Game Pass
Game Pass is a Microsoft gaming subscription service with a Starter Edition tier, accessible on Xbox consoles and PC, and bundled with Meta Horizon+.
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Game Pass is a Microsoft service offering access to games on Xbox Series X|S and PC, including backward compatibility titles. It features a cheaper Starter Edition tier that Meta Quest VR users can access for free through a Meta Horizon+ subscription. The service is associated with Xbox's gaming ecosystem and supports PC backward compatibility for classic titles.
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The Xbox version hits a backend snag pushing it to September, while Switch players get a stripped-down launch with no cross-play or localization at start.
The article lists ten open-world role-playing games that demand hundreds of hours to complete. These games require a substantial time investment due to their expansive worlds and extensive content.
Bonfire Studios has launched the Arkheron Closed Beta for Xbox Insiders on Series X, S, and Windows PC, running until July 27. The beta features a technical test of the 3v3 PvP game mode Spires, where players combine items to shape their abilities and playstyles.
Xbox announced on Wednesday that it is bringing Backward Compatibility to PC for the first time, launching on July 22 with four classic games and more to follow. The feature's system requirements were also revealed, with minimum specs including an Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and Windows 11.
Xbox Series X|S sales surged 86% in June 2026, reaching a 2026 high, while PS5 and Nintendo sales declined during the same period.
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GSC Game World has denied founder Sergiy Grygorovych's claim that Xbox paid the full development cost of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, stating the information is not true. The company clarified that owner Max Krippa funded the majority of the budget and that Grygorovych was not involved in negotiations or game development.
Steam currently offers a free co-op game for a limited time. Stock is limited, so act fast to claim it.
Microsoft has announced official backward compatibility for Xbox games on PC, with Conker and Crimson Skies leading the initial lineup. This move allows players to access these classic titles on the platform.
Three Xbox games have been permanently delisted and removed from all player libraries. This action affects all players who previously owned the titles.
Palworld 1.0 has sold 1.8 million copies across all platforms, with nearly 1.5 million of those sales coming from Steam. The Steam version generated approximately $25 million in revenue, while PlayStation and Xbox contributed around 300,000 and 70,000 copies respectively.
Marathon's new Vault Breaker PvE mode, available until August 4, caused its Steam peak player count to triple from 5,200 on July 20 to nearly 15,000 on July 21. The player surge was also aided by a community-led 'Revival Week' coinciding with the mode's launch.
Microsoft's Game Pass Starter Edition is now available at no extra cost to Meta Quest VR players who have an active Meta Horizon+ subscription. The service offers access to 50 games via Xbox Cloud Gaming with a 10-hour monthly limit, though titles cannot be directly installed on the Quest headset.
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is now included with Meta Horizon+ subscriptions for eligible members in supported regions. The starter edition offers over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming, with upcoming support for emulating Xbox gamepad controls using Meta Quest Touch controllers.
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The Xbox version hits a backend snag pushing it to September, while Switch players get a stripped-down launch with no cross-play or localization at start.
The article lists ten open-world role-playing games that demand hundreds of hours to complete. These games require a substantial time investment due to their expansive worlds and extensive content.
Bonfire Studios has launched the Arkheron Closed Beta for Xbox Insiders on Series X, S, and Windows PC, running until July 27. The beta features a technical test of the 3v3 PvP game mode Spires, where players combine items to shape their abilities and playstyles.
Xbox announced on Wednesday that it is bringing Backward Compatibility to PC for the first time, launching on July 22 with four classic games and more to follow. The feature's system requirements were also revealed, with minimum specs including an Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and Windows 11.
Xbox Series X|S sales surged 86% in June 2026, reaching a 2026 high, while PS5 and Nintendo sales declined during the same period.
GSC Game World has denied founder Sergiy Grygorovych's claim that Xbox paid the full development cost of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, stating the information is not true. The company clarified that owner Max Krippa funded the majority of the budget and that Grygorovych was not involved in negotiations or game development.
Steam currently offers a free co-op game for a limited time. Stock is limited, so act fast to claim it.
Microsoft has announced official backward compatibility for Xbox games on PC, with Conker and Crimson Skies leading the initial lineup. This move allows players to access these classic titles on the platform.
Three Xbox games have been permanently delisted and removed from all player libraries. This action affects all players who previously owned the titles.
Palworld 1.0 has sold 1.8 million copies across all platforms, with nearly 1.5 million of those sales coming from Steam. The Steam version generated approximately $25 million in revenue, while PlayStation and Xbox contributed around 300,000 and 70,000 copies respectively.
Marathon's new Vault Breaker PvE mode, available until August 4, caused its Steam peak player count to triple from 5,200 on July 20 to nearly 15,000 on July 21. The player surge was also aided by a community-led 'Revival Week' coinciding with the mode's launch.
Microsoft's Game Pass Starter Edition is now available at no extra cost to Meta Quest VR players who have an active Meta Horizon+ subscription. The service offers access to 50 games via Xbox Cloud Gaming with a 10-hour monthly limit, though titles cannot be directly installed on the Quest headset.
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is now included with Meta Horizon+ subscriptions for eligible members in supported regions. The starter edition offers over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming, with upcoming support for emulating Xbox gamepad controls using Meta Quest Touch controllers.