About this episode

The episode discusses Microsoft's stance on subscriptions, recent Xbox layoffs, and the future of physical games with PlayStation's announcement.

Dirac Live Processor is the new name for the PC and Mac versions of the old Dirac Live Room Correction Suite, and along with the new name comes support for ART. Xbox announced major layoffs and the release of five studios. PlayStation announced that 2028 will bring the end of physical games, but they’re also […] The post AV Rant #999.9m: Microsoft Hates Subscriptions? appeared first on AV Rant .

People in this episode

Host: Tom Andry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, Xbox, PlayStation

Products: Dirac Live Processor, Dirac Live Room Correction Suite

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