Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Approves the “Gritty Pinocchio Setting” Game as a “Great Addition to Game Pass”

Published 10/18/2023, 9:31 AM EDT

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The Xbox Game Pass is among the most-subscribed cloud gaming services in the world. Microsoft holds the service in high regard and considers it to be a pivotal aspect for the brand to continue operating in the gaming industry. With that, CEO Phil Spencer also speculates the Game Pass to generate incredible revenue for the company by 2030.  In a recent interview, Xbox boss Spencer cited Lies of P as a game he’s currently enjoying and considers to be a great addition to the Game Pass.

The Xbox Game Pass is currently on a roll and is expanding its catalog significantly. After the Microsoft Activision deal, the future of the Xbox Game Pass is the center of a lot of speculation. Along with that Neowiz Games’ Lies of P has just attained the coveted 1 million sold copies milestone. Now, the Souls-like game has received approval from the Xbox boss in a recent interview.

Xbox boss considers Lies of P as a “great addition” to the Xbox Game Pass

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Lies of P is an action RPG that has been a hit among fans of Souls-like games. The game’s unique environment design and immersive combat mode have made a significant impact on the community’s impressions. While the game is already available on the Xbox Game Pass, it has been recently learned that Lies of P has sold over 1 million physical copies around the globe. This impressive feat has fans looking forward to more materials being announced for the game. In a recent interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer mentioned the game as one of the games he’s hooked on currently.

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Phil Spencer made an appearance on a recent episode of the official Xbox Podcast where he talked about the future direction of Xbox and Microsoft after the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. Spencer also talked about how the Game Pass is the focal point of the strategic steps of the company right now. During the episode, Spencer talked about Lies of P and how it reminds of a “gritty Pinocchio” setting.

Read more: “Still Can’t Believe This Is an Indie Game”- Despite Being on Xbox Game Pass, Lies of P Crosses the 1 Million Copies Sold Mark

Spencer said the team behind Lies of P did an “amazing job“, considering this particular genre has a high standard. Spencer mentioned that the game is an incredible addition to the Game Pass and increases the cloud service’s value significantly.

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Lies of P makes an impressive impact

Souls-like games have their own separate fan base. This niche genre is defined by complex gameplay and overpowered bosses who would test your mettle. However, despite being an indie game, Lies of P has managed to design a game that has blown away the fans with its impressive gameplay. The combat is rewarding, the weapons slick and the bosses intimidating. Since its release, the game has also performed well on the Xbox Game Pass.

With the game being able to attain a coveted milestone as an indie game, fans wait for more content to arrive for Lies of P in the coming days.

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Tell us how you’re enjoying Lies of P so far and your favorite games to play from the Xbox Game Pass in the comments.

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