Main topic: Announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and potential release on Xbox Game Pass.
Key points:
1. Activision confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III as this year's entry in the series.
2. The game is set to release on November 10th for PC and consoles.
3. There are indications that players will be able to carry over items from the previous game, Modern Warfare II, to Modern Warfare III. Additionally, Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard may result in the game being available on Xbox Game Pass on its release day.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to trying out several day-one releases in September, including the highly anticipated Starfield, which offers an ambitious game with impressive scale and solid gunplay, but is held back by archaic elements and shallow RPG mechanics.
Microsoft has announced an Xbox Digital Broadcast for Tokyo Game Show, featuring updates on Xbox and Bethesda games, showcasing games from creators in Japan and Asia, and announcing new games coming to Game Pass.
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Mastercard, allowing users to earn points on purchases for games in the Microsoft Store, with the card set to launch exclusively for Xbox Insider Program members in the US on September 21.
The full list of 36 games for Xbox Live Gold's replacement, Game Pass Core, has been revealed, including titles such as Stardew Valley, Vampire Survivors, Among Us, Firewatch, and Dead Cells, making it a worthwhile and enticing option for gamers.
Xbox Game Pass Core, the successor to Games with Gold, will be launched on September 14th and will offer 36 titles, including popular games like Gears 5, Fallout 4, and Halo 5.
Nine Xbox Game Pass games are leaving the subscription service, including notable titles like Sid Meier's Civilization 6 and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, with no indication of when or if they will return.
Eight games, including Outriders, Weird West, and Prodeus, are set to leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass at the end of September, according to an announcement by Microsoft.
The leaked Xbox documents reveal that Microsoft may pay upwards of $300 million to secure games for Game Pass, shedding light on the significant financial impact of subscription services in the gaming industry.
The next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass includes Lies of P, Party Animals, Payday 3, Cocoon, Gotham Knights, and The Lamplighter's League, while seven games will be leaving the service by September 30.
Microsoft's court document leak revealed plans for new consoles, a new controller, and a list of game projects, with Xbox chief Phil Spencer stating that Nintendo could be Microsoft's best bet for consumer relevance in gaming.
Microsoft's leaked documents reveal discussions of the company considering acquisitions of Nintendo, Valve, and Warner Bros. Games, as well as potential remasters of Bethesda's Oblivion and Fallout 3, and the majority of Xbox gamers using the lower-powered Series S console.
Co-op heisting FPS Payday 3 launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC today, joining Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass libraries.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer's analysis of the challenges faced by AAA video game publishers in the age of subscription platforms like Xbox Game Pass highlights the declining dominance of big publishers, their dependency on established franchises, and the need for new paradigms in the industry.
Activision's Call of Duty franchise is expected to arrive on Xbox Game Pass soon, as a leaked message on the Xbox store suggests its imminent arrival.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to add crypto wallet support to its next Xbox, potentially opening up the market for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ethereum, BNB, and XRP to billions of users.
Microsoft has announced that six games, including Eville and Trek to Yomi, will be leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on October 15th.
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2023, including Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Forza Motorsport, Like A Dragon: Ishin!, and more.
In October, Xbox Game Pass will be adding new games such as Gotham Knights and Forza Motorsport, while removing titles including Trek to Yomi and Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, with subscribers having the option to purchase these games at a 20% discount.
Warner Bros Montreal's Gotham Knights, a superhero action-RPG with an underwhelming execution and generic open world mechanics, is released on Game Pass today.
Microsoft is expected to complete its $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard next week, pending final approval from the UK, allowing for the potential integration of Activision Blizzard games onto the Xbox Game Pass platform.
Lords of the Fallen (2023) will not be coming to Xbox Game Pass, as confirmed by CI Games.
Activision Blizzard expects to start bringing their games to Xbox Game Pass next year, following the anticipated completion of Microsoft's acquisition of the company. However, titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Diablo IV will not be included in Game Pass this year.
Activision Blizzard expects their games to be available on Microsoft's Game Pass next year once the Microsoft deal is finalized.
Activision Blizzard has announced that it will begin adding games to Xbox Game Pass next year once its deal with Microsoft is finalized, although popular titles like Modern Warfare III and Diablo IV will not be included in 2023.
You can still avoid the Xbox Game Pass price hike by purchasing discounted Game Pass codes from retailers like Amazon during Prime Day, saving a substantial amount of money on your subscription for the next three years.
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Series S Starter Bundle, which includes a console, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, and a wireless controller, aiming to boost sales during the holiday season.
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Series S bundle for the holiday season, offering the console and three months of Game Pass Ultimate for $299, making it a great deal for gamers in 2023.
Five games, including Persona 5 Royal, will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on October 31st, while seven new games are set to join the service in the coming weeks.
Xbox Game Pass is adding new games like Like A Dragon: Ishin!, F1 Manager 2023, Cities: Skylines 2, Dead Space, Mineko's Night Market, Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, and Jusant, while Gunfire Reborn, Kill It With Fire, Persona 5 Royal, Signalis, and Solasta Crown of the Magister will be leaving the service.
The Xbox Game Pass lineup for October includes the Dead Space remake, Yakuza spinoff Like A Dragon: Ishin!, and several other games, while Activision Blizzard games are not expected to arrive on Game Pass until 2024.
Xbox chief Phil Spencer confirms that Activision Blizzard games will not be coming to Xbox Game Pass until 2024 due to regulatory processes and integration work.
Xbox fans will have to wait until 2024 for any Activision Blizzard King (ABK) games to appear on Xbox Game Pass, as Microsoft needs time to work on integrating ABK games following the recent acquisition.
Xbox Game Pass announces a lineup of new games for the second half of October, including Dead Space and Cities: Skylines 2, while also revealing the departure of Persona 5 Royale and other titles at the end of the month.
