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Polygon
1 week ago
Video games

Diablo 4 joined by The Quarry, MLB The Show 24, and more on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass adding new titles including Activision Blizzard game
MLB The Show 24 introduces women players for the first time
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Diablo 4 coming to Xbox Game Pass in March

Diablo 4 will be the first new Activision Blizzard title to join Xbox Game Pass on March 28.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard allows them to slowly roll out games on Game Pass to keep the service's offerings fresh.
Engadget
1 month ago
Video games

Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard title on Xbox Game Pass

Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass on March 28.
Microsoft plans to offer more Activision Blizzard titles in Game Pass, both new releases and classic games.
The Verge
1 month ago
Video games

Diablo IV is coming to Xbox Game Pass in March

Diablo IV will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting March 28th.
Microsoft promises more Activision Blizzard games to come on Game Pass.
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Kotaku
1 week ago
Video games

March's Xbox Game Pass Offerings Are Looking Mighty Fine

A variety of new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March and April.
Evil West game highly recommended for its action and thrill.
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass adds open world adventure title for March 2024

Xbox Game Pass adds Lightyear Frontier in early access mode combining farming sim with mech elements.
Players start by setting up camp in The Meadows to build, farm, and manage resources near water.
Kotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

Game Pass, Like Network TV, Is Using Sports To Help Keep The Numbers Up

Microsoft adds NBA 2K24 to Xbox Game Pass.
Networks rely on sports to maintain viewership.
GameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

New Xbox Game Pass Title Sleight Of Hand Is A Noir, Stealth-Focused Deck Builder

Sleight of Hand is a third-person stealth game with a noir setting and focus on deck building.
Players use special playing cards with limited uses to navigate stealth levels and take down enemies.
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Video games

7 new titles confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in March

New headline titles added to Xbox Game Pass in March 2024 include Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun, SpongeBob SquarePants, and MLB The Show 24.
Xbox Game Pass brings a diverse range of genres to players with seven new games in the first wave, hinting at more additions to come.
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

Control returns to Game Pass, better than before

Game Pass subscribers can play Control Ultimate Edition with two expansions in March.
Upcoming games on Game Pass in early March include Lightyear Frontier and MLB The Show 24.
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Kotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

One Of 2023's Best Shooters Is Now On Game Pass

Warhammer 40K: Boltgun now available on Xbox Game Pass, a fast-paced FPS worth checking out.
Upcoming games on Xbox Game Pass include PAW Patrol World and SpongeBob Square: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated.
GameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass Expands In March With Control And SpongeBob

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and PAW Patrol World are among the Xbox Game Pass titles for March.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated, Control, and No More Heroes 3 are other notable additions this month.
GameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass Dropping These Three Games Soon

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a notable RPG leaving Xbox Game Pass on March 16.
Other games being removed include Shredders and Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Dead Island 2 Appears On Game Pass Without Warning

Dead Island 2 available on Xbox Game Pass now with no announcement
Sequel involves zombie-plagued Los Angeles and unique gameplay physics.
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Dead Island 2 Surprise-Launches On Game Pass

Dead Island 2 unexpectedly added to Xbox Game Pass without prior announcement from Microsoft.
Game Pass library known for adding titles suddenly, like Dead Island 2.
VG247
1 month ago
Video games

Surprise, Dead Island 2 has quietly landed on Xbox Game Pass

Dead Island 2 silently added to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft announced four games for multi-platform plans
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

February's Xbox Game Pass Offerings End Month With A Bang

A variety of genres in Microsoft's final February Xbox Game Pass games.
Selection includes RPGs, open-world adventures, sports simulators.
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Next Xbox Game Pass Releases Announced, And There's A Lot Of Games Coming

New games added to Xbox Game Pass library including Tales of Arise and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Game Pass February additions include a mix of genres across console, cloud, and PC.
www.gamespot.com
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass Loses These Two Games Very Soon

Only two titles, Madden NFL 22 and Soul Hackers 2, are leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on February 29
Microsoft is offering a 20% discount for Game Pass subscribers who want to continue playing the removed games
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Video games

Remaining February Xbox Game Pass line-up announced

Xbox Game Pass announces new titles including Bluey: The Videogame and Madden NFL 24.
Popular games like Return to Grace and Tales of Arise available on cloud, console, and PC.
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox Series S Just Got A Massive Discount At Target

The Xbox Series S is on sale for $219.99 at Target, $80 off its regular price.
The bundle includes a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass, giving access to a wide library of games.
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Diablo 4 Coming To Game Pass On March 28

Diablo IV is coming to Xbox Game Pass, marking the first Activision Blizzard title on the subscription service.
Microsoft confirmed four Xbox games heading to rival platforms in their multiplatform release strategy.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Games

