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Solar Ash Announced for Nintendo Switch, Releases September 14th

Solar Ash Announced for Nintendo Switch, Releases September 14th

Along with releasing on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC, Heart Machine's 3D action-adventure title is coming to Switch.

Starfield and Lies of P Lead September’s Game Pass Wave 1 Lineup

Starfield and Lies of P Lead September’s Game Pass Wave 1 Lineup

Meanwhile, Heart Machine and Annapurna Interactive's action platformer Solar Ash will also be joining Game Pass.

Starfield Premium Upgrade Debuts in 7th Place in UK Physical Sales Charts

Starfield Premium Upgrade Debuts in 7th Place in UK Physical Sales Charts

Despite serving as a means for Game Pass subscribers to gain early access, the upgrade has proven very popular in the region.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Announced for Xbox, Day One Game Pass Launch Confirmed

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Announced for Xbox, Day One Game Pass Launch Confirmed

Developer Jump Over the Age has confirmed that like is predecessor, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will launch day one on Game Pass.

Sea of Stars and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Lead August’s Wave 2 Game Pass Lineup

Sea of Stars and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Lead August’s Wave 2 Game Pass Lineup

Over the coming days, Game Pass subscribers will also get access to acclaimed indie titles Firewatch and Gris.

Everspace 2 Developer Could Add Another Year to Development Plans Thanks to Game Pass

Everspace 2 Developer Could Add Another Year to Development Plans Thanks to Game Pass

"Not only is it good for Xbox and PC users, but it’s also good for players on other platforms," says Rockfish CEO Michael Schade.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Dev Says Launching Day One for Game Pass Was “a No-Brainer”

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Dev Says Launching Day One for Game Pass Was “a No-Brainer”

"To have that many potential players, filling up the servers to keep matches quick and the turnover to a new match snappy, is paramount," says Gun Interactive CEO and president Wes Keltner.

Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass’ $1 Trial Period from 1 Month to 14 Days

Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass’ $1 Trial Period from 1 Month to 14 Days

New and lapsed subscribers could previously purchase a 1-month subscription for just $1, though that period has now been reduced to two weeks.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Won’t Have Offline Mode or Bots

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Won’t Have Offline Mode or Bots

"Believable bots in games are incredibly time-consuming and difficult to do well," says Gun Interactive, which didn't want to compromise on the core game.

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped 13 Percent in Q4 Fiscal Year 2023

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped 13 Percent in Q4 Fiscal Year 2023

Xbox content and services (like Game Pass) revenue is up by five percent, but revenue from gaming only rose by one percent.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Features 60 FPS Performance Mode on Xbox Series X and PS5

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Features 60 FPS Performance Mode on Xbox Series X and PS5

Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at a reduced resolution, but there's also Quality Mode, offering a higher resolution at 30 FPS.

Celeste and Maquette Coming to Game Pass in July, TOEM Available Now

Celeste and Maquette Coming to Game Pass in July, TOEM Available Now

Dreamscaper, Marvel's Avengers, The Ascent, Two Point Campus and Expeditions: Rome are also leaving the service on July 31st.

Starfield and Indiana Jones Were Both Projected to Sell Over 10 Million Units on PS5

Starfield and Indiana Jones Were Both Projected to Sell Over 10 Million Units on PS5

However, Microsoft believed that it could make up for the losses "through upside to Game Pass and increased console sales."

Diablo 4 is Not Coming to Game Pass, Blizzard President Says

Diablo 4 is Not Coming to Game Pass, Blizzard President Says

Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra has quashed recent rumours that the action RPG is headed to Game Pass.

Microsoft Reintroduces $1 Deal for PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Microsoft Reintroduces $1 Deal for PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Returning subscribers with expired subscriptions and new subscribers can once again join in for an introductory $1 price.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is Out Now on Game Pass; The Cave and Exoprimal Coming Later in July

Grand Theft Auto 5 is Out Now on Game Pass; The Cave and Exoprimal Coming Later in July

Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is also out today, while McPixel 3, Common'hood, Insurgency: Sandstorm and more are confirmed.

Football Manager Developer Doesn’t Agree with Sony’s Criticisms of Xbox Game Pass

Football Manager Developer Doesn’t Agree with Sony’s Criticisms of Xbox Game Pass

Sports Interactive studio head Miles Jacobson doesn't agree with PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan that Game Pass is "value-destructive."

Microsoft Considered Acquiring CD Projekt RED, Larian Studios, FromSoftware, and More in 2021

Microsoft Considered Acquiring CD Projekt RED, Larian Studios, FromSoftware, and More in 2021

It also looked at companies like Niantic, Konami, DeNA, Square Enix and even Nintendo for improving its "mobile footprint."

Need for Speed Unbound, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Lead Game Pass Wave 2 Lineup for June 2023

Need for Speed Unbound, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Lead Game Pass Wave 2 Lineup for June 2023

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is finally come to Xbox, while the new Game Pass lineup also includes The Bookwalker, Bramble: The Mountain King, and more.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s Themes are “Deeply Tied” to the Concept of Infinity – RGG Studio

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s Themes are “Deeply Tied” to the Concept of Infinity – RGG Studio

It's still titled Ryu Ga Gotoku 8 in Japan since one subtitle "simply isn't enough," says studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama.