Microsoft's Q2 earnings call revealed that Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny (the game's actual title, not "The Great Circle") has attracted 4 million players. This success stands out amidst a relatively unremarkable performance from Microsoft's gaming division. The game, developed by MachineGames, has received widespread critical praise and awards, making its player count particularly impressive, especially considering the lack of pre-release hype surrounding a modern AAA Indiana Jones title.
Our own review lauded the game as an "irresistible and immersive global treasure hunt," further highlighting its Game of the Year and Best Xbox Game nominations. [Link to review would go here]
Other positive Xbox news includes a 30% growth in Game Pass PC subscriptions last quarter, setting a new revenue record. Cloud gaming also saw a significant increase, with 140 million hours streamed. These factors contributed to a 2% growth in Xbox content and services revenue.
However, challenges remain. Despite exceeding expectations, overall gaming revenue decreased by 7%, and Xbox hardware revenue fell by 29%.
In summary, while Microsoft needs to bolster its console and hardware sales, its ongoing investment in Game Pass is proving fruitful. The strong PC Game Pass growth is likely fueled by recent major releases like Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (assuming "Black Ops 6" refers to this title), and Microsoft Flight Simulator, all available on Game Pass day one for Ultimate subscribers.
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