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The video game industry is running out of extra lives
The video game industry faces a volatile intersection of layoffs, AI integration, and a growing sense of player fatigue.
Xbox Game Pass
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These Are The Final Two Xbox Game Pass Additions To Finish Off The Week (July 23)
Xbox Game Pass has finalized its additions for the week of July 23, featuring the reveal of a Halo remake.
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Xbox Game Pass members get three free games to play this weekend
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access a selection of free titles for a limited time, including the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1.
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Xbox Game Pass Adds 10/10 Open-World Masterpiece
The highly-rated sci-fi survival game The Planet Crafter has launched on Xbox and joined the Xbox Game Pass library.
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XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass
Xbox and Meta have partnered to integrate Xbox Game Pass benefits into the Meta Horizon+ subscription service.
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Xbox Game Pass was a good idea in theory, former Forza Horizon 5 director says, but "the reality is not enough people have subscribed"
A former Forza Horizon 5 director claims insufficient subscription numbers have turned the Xbox Game Pass vision into a failure.
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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
Xbox has unveiled its July 2026 Wave 2 lineup for Game Pass, featuring seven new titles including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Beast of Reincarnation.
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Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late July 2026
Eight titles are scheduled to depart the Xbox Game Pass library on July 31, 2026, including the title Crusader Kings 3.
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Xbox Game Pass adds Mavrix by Matt Jones today
Xbox Game Pass has expanded its library with the day-one debut of Matt Jones' open-world title, Mavrix.
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Review: Denshattack! Fast Arcade Action That's Technically Rock-Solid and Highly Addictive
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PowerWash Simulator gets big discount as it leaves Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is seeing both the removal of planned titles and the departure of existing games.
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Xbox Game Pass adds Buckshot Roulette in surprise drop
The viral indie horror title Buckshot Roulette has made a surprise debut on Xbox Game Pass.
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Microsoft Spent $80 Billion On Its Bet For Xbox Game Pass. It Did Not Work.
Microsoft is reportedly pivoting back to console exclusivity after its multiplatform strategy and Game Pass growth struggled.
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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox has unveiled its July 2026 Game Pass lineup, featuring titles like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2 and Palworld 1.0.
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Xbox Game Pass adds Winds of Arcana: Ruination today
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Game Pass Is Reportedly Back Down To 30 Million Subscribers
Xbox Game Pass has reportedly fallen to 30 million subscribers as the new CEO admits the service's strategy has not worked out.
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State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Splits From XBOX
Undead Labs is splitting from Xbox, sparking questions about the future distribution of State of Decay 3.
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11 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early July 2026
Xbox Game Pass is removing a significant number of titles from its library in early July 2026, including several high-profile games.
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Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, and More
Xbox offered a selection of major titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Diablo IV, for free during a limited-time Free Play Days event.
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pre-Order Ad Reminds Everyone It’s ‘Not On Xbox Game Pass This Year’
Activision is drawing attention to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 by explicitly stating it will not be available on Xbox Game Pass this year.
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Xbox One gets a rare busy month with 12 noteworthy games coming July 2026
The Xbox One is seeing an unusually active month with 12 noteworthy games scheduled for release in July 2026.
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Two More 'Day One' Releases Announced For Xbox & PC Game Pass In July 2026
The Planet Crafter is expanding to consoles and Game Pass this July, marking a significant platform shift for the 2024 open-world title.