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Microsoft Removes Game Pass Discounts for Games and DLC, Replaces Them With Reward Points

Microsoft Removes Game Pass Discounts for Games and DLC, Replaces Them With Reward Points

"Instead of a discount on purchases, Ultimate and Premium subscribers will earn 10% and 5% respectively in points," said Microsoft.

Xbox Is Pushing Players Away With Game Pass Price Hikes

Xbox Is Pushing Players Away With Game Pass Price Hikes

Xbox’s latest Game Pass price hikes have left many longtime fans frustrated, raising doubts about the company’s current direction.

Former FTC Head Calls Microsoft “Too-Big-to-Care” in Light of Game Pass Price Hike

Former FTC Head Calls Microsoft “Too-Big-to-Care” in Light of Game Pass Price Hike

In a social media post, Lina Khan wrote about the dangers of industry consolidation with Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Xbox is “Actively Investing” in Future First-Party Consoles and Devices

Xbox is “Actively Investing” in Future First-Party Consoles and Devices

Following rumors of the company's console plans being "up in the air," Microsoft reiterates plans for future gaming hardware.

Microsoft’s Own Xbox Handheld Was Cancelled Because of AMD Wanting High Minimum Orders – Rumour

Microsoft’s Own Xbox Handheld Was Cancelled Because of AMD Wanting High Minimum Orders – Rumour

The report also indicates that, rather than being a handheld PC, the Xbox handheld device was going to be a full-fledged console.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Free Tier With Ads in the Works – Rumor

Xbox Cloud Gaming Free Tier With Ads in the Works – Rumor

The tier will allegedly support Xbox consoles, PC, web browsers and handhelds in a public beta before fully launching down the line.

Xbox Gave Up Over $300 Million in Call of Duty Sales Last Year – Rumor

Xbox Gave Up Over $300 Million in Call of Duty Sales Last Year – Rumor

Despite launching eight years, the subscription service reportedly still isn't generating the desired revenue for Microsoft.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Physical Release Requires Internet Connection

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Physical Release Requires Internet Connection

It is still unclear whether the Deluxe Edition release of Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X will include the game disc or just a code.

Xbox President Confirms Game Pass Sales Reached $5 Billion in the Last Fiscal Year

Xbox President Confirms Game Pass Sales Reached $5 Billion in the Last Fiscal Year

Sarah Bond spoke about the financial success of the subscription service amidst questions about its profitability in the industry.

Fallout 76 Burning Springs Update Brings New Region, Bounty Hunts and The Ghoul in Early December

Fallout 76 Burning Springs Update Brings New Region, Bounty Hunts and The Ghoul in Early December

The Ghoul from Amazon's Fallout is one of the many additions being made to Fallout 76 in the update, along with a new C.A.M.P. pet.

Hogwarts Legacy, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and More Out Now on Game Pass Ultimate

Hogwarts Legacy, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and More Out Now on Game Pass Ultimate

Meanwhile, Premium subscribers gain access to titles previously only available in the Ultimate Tier, including Abiotic Factor.

Game Pass Ultimate Price Increased to $30 Monthly, Essential and Premium Plans Detailed

Game Pass Ultimate Price Increased to $30 Monthly, Essential and Premium Plans Detailed

Premium now retails for $14.99 and instead of day one, subscribers will experience Xbox-published titles within a year of launch.

Halo World Championship Event Will Include Reveal of What Halo Studios Has Been Working On

Halo World Championship Event Will Include Reveal of What Halo Studios Has Been Working On

This year's Halo World Championship event will be a follow-up to last year's where Halo Studios first unveiled its 'A New Dawn' video.

Former Blizzard President Believes That Xbox is Dead

Former Blizzard President Believes That Xbox is Dead

In response to his posts about Xbox's business decisions, some have responded to him on social media and called him "the bitter ex".

Grounded 2’s Hairy and Scary Update is Live, Adds New Armor Sets and Massive Spider Boss

Grounded 2’s Hairy and Scary Update is Live, Adds New Armor Sets and Massive Spider Boss

AXL is the newest threat that players must tackle, but there are also new decorations, armor sets, and more to discover.

Microsoft and Asus Tried to Reduce ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Pricing – Rumor

Microsoft and Asus Tried to Reduce ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Pricing – Rumor

Despite backlash to the pricing, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are selling out worldwide ahead of their October 16th launch.

Forza Horizon 6’s Map is Playground Games’ “Biggest Yet” and “Also Our Most Full”

Forza Horizon 6’s Map is Playground Games’ “Biggest Yet” and “Also Our Most Full”

"I think this map that we've created for Japan, or Horizon's version of Japan, is big, but also dense," says art director Don Arceta.

ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Are Already Going Out of Stock

ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Are Already Going Out of Stock

Microsoft has confirmed that pre-orders are no longer in stock on the Xbox store. However, they're still available on the Asus store.

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Retail for $599.99/$999.99, Pre-Orders Now Live

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Retail for $599.99/$999.99, Pre-Orders Now Live

The handheld gaming PCs will be available in 38 countries worldwide on October 16th, with other regions to be added in the future.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Revamps Japan With World Update 20, Out Now

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Revamps Japan With World Update 20, Out Now

The update brings with it revamps to a number of different areas in Japan, as well as a host of highly-detailed handcrafted airports.