Who is going to be able to compete with Xbox Game Pass?
'You have a choice, you can pick Microsoft or Disney. More options would only confuse you'
Not to mention the potential platform abuses whereby MS can now gate their property behind Windows and Xbox.
And I’m not even that creative. Surely MS will get a return on their $70,000,000,000 investment whether it’s better for the gaming economy and consumers, or not.
Given that nearly every popular $60 game now has microtransactions, loot boxes, (paid) season passes, and maybe even (paid) DLC, there's absolutely no reason for the price increase. They're already making buckets of cash (and turning a profit) at the "just $60" price point.
Breaking it up just means you end up with a worst product for the consumer and a higher expense.
Whether or not it's legal, it should not be celebrated.
How many indie games are there for Xbox?