"Insider Leak Reveals Game-Changing Xbox Game Pass Deals"

A recent leak has provided insights into Microsoft's plans for Xbox Game Pass, revealing that major publishers demand between $100 million and $300 million to bring their games to the service. The leaked documents also shed light on Microsoft's projections for playtime and player engagement, helping determine the value of pursuing these deals. Notable games mentioned include "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" and "Mortal Kombat Next," which were considered crown jewels by their respective publishers and thus not pursued. The leak also revealed that Microsoft was prepared to bring "Baldur's Gate 3" to Game Pass for $5 million, a decision that has likely proven to be highly profitable given the game's success.