Topic: game pass
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GameStop Defies Microsoft, Keeps Game Pass Ultimate at $19.99
GameStop is maintaining the $19.99 price for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, challenging Microsoft's 50% price increase and offering significant savings on one-month and three-month memberships. Microsoft's price hike accompanies service enhancements, including access to over 400 games, day-one releases...
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Xbox Game Pass Adds 45+ New Games: Hogwarts Legacy & More
Xbox Game Pass has expanded with over 45 new games, including Hogwarts Legacy and Diablo 4, while restructuring subscription tiers and increasing the Ultimate plan price from $19.99 to $29.99. The Ultimate tier now includes the Ubisoft+ Classics catalog, and the Premium tier offers new Xbox-publi...
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Xbox Game Pass Price Increase Precedes New Handheld Launch
Microsoft has restructured its Xbox Game Pass into three tiers—Essential ($9.99), Premium ($14.99), and Ultimate ($29.99)—each offering progressively larger game libraries and additional perks like day-one releases and bundled services. Xbox console prices are increasing, with the Series S rising...
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94 New Games Hit Game Pass Today: See the Full List
Microsoft has restructured Game Pass into three tiers—Essential, Premium, and Ultimate—adding 94 new games including major titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Diablo 4, and integrating Ubisoft+ Classics. The Premium tier offers over 200 games, includes first-party titles within a year of release, and...
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Xbox Boss: Game Pass Receiving Biggest Ever Investment This Year
Microsoft is making its largest-ever investment in Xbox Game Pass in 2024, focusing on expanding the library with diverse games and has signed first-time deals with over 50 developers. The service sees strong recurring interest from developers, with over 150 partners returning to include future p...
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Microsoft to Launch Free, Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming with Monthly Limits
Microsoft is developing a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that will not require a Game Pass subscription, allowing access on various devices with ads before sessions and potential playtime limits. This follows a price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99, justified by ex...
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Xbox 360 Era Begins: A New Age of Gaming
In 2018, Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass became highly popular by offering all first-party games on the service at launch, earning it the title of "the best deal in gaming." Recent price hikes have raised the premier tier to $29.99 per month, sparking backlash and potential cancellations, with many at...
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Xbox Game Pass Adds The Outer Worlds 2, PowerWash Simulator 2 & More
Xbox Game Pass is introducing a diverse lineup of new games with day-one availability, catering to various player preferences from tactical and simulation to sci-fi and survival genres. Key upcoming releases include *Commandos: Origins* and *Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024* available now, followe...
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Xbox Gamers Play More: The Surprising Reason Why
Xbox users, influenced by Xbox Game Pass, engage with a wider variety of games, averaging nearly six different titles in August 2025, compared to fewer on PS5 and Steam. Despite playing more games, Xbox users spend fewer total hours gaming on average than PS5 or Steam players, indicating a patter...
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Ex-Xbox VP: Game Pass Popularity Hurts Game Sales
Subscription gaming services like Game Pass may undermine game sales and developer sustainability by not adequately compensating creators for their content. Even successful games on these platforms can see reduced direct revenue, making studios vulnerable despite high player engagement. The model...
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Xbox Next-Gen Console Confirmed in Development by Microsoft
Microsoft has officially confirmed the development of next-generation Xbox hardware, countering rumors of an exit from the console market and reinforcing its partnership with AMD for custom silicon. A significant erosion of trust has occurred due to recent corporate actions, including a poorly co...
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Microsoft to Launch Free, Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft is developing a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, enabling users to stream games they own and access retro classics without a Game Pass subscription. The free version will feature session limits, such as one-hour play sessions with a monthly cap, and will include preroll ad...
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ROG Ally X Sells Out Amid Microsoft Gaming Strategy Backlash
The ASUS ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC sold out quickly after launch, offering strong performance for certain games but is hindered by its high price and several compromises, preventing it from being the ultimate mobile gaming device. Microsoft's Xbox division is struggling with lower console sal...
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Microsoft Denies Rumor of Xbox Next-Gen Hardware Cancellation
Microsoft has denied rumors of canceling next-generation Xbox hardware, confirming ongoing investment in first-party consoles and devices, including a partnership with AMD for custom silicon. Recent Xbox business changes include price increases for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and consoles, as well as...
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Xbox Ally Hints at Next-Gen First-Party Focus
Microsoft has confirmed the next Xbox will be a first-party product, dismissing rumors of exiting the hardware market and describing it as a premium, high-end experience. The next-generation Xbox is expected to launch around 2027-2028 and may function as a hybrid device, integrating Xbox software...
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Microsoft Forced to Deny Next Xbox Cancellation Rumors
Microsoft has officially denied rumors of canceling its next-generation Xbox console, reaffirming its commitment to developing future first-party hardware and its collaboration with AMD on custom silicon. Despite the denial, skepticism remains due to Microsoft's history of strategic pivots, and c...
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LG Puts Xbox in Your Car (But Adds Zoom Calls Too)
LG is integrating the Xbox app into select Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, enabling passengers to play games while parked using the webOS-based platform. Access requires an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, a Bluetooth controller, and internet, offering a portable gaming experience during...
