Streaming Into the Void - October 5, 2025 - Microsoft Turns Xbox Game Pass Into a Game Streaming Juggernaut

This week, Microsoft dramatically increases the price on their Xbox Game Pass subscription service and moves to assert their dominance in gaming.

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Show Notes

Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans

Game Pass Ad Tier Could Come Next, Expert Says - GameSpot

Major Retailer Seemingly Clearing Out Xbox Series Stock In Certain Regions Right Now

ESPN And Fox One Bundle Officially Launches, Reuniting Former Venu Sports Teammates

Fubo Shareholders Approve Merger With Hulu + Live TV

CNN Live News Stream Being Pulled From HBO Max As Network Prepares To Launch New Streaming Channels

'Taylor Swift: Release Party of a Showgirl' Box Office: $30M-$32M Opening

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Breaks Another Netflix Record With 15 Straight Weeks on Top 10

Nicole Wallace Signs Exclusive Talent Deal With Amazon MGM Studios & Announces ‘Postcards From Italy’ Series

‘Ballard’ Renewed For Season 2 By Prime Video – The Dish

‘Peaky Blinders’ Sequel Series Gets Two-Season Order at Netflix, Cillian Murphy Executive Producing

Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson to Embark on a Road Trip Documentary Series for Netflix

‘Monopoly’: Trio Of Producers Pass Go In Contest To Make Netflix Game Show Based On Board Game

‘Mid-Century Modern’ Canceled After Single Season at Hulu

Greg Berlanti Gets ‘Stillwater’ Series Order At Amazon, Sets ‘Foster Dade’ At Hulu & Eyes Max Series In Return To TV Writing

‘Afterlife With Archie’ Series Based On Comic In Works At Disney+ From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Berlanti Prods. With Big Commitment

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