Microsoft signs another Call of Duty deal in bid to impress regulators

Microsoft announced Tuesday that it has signed a 10-year deal to bring its Xbox PC games to little-known Ukraine-based streaming platform Boosteroid.The move is being positioned in part to "mak[e] even more clear to regulators that our acquisition of Activision Blizzard will make Call of Duty available on far more devices than before," as Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said in a statement.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Turtle Beach Atom Controller's ingenious split two-piece design takes mobile gaming on Android to new level - Yanko Design

There is a reason why Backbone controller rides at the pinnacle of the mobile gaming industry.It is not just the ability to turn a phone into a PlayStation portable to play compatible titles.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Tech industry

Steam Deck Review: A Game Console for the Quintessential Gamer

It's the $400 Steam Deck, a console as utilitarian as it sounds.The hand-held device, a slab of bulky black plastic with a built-in game controller, has the guts of a supercomputer and a touch screen.
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As someone who grew up with consoles all the way back to the Atari, I decided to give the Steam Deck a try.The verdict: This is the console I recommend for serious gamers who don't mind doing some tinkering to enjoy games new and old.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | PlayStation Plus will make an impressive debut with room to improve

On Monday, PlayStation announced the first batch of games available to subscribers of its upcoming revamped online service.
Game Informer
1 year ago
Video games

Sony's Revamped PlayStation Plus Is Shaping Up, But Does It Have To Be This Confusing?

This morning, PlayStation revealed a new look at the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and classic games lineup and it has me quite excited.
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass hits 34M subscribers amid expansion to PS5 and Switch

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service has reached 34 million subscribers, a 36% increase from two years ago.
Despite the growth, Microsoft has observed a slowdown in new subscriptions on consoles, but the PC segment has seen 'incredible growth.'
The Verge
1 month ago
Video games

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service grows to 34 million subscribers

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service now has 34 million subscribers, up 36 percent from over two years ago.
The growth of Xbox Game Pass on consoles has slowed down, but there is still strong growth on PC.
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Video games

More big hitters coming to Xbox Game Pass in February

Madden 24 and Resident Evil 3 are among the new games being added to Xbox Game Pass.
PlateUp, a cozy cooking game, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night are also joining the lineup.
Engadget
1 month ago
Video games

Final Fantasy 14 will require two subscriptions on Xbox

Final Fantasy 14 is coming to Xbox Series X/S consoles, but requires an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
The game will be free to download, but players will still need to pay a monthly fee to play.
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Video games

Palworld hype train rolls on, game is now 'biggest third-party launch' on Xbox Game Pass ever

Palworld has become a massive hit, selling 12 million copies on Steam and receiving 7 million players on Xbox platforms.
It has been crowned the biggest third-party launch in the history of Xbox Game Pass, with 19 million players across both Steam and Xbox.
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Palword is now number 1 on the Xbox charts

Palworld has become the biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch in history with over 7 million players and nearly 3 million active daily users.
The game has surpassed Fortnite as the most popular game on Xbox according to True Achievements.
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass: New games for February 2024

Xbox Game Pass is adding 35 new games in February, with three games specifically highlighted.
Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass get access to a diverse library of AAA and indie titles on Xbox consoles, PCs, and compatible devices.
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Game Pass Won't Have Visions Of Mana, Microsoft Confirms

Microsoft has confirmed that Visions of Mana will not be coming to Xbox Game Pass.
The inclusion of the game on the Xbox website was an error.
VG247
1 month ago
Video games

Apple's new policy update should make it easier to play Xbox Game Pass on your iPhone

Apple has updated its policy to allow apps to offer cloud game streaming directly within the app.
This means that apps like Xbox Game Pass could potentially have dedicated apps for cloud streaming on iPhone.
Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Here's Why Palworld Limits Multiplayer Numbers On Xbox

Palworld enters Early Access and quickly gains 300,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Non-Steam players, including Xbox Game Pass subscribers, have limited multiplayer options due to lack of dedicated servers.
Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Avowed, Obsidian's Choice-Driven RPG, Launches This Fall

Obsidian Entertainment announced that their upcoming open-world RPG, Avowed, will launch this fall on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Avowed is set in the same world as the Pillars of Eternity series, but features first-person combat and exploration, similar to Skyrim.
Avowed will be exclusive to Xbox and PC and will be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day.
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Is A $50 Digital-Only Release

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be a digital-only release.
The game will retail for $50 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC.
Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass Is Stacked For The Second Half Of January

Microsoft has announced the rest of the games available for download in January with Xbox Game Pass.
The lineup includes a variety of genres, including a psychological thriller, a monster collector, and an RPG remake.
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

January's second wave of new Xbox Game Pass titles revealed - includes 'Pokemon with guns'

Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in January and February.
The upcoming games include a psychological horror thriller, racing game, indie adventure, Pokemon-like game, and a JRPG.
The Verge
3 months ago
Video games

