Game Pass to receive another price hike as Microsoft reboots console offerings
Standard console tier loses new-release games and rises to $14.99
Game Pass ads infiltrating in the Windows 11 Settings app is just too much
But only real gamers will see them
Microsoft partners with Amazon to bring Game Pass cloud gaming to Fire TV Sticks
Console gaming without the console arrives in July
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 feature showcase outlines ray tracing, on-foot gameplay, and more
A more detailed world, smaller storage requirements, same minimum system requirements
Nvidia app update adds warranty-safe, 1-click GPU overclocking and improved gameplay recording
In a nutshell: Nvidia is rolling out a new beta version of its app tomorrow that should appeal to those who like to overclock their GPUs – without worrying about voiding the warranty – and record their gameplay. The company is also giving away rewards to users, including three months of free Game Pass for PC access.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to launch on Game Pass from day one
Something to look forward to: When Microsoft announced that its June 9 Xbox showcase would be followed by a separate presentation for an unnamed game, no one doubted it was Call of Duty. Since Activision started to unveil teaser trailers, Microsoft has now confirmed the game's title and plans to release it simultaneously at retail and on Game Pass.
Microsoft plans to make the next Call of Duty a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass
Boldest move yet since the Activision Blizzard acquisition
Indie developers say the Game Pass and Epic Games Store gravy train is over
Comments come via Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon developers
Don't update Minecraft through the Xbox app for now, it could erase your worlds
PSA: Minecraft players on Windows should avoid downloading the March 2024 update through the Xbox app. Doing so could lead to loss of data. Until a permanent fix arises, Microsoft has a workaround for safely patching the world's most popular game.
Xbox still has plans for day-one Activision Blizzard titles on Game Pass
"Our strategy does not hinge on people moving all-digital"
What just happened? Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking about the future of the brand, revealing two interesting bits of information: Xbox still intends for day one Activision Blizzard games to appear on Game Pass, which could include this year's Call of Duty; and it will continue to support physical games – for now.
Many game developers are not embracing a subscription future, unless you ask Ubisoft or Microsoft, of course
Baldur's Gate 3 developer expresses concern over a subscription-dominated future
Activision apocalypse: Sony forecasts $1.5 billion loss by 2027 after Microsoft merger
Sony indirectly admits to resting on its laurels, "our pillars are already dated and behind the competition"
Microsoft has no plans to bring Game Pass to Sony or Nintendo consoles as previously thought
Phil Spencer clarifies Microsoft's earlier comments about subscriptions
Microsoft wants its subscriptions everywhere, including PlayStation and Nintendo hardware
Microsoft has taboo dreams of offering Game Pass on rival platforms
Nvidia is bundling 3 months of Game Pass and GeForce Now with RTX 4000 GPUs until early January
Claim the streaming service of your preference or try them both
Activision Blizzard expects its newer titles, including Diablo 4, to land on Game Pass in 2024
Assuming the Microsoft deal completes
Microsoft might have considered leaving the gaming market if Game Pass didn't succeed
Possibly another attempt at self-deprecation as it tries to buy Activision Blizzard for $69 billion
Xbox Live Gold becomes Game Pass Core in September, same price with 25 games
PC Game Pass is better if you aren't worried about online console multiplayer
Microsoft revives $1 Game Pass deal for new subscribers
Get the first month of Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass for $1
Microsoft explored buying Sega, Bungie, Niantic, and IO Interactive, wanted to "spend Sony out of business"
Zynga and Supergiant Games were also targets
Price hikes coming to Xbox Series X and Game Pass
Series X price won't change in the US, while Series S and PC Game Pass pricing remains unchanged globally
Microsoft is bringing PC Game Pass integration to GeForce Now cloud gaming
Nvidia's streaming service will soon become a lot more appealing
PC-exclusive games could be headed to Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft makes another cloud gaming partnership and brings PC Game Pass to 40 new countries
PC Game Pass comes to 40 more countries in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East
New countries include Algeria, Bolivia, Cyprus, Egypt, Iceland, Qatar, Ukraine, and more