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Former Bethesda and Xbox Leaders Critique Game Pass

In the wake of Microsoft Gaming's acquisition of Bethesda, Pete Hines, former Bethesda leader, expresses his concerns about the shift towards subscription-based services and the impact on creator value, a concern echoed by industry veterans Shawn Layden and Shannon Loftis.

Ahmed Hassan · 1 min read

Formed Bethesda Chief Pete Hines Departs Post-Acquisition, Game Pass Inclusion Under Scrutiny

Pete Hines, who led Bethesda for 24 years, departed from the company in 2023, following Microsoft Gaming's acquisition of Bethesda and the subsequent addition of its games to the Game Pass service.

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