Unity has backtracked on its plan to charge game developers fees for every game download, following backlash from the industry, although charges will still apply in certain scenarios such as downloading the same game on multiple devices or through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass.
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.
Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with a new budget-friendly version of Xbox Game Pass called Xbox Game Pass Core, which offers a smaller library of games for $10 a month starting September 14.
Xbox Game Pass is set to remove a number of games from its library at the end of September, including Weird West and Prodeus, while introducing Soulslike Lies of P as a day one addition.
Microsoft has announced that five new games, including Gotham Knights and Payday 3, will be coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in the next two weeks, while also confirming that eight games, such as Outriders and Weird West, will be leaving soon.
Microsoft estimates that it would cost around $300 million to secure Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on Xbox Game Pass, according to leaked internal documents, revealing the potential expenses and negotiations involved in acquiring games for the platform.
Microsoft underestimated the success of Baldur's Gate 3 and considered it a low-cost addition to Xbox Game Pass, despite its high player count and positive reviews.
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 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.
Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console ecosystem may include a crypto wallet feature, according to leaked internal documents, offering users various ways to spend money including in-game economies and a potential integration with existing crypto wallets.
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.
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 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 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.
Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, boosting its Xbox gaming console and multi-game subscription service, despite facing opposition from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
The Microsoft deal to acquire Activision Blizzard may have more potential for the future of cryptocurrency than the metaverse, despite initial emphasis on the metaverse in Microsoft's announcement, as leaked documents suggest plans to integrate crypto wallets into Xbox.
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.
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.
