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
Microsoft survey suggests Game Pass could be getting a new ad-supported tier
If that pans out, Game Pass could be cheaper at €3 a month for online multiplayer
Sony and Microsoft spend millions every month with no direct return to keep gaming subscribers happy
Your 'free' games aren't free
Xbox boss reveals prototype of 'Keystone' Game Pass streaming device
Phil Spencer probably did it intentionally
Microsoft PC Game Pass now shows game lengths based on different playstyles
From only the main story to 100% completionist
Microsoft confirms Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan, reveals pricing
The new plan is live in Ireland and Colombia