Microsoft spends up to 50 million for Game Pass titles

Xbox Game Pass is a pretty sweet deal for gamers, especially if you don't want to buy a console or gaming PC. The subscription library is basically the easiest way to get access to a huge amount of titles for a fairly low monthly charge, Netflix-style, and streaming options make them accessible on devices from a laptop to a VR headset. But how much is Microsoft spending on those games? The company has spent upwards of one hundred billion dollars over the last few years, gobbling up developers and publishers across the industry, most notably Activision-Blizzard, Bethesda, and Minecraft maker Mojang. All of those purchases bolster the game and streaming catalog of Game Pass. Those require content deals with other companies before they appear on Game Pass, again, very much like TV shows or movies that pop up on streaming services.