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High on Life Developer Says Launching on Game Pass “Was a Huge Value-Add”

High on Life Developer Says Launching on Game Pass “Was a Huge Value-Add”

"We are an indie studio. We’re small. And we do want a war chest to make a bunch more fun crazy games. And that was of consideration for us," says Squanch Games founder and Rick and Morty co-creator...

Fallout 76 Hits 13.5 Million Players

Fallout 76 Hits 13.5 Million Players

Bethesda's post-apocalyptic multiplayer RPG has added another half a million players over the course of the last two months.

High on Life is the Biggest Third Party Launch in Game Pass History

High on Life is the Biggest Third Party Launch in Game Pass History

It is also the biggest Xbox Game Pass launch of 2022, as well as the service's biggest ever single player game launch.

Halo Infinite – Winter Contingency II Event Brings New Free 10-Tier Battle Pass

Halo Infinite – Winter Contingency II Event Brings New Free 10-Tier Battle Pass

The shooter's newest event brings winter-themed cosmetics, and will run from today until January 23.

Microsoft Might be Planning to Introduce a Cheaper Game Pass Tier with Ads, as Per New Survey

Microsoft Might be Planning to Introduce a Cheaper Game Pass Tier with Ads, as Per New Survey

A new survey recently asked users how they would feel about a cheaper subscription tier for Game Pass supported by ads.

Xbox Files Patent for Personalized In-Game Ads

Xbox Files Patent for Personalized In-Game Ads

A Microsoft patent points to future plans for "providing personalized content for unintrusive online gaming experience."

Xbox Has a Showcase Planned for Early 2023 – Rumour

Xbox Has a Showcase Planned for Early 2023 – Rumour

It's been claimed once again that Microsoft is potentially putting together plans for an Xbox-focused event for sometime in early 2023.

Kojima is Working on a “Completely New” Unannounced Game, Hopes to Reveal More in 2023

Kojima is Working on a “Completely New” Unannounced Game, Hopes to Reveal More in 2023

Hideo Kojima says that in addition to Death Stranding 2, his studio is working on another new title that he hopes to reveal next year.

PlayStation’s Market Dominance Makes Microsoft’s Acqusition of Activision Blizzard Okay – Microsoft Executive

PlayStation’s Market Dominance Makes Microsoft’s Acqusition of Activision Blizzard Okay – Microsoft Executive

A Microsoft executive made a statement about how the company's Activision Blizzard acquisition is alright, since PlayStation dominates the market.

Starfield Developer Interview Details Quests, Factions, Companions, and More

Starfield Developer Interview Details Quests, Factions, Companions, and More

In a new video, lead quest designer Will Shen answers fans' questions about Bethesda's upcoming space-faring RPG.

Fable Facing Development Problems Due to “Internal Politics Over Engine Use” – Rumor

Fable Facing Development Problems Due to “Internal Politics Over Engine Use” – Rumor

Microsoft relying on contractors, which results in projects losing "key staff on a higher-than-usual basis," also hasn't helped, says Jez Corden.

Call of Duty Games Could Appear on PlayStation Plus as Part of New Offer by Microsoft to Sony

Call of Duty Games Could Appear on PlayStation Plus as Part of New Offer by Microsoft to Sony

As part of a new offer by Microsoft to Sony, Call of Duty games might start showing up on PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

Microsoft Did Not Commit to Keeping Bethesda Content Multiplatform, Contrary to FTC Claims – EU Regulators

Microsoft Did Not Commit to Keeping Bethesda Content Multiplatform, Contrary to FTC Claims – EU Regulators

As per EU regulators, Microsoft did not commit to releasing future Bethesda titles on rival platforms, contrary to the FTC's claims.

“Sony Wants to Protect its Dominance by Making Xbox Smaller” – Phil Spencer

“Sony Wants to Protect its Dominance by Making Xbox Smaller” – Phil Spencer

"The largest console maker in the world [is] raising an objection about the one franchise that we’ve said will continue to ship on the platform," says the Xbox boss.

Microsoft Might be Planning an Xbox Event for Q1 2023 – Rumour

Microsoft Might be Planning an Xbox Event for Q1 2023 – Rumour

Amidst widespread disappointment at Microsoft's lack of reveals at The Game Awards, it seems the company might be gearing up for an event in the coming months.

Halo: The Endless Trademark is Being Opposed by Dungeon of the Endless Developer

Halo: The Endless Trademark is Being Opposed by Dungeon of the Endless Developer

Dungeon of the Endless developer Aplitude Studios feels Microsoft's trademark could infringe upon their own.

“We Have a Lot Planned to Show for 2023,” Says Xbox Exec

“We Have a Lot Planned to Show for 2023,” Says Xbox Exec

Aaron Greenberg reassures Xbox fans that it's only a matter of time before they share updates on their upcoming first party games.

Xbox Game Pass Shows off Games Coming to the Service in 2023 in New Trailer

Xbox Game Pass Shows off Games Coming to the Service in 2023 in New Trailer

Check out the new Xbox Game Pass trailer giving us a glimpse of all the games available on the service, as well as games coming in 2023.

Xbox-Activision Deal – What is Going on?

Xbox-Activision Deal – What is Going on?

Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has hit a major stumbling block. What does that mean for the deal?

The FTC is Suing Microsoft to Block Proposed Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The FTC is Suing Microsoft to Block Proposed Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The FTC says the deal could give Microsoft an unfair advantage in the console, subscription, and cloud gaming markets.