However, Microsoft is now switching up the formula with the release of Hi-Fi Rush.

There was also a surprise game that had not been revealed or discussed previously:Hi-Fi Rush.

I played the first hour last night, and I’m definitely having fun with it.

Hi-Fi Rush screenshot

Xbox Game Studios

The initial announcement usually happens months, if not years, before a game is available.

However, subscription services likeGame PassandPlayStation Plus Extraare changing that strategy.

The experiment seems to have been a success, at least from the outside.

Could this be the start of a new trend in gaming?

We’ll have to wait and see.