10 great Game Pass games for your Xbox

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Gadgets 360
3 months ago
Video games

Far Cry 6, Remnant Games, and More Headed to Xbox Game Pass in December

Xbox Game Pass is adding 12 new titles to its December catalogue, including two day-one releases.
The standout additions are the Remnant franchise and Far Cry 6.
Engadget
4 months ago
Video games

Cyber Monday deal brings the Xbox Series X down to a record low of $400 on Amazon

The Xbox Series X is available for a record low price of $400 on Amazon after applying a $49 coupon.
The Xbox Series X offers a combination of power, 4K gaming, game library, and price that is hard to beat.
Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions provide access to a vast library of games, including first-party releases on their release day.
The Verge
4 months ago
Video games

Samsung's cloud gaming hub is now available on some of its older TVs

Samsung smart TVs can now run cloud gaming apps like Xbox Game Pass and GeForce Now, allowing users to play modern games without a console.
Samsung's Gaming Hub includes popular cloud gaming services such as Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, and Amazon's Luna, as well as smaller services like Utomik, Antstream Arcade, and Blacknut Cloud Gaming.
The addition of Boosteroid to Samsung's Gaming Hub allows users to run games they own from other platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store on a remote high-end PC.
Creative Bloq
9 months ago
Graphic design

GameSir X2 Pro review: mobile game controller is (mostly) a winner

The GameSir X2 Pro aims to fix the one major complaint I (and no doubt countless others) have had with mobile gaming for a long, long, long time: those goshdarn fingers are always in the way.Clamping onto the outside of a phone, connected via USB-C, the X2 Pro becomes a little like a Switch controller, and a little like an instant-mix Steam Deck.
Inverse
1 year ago
Tech industry

A Big Windows 11 Update Puts ChatGPT-Powered Bing Front and Center

Microsoft isn't done riding the ChatGPT wave.In a significant Windows 11 update, Microsoft took the wraps off several new tweaks, including a deeper integration of its next-gen Bing and the ChatGPT-powered features it's made a splash with.There's quite a bit to cover, but here are the highlights you won't want to miss.
The Verge
1 year ago
Tech industry

Microsoft brings its new AI-powered Bing to the Windows 11 taskbar

Microsoft is releasing a big update to Windows 11 today that adds the company's new AI-powered Bing search to the taskbar.The new Windows 11 update will offer quick access to the new Bing chat feature alongside a bunch of new features.Windows 11 is also getting improvements to widgets, a better touch mode, a screen recording feature, tabs inside Notepad, and more.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Razer Edge is an Android tablet that is taking the Nintendo Switch head-on - Yanko Design

Gaming accessory giant Razer has finally taken off the veils from its newest device, which borrows its name from an ill-fated gaming handheld launched almost a decade ago.
Know Your Mobile
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung's Odyssey Ark is a Gaming BEHEMOTH - Here's Why

Do you like gaming?Well, Samsung's new Samsung Odyssey Ark monitor could be the stuff of your wildest dreams.
@PeaksWthnReach Are you at all into the games scene?
Nytimes
1 year ago
Tech industry

Steam Deck Review: A Game Console for the Quintessential Gamer

It's the $400 Steam Deck, a console as utilitarian as it sounds.The hand-held device, a slab of bulky black plastic with a built-in game controller, has the guts of a supercomputer and a touch screen.
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As someone who grew up with consoles all the way back to the Atari, I decided to give the Steam Deck a try.The verdict: This is the console I recommend for serious gamers who don't mind doing some tinkering to enjoy games new and old.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

The Sony PlayStation 'Project Q' Controller Already has a Potent Xbox Rival That Plugs to you Smartphone - Yanko Design

Although Sony just debuted their first handheld gaming console ever since the PSP Street in 2011, the device, codenamed Project Q, received a lot of negative attention for how limited it was.The handheld console would, according to Sony, only work with the PS5, streaming games over a local WiFi connection.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Razer Kishi V2 tries to make gaming on Android more enjoyable - Yanko Design

There is no shortage of mobile games that push our phones' hardware to the limits, and all of them are designed primarily to be controlled through the touch screen.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Asus ROG Ally detailed specs and pricing officially confirmed

Asus finally revealed the full specs list and pricing details for its ROG Ally handheld gaming PC.The AMD Zen4 platform device comes as a direct challenger to Valve's Steam Deck offering an impressive package for gaming on the go.ROG Ally brings a 7-inch IPS LCD display with FHD resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Acer Chromebook Vero 514 review: an eco-friendly and very stylish laptop

The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 looks and feels like no other ChromeOS laptop around at the moment.Made from PCR (post-consumer recycled) and embedded with flecks of bright yellow and a tactile canvas-like textured finish this is a Chromebook that catches the eye and demands to be handled; everyone I showed this to in the Creative Bloq office ran their palms over it and cooed.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: updated but this laptop lacks value

