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.
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 Xbox Digital Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2023 includes exciting announcements such as new games coming to Xbox Game Pass and the release of Octopath Traveler 2 in 2024.
The Xbox Digital Broadcast from Tokyo Game Show 2023 revealed a range of titles coming to the Game Pass subscription service, including Forza Motorsport, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Mineko's Night Market, and Yakuza franchise releases, among others.
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.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms that more Microsoft-published games from Japanese developers can be expected in the future, including potential JRPG projects, while also mentioning the progress of the highly-anticipated game from Hideo Kojima.
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.
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.
Next week, 19 new Xbox games will be released, including Forza Motorsport and Lords of the Fallen, providing a variety of gaming options for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC players.
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.
Lords of the Fallen (2023) will have a Day 1 patch for Xbox players, while PlayStation 5 and PC players will be able to enjoy the game as intended at launch.
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.
A total of 36 new Xbox games, including Sonic Superstars, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged, and Hellboy: Web of Wyrd, are set to release next week across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
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.
In November, Xbox Game Pass will be adding seven new games, including Thirsty Suitors, Football Manager 2024, Roboquest, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Dungeons 4, Coral Island, and Persona 5 Tactica.
Microsoft will host Xbox Partner Preview on October 25, featuring updates from third-party partners and independent developers, such as Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Remedy Entertainment, and Studio Wildcard, with over 20 minutes of trailers and new gameplay footage, as well as new information on upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles.