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Stream Forza Horizon 5 to Your Car with Xbox
Microsoft is partnering with LG to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to internet-connected vehicles, aiming to integrate gaming into over 20 million cars by the end of the decade. The initiative initially targets electric vehicles with LG's webOS platform, though current availability is limited to certain ...
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Did You Pre-Order the ROG Ally Xbox?
For Xbox gamers, Windows-based handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally provide seamless access to Xbox Game Pass and Play Anywhere titles, unlike the Steam Deck which lacks native support. The Steam Deck's SteamOS is optimized for performance but sacrifices direct compatibility with the Xbox ecosystem, ...
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Custom Outer Worlds 2 Xbox Controllers Revealed
Microsoft has released two officially licensed Xbox controllers for *The Outer Worlds 2*, featuring game-themed designs and customization options through Xbox Design Lab, including aesthetic and functional upgrades like rubberized grips and metallic components. The controllers include a standard ...
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Xbox Gaming Coming to Cars via LG & Microsoft
Xbox Cloud Gaming is launching in cars with LG's Automotive Content Platform, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to play cloud games directly from their vehicle's display. The integration uses LG's webOS platform, enabling users to easily switch between gaming, streaming services, and o...
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Upgrade: What's New & Improved
Nvidia's RTX 5080 GeForce Now tier demonstrates impressive cloud gaming performance with minimal latency at 5K, highlighting the current limitations of Xbox Cloud Gaming, which maxes out at 1080p and 60fps with compression issues. Xbox Cloud Gaming is set for upgrades, including a new 1440p strea...
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Next Xbox to be a "very premium" high-end console, says Sarah Bond
Xbox President Sarah Bond hinted at a next-generation console being a "very premium, very high-end curated experience," suggesting a shift away from budget-friendly options like the Xbox Series S. This strategic pivot towards premium hardware comes amid player concerns over rising Game Pass price...
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October Prime Day 2025: Every Xbox Game on Sale
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price increase has prompted players to reconsider spending, but Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days offers significant relief with major discounts on Xbox games. Notable deals include *Sid Meier’s Civilization 7* at 81% off for $13.25 and *Metaphor: ReFantazio*, a top 2024 RPG,...
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Jump Into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta - Multiplayer & Zombies
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta runs from October 5-8, featuring new multiplayer maps and, for the first time in a beta, a Zombies Survival mode on the Vandorn Fam map starting October 3. Players can progress through 30 beta levels to unlock exclusive rewards that carry over to the full g...
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Xbox Showcase 2025: All the Biggest Reveals & Trailers
Microsoft’s Xbox Showcase 2025 revealed a major lineup of upcoming games, including "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7", Grounded 2, and Ninja Gaiden 4, alongside surprises like a 3D Super Meat Boy installment. The event introduced the Xbox Ally, a rumored handheld gaming device designe...
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The Outer Worlds 2 Plushie: Cuddly Companion or Deadly Threat?
Microsoft and Obsidian Entertainment have introduced the Moon Man Couch-Panion, a satirical three-foot plush figure that serves as both a collectible and functional companion for gamers. The Couch-Panion features quirky elements like a popcorn bucket holder, stress-ball hands, and straps for hold...
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Pokemon Studio Reveals Post-Apocalyptic Game Beast of Reincarnation
Game Freak announced "Beast of Reincarnation", a dystopian action-RPG launching in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, marking a departure from their usual Pokémon titles. The game follows "Emma", a warrior in 4026 Japan battling grotesque monsters and mechanized foes with samurai co...
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Target, Walmart Confirm Xbox Products Are Staying
Microsoft has officially denied rumors that Target and Walmart are phasing out Xbox products, confirming both retailers remain committed partners for Xbox hardware, games, and accessories. Investigations and employee statements from both Target and Walmart contradicted the claims, with stock chec...
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You Don't Need Skill to Love Ninja Gaiden 4 - Here's Why
Ninja Gaiden 4 is designed to be accessible to a broader audience, offering flexible gameplay that accommodates both casual players and those seeking deep, skill-based challenges without requiring mastery of complex mechanics. Developed by Platinum Games, the title emphasizes fluid, expressive co...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launches Next Month on Amazon
The Amazon-exclusive Mirror Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches on November 27 for $60, including a physical copy, steelbook case, collectible cards, and new artwork, while GameStop's Lumiere Edition for PS5 arrives on November 11 with additional bonuses. The game has achieved critica...
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Sam's Club Joins Costco in Xbox Console Clearance Sale
Sam's Club has joined Costco in offering deep clearance discounts on Xbox Series X and S consoles, requiring membership for access and mirroring a coordinated inventory reduction strategy. The Xbox Series S is available for $179 and the Series X for $279, representing significant price cuts from ...
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No Man's Sky: Breach - Spooky Free Update Lands Now
The free "Breach" update for No Man's Sky introduces a narrative centered on salvaging the lost Fireship Arcadia, offering new ship-building components and exclusive modules for corvette customization. It expands deep-space exploration with eerie, forsaken areas where players can salvage derelict...
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