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 showcases why Microsoft remains an excellent software developer but still struggles to create its own hardware.This is an update to the decent predecessor, the Surface Laptop 4, but with a boost from new chips, colours and builds.The question is, is it enough?The quick answer is, yes, but just about.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Surface Pro 9 early review: a great 2-in-1, for a price

The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is the latest all-rounder that sets out to challenge the iPad Pro for the crown of the best high-end tablet.There's always been a bit of a marketing fudge around the Surface brand; for example, Apple clearly believes the iPad Pro is a tablet first while Surface Pro is a laptop-and-tablet.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

HP Chromebook x2 11 review: Chrome OS's iPad Air competitor impresses

The HP Chromebook x2 11 offers a high-end feel and approach in an affordable little package.As budgets tighten and cloud computing becomes more standardised Chromebooks have grown in popularity.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: AAA gaming on ChromeOS is a reality

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE feels like it was green-lit back when Google Stadia was the future of gaming.As someone who lacks a high-spec gaming PC (but has a PS5 and Xbox Series X) the idea of cloud gaming and having access to high-end PC games anywhere is an enticing third-way for gaming.Stadia may have gone but Nvidia GeForce Now, Game Pass, Amazon Luna+ and more platforms exist.
The Verge
1 year ago
Gadgets

Get the latest Amazon Echo smart speaker for half-off

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The best price on this smart speaker that now doubles as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender.Plus, more all-time low prices on the Google Pixel 6A and second-gen Apple Pencil.Spooky season may soon be coming to a close, but deals season is still in full swing.First off, you can buy the latest version of the Amazon Echo smart speaker for just $49.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, or Target.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

The best Xbox Series X prices in September 2022

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Finding the best Xbox Series X prices can be difficult because next-gen gaming is more popular than ever.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Games

As Microsoft-Activision merger nears, a classic FPS license reappears-for free

While we at Ars Technica don't necessarily cheer the moments when giant gaming conglomerates swallow up other giant gaming conglomerates, we also have a faction that champions efforts to preserve and re-release classic video games.
The Verge
1 year ago
Gadgets

Save $70 on the M1-powered iPad Air with 256GB storage

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Game Informer
1 year ago
Video games

Citizen Sleeper Is An RPG On Xbox Game Pass That Deserves Your Attention

When I booted up Citizen Sleeper last night, I had no idea what I was in for.
Inverse
1 year ago
Education

You need to play the most delightful management simulator on Xbox Game Pass ASAP

Management sims are typically known as complex experiences that require a lot of learning and strategic planning, but Two Point Campus challenges that idea with gusto.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Gadgets

3 years after launch, Apple Arcade loses 15 games

Several games that were previously available as part of the Apple Arcade subscription service have been removed.
Ars Technica
2 years ago
Gadgets

Microsoft suspends "all new sales of products and services in Russia"

Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith announced today via blog post that Microsoft would be suspending "all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia" following the country's "unjustified, unprovoked, and unlawful" invasion of Ukraine.
AdExchanger
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Netflix And Microsoft Are The Perfect Match - But The Potential Goes Beyond Ads | AdExchanger

It's unusual for Netflix to be late to the party, but its latest collaboration with Microsoft is long overdue.
Digital's newest power couple now has access to a huge walled garden of first-party data.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

Apple Arcade will be losing 15 games soon

Apple Arcade, Apple's $5 per month subscription service for games, will be losing 15 titles sometime soon.
Game Informer
1 year ago
Video games

Weekend Warrior - The Most Evil Friday

We've made it through another week but have landed on an ominous date to start the weekend.It's Friday the 13th!
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Review | 'Trek to Yomi' is a decent samurai descendant of 'Prince of Persia'

Starting "Trek to Yomi" means managing your expectations.Don't expect a meaty action game; instead, stick around and indulge in a game that's as beautiful as it seems in screenshots and trailers.
Game Informer
2 years ago
Video games

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Rogues, Savage Spider-Man, And More! | From Panel To Podcast

We talk about Suicide Squad's delay, Marvel Unlimited coming to Xbox Game Pass, and review the latest comic books.
Ars Technica
2 years ago
Tech industry

Report: Apple plans to sell the iPhone as a subscription service

Apple is working on a way for users to acquire iPhones as part of a subscrption service, according to reporting from Bloomberg.
Game Informer
2 years ago
Video games

Everything Announced During Today's ID@Xbox Event

ID@Xbox focuses on indies and other titles.If you missed today's event or are looking for a recap of everything highlighted during it, we have you covered.
Ars Technica
2 years ago
Games

RIP Bethesda Launcher: Here's how its nearly full transfer to Steam will work

In a welcome change of pace, a video game maker has announced the retirement of a "launcher" app for PCs, as opposed to announcing and releasing yet another one to a crowded market.
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