably just a ploy to lull us into a false sense of security before they unleash their subscription-based tyranny! 😈
And to add insult to injury, games like *Ninja Gaiden 4* are already signing up for Game Pass day one! ⚔️ It’s like they’re not even trying to hide their evil plans anymore! 🤯
So there you have it, folks. Xbox Game Pass: not just a great value, but a clear and present danger to the gaming industry. Shuhei Yoshida has spoken! Now go back to buying your games individually for full price like a good little consumer. 😇
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