<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Raphael Colantonio, co-founder of Arcane Studios, criticizes Microsoft's Game Pass strategy as 'unsustainable' and harmful to the gaming industry's long-term health.</li><li>Colantonio argues that Game Pass has been damaging the industry for a decade and cannot coexist with other business models, suggesting it may either lead to the demise of competitors or require a significant change from Microsoft.</li><li>He expresses frustration with Microsoft's claim that Game Pass does not impact game sales and states that the math does not work for most publishers and developers, nor for Xbox once investments cease.</li><li>Colantonio's comments come after Microsoft's recent layoffs and Xbox studio cuts, with Phil Spencer emphasizing the need for Xbox to be a sustainable business.</li></ul>

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