Xbox Game Pass Latest News: ‘Netflix for Gamers’ & How Microsoft Plans For Its Latest Service To Grow; Several Titles Confirmed

It looks like Xbox is taking entertainment to a higher plane as it brings services to its users in a way consoles has never done before. Just after immersing loyal gamers with its exclusive titles and play systems, the company will be introducing a Netflix-like subscription program called Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox big boss Phil Spencer shared more details with Gamespot on the Xbox Game Pass. Appearing on Major Nelson's podcast, Spencer said that the team has been working on the Game Pass concept for quite some time already. In fact, the company has been developing the model for the past two to three years.

When asked about the Xbox Game Pass's $10 per month pricing, he said that this is a fair price. For that amount, a subscriber would gain access to a catalogue of over 100 games. Although just like Netflix, some games could come and go from the collection based on what publishers want. Spencer assures subscribers that they can sign up with confidence that their details are secure.

When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Game Pass, it promised that for $10 a month, a subscriber would get to play over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles through backwards compatibility. This they can do for as long as the title is in their library. The catalog will be refreshed on a monthly basis depending on how publishers want it.

Microsoft has not yet announced the full line-up of games for Xbox Game Pass, although a handful has already been confirmed. Some titles that will be part of the launch are"Fable III," "Halo 5: Guardians," "Mad Max," "NBA 2K16," "Payday 2," Gears of War: Ultimate Edition," "Lego Batman," "Soul Calibur II" and "Tekken Tag Tournament."

Xbox Game Pass has been labeled by a Twitter user as a "Netflix for games." This is a pioneering service offered by a console and could be a means to browse through titles without actually buying them first. This practice alone could usher in a whole new wave of gaming experiences around an increasingly digital industry.

Phil Spencer also said that the Xbox Game Pass could someday grow to become a service that would periodically release games. He adds that this could be a program where one could appreciate a game firsthand and see the platform as a way to get titles distributed. This is actually good news especially for the game developers that are not linked with major production houses. Netflix has proven this model to be effective to TV shows and movies. This will be proven, as well, for the gaming sphere soon.