Summary:
- Microsoft has announced a price increase for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, raising the price from $9.99 to $10.99 per month for the standard plan and from $14.99 to $15.99 per month for the Ultimate plan.
- The price increase comes as Microsoft reports strong growth in Xbox console sales, with the company stating that Xbox Series X|S consoles are the fastest-selling Xbox devices ever.
- The article also discusses Microsoft's ongoing acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which is currently under regulatory review, and the potential impact of this acquisition on the gaming industry.