[UPDATE, 01/23/21] Following the announcement of the price increases and largely negative fan reaction, Microsoft has detailed that it is changing its plans and will not be increasing the pricing for Xbox Live Gold. Additionally, the company also announced that free-to-play games will no longer require an Xbox Live Gold membership to play, with those
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with its xCloud game streaming will not be heading to the iOS app store, leaving many iPhone-carrying Xbox players out in the cold. According to Statista, in the US alone, over 45% of smartphone owners are using an iteration of Apple’s iPhone. At almost 50% market share, chances are that just
This afternoon, Microsoft announced the suite of games available to Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers for the month of August. This comes following widespread rumors that Microsoft might be pulling the plug on Xbox Live or that it might be absorbed into Game Pass after Microsoft pulled 1-year Xbox Live Gold pre-paid
What is Phil Spencer up to? Recent eagle-eyed fans have noticed that Microsoft Store has quietly removed the option to purchase 12-month subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold. With a few months away from the launch of Xbox Series X, it seems like a strikingly anti-consumer move — making Xbox gamers purchase more costly 3-month or
Another month, another set of free games through Microsoft’s Xbox Live service. The new Xbox Games with Gold for January 2020 are rather varied, with games spanning from interactive storytelling, to family platformers, to the fighting genre. Here are all the games you will be able to get at no additional cost starting January 1,
Since its introduction in 2017, Xbox Game Pass has steadily grown into one of the core services behind both the Xbox One and Microsoft’s strategy as a whole for the Xbox brand, with more titles seemingly on the way to the service later this week. Over on the service’s official Twitter page, Microsoft shared that
Reported on by Eurogamer, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are all being investigated by the UK government’s Competition and Markets Authority to see if the auto-renewal feature’s terms of Nintendo Switch Online, PlayStation Plus, and Xbox Live are “unfair.” According to the CMA’s announcement of the investigation, it will try to answer some questions to “helo
The rumor mill is buzzing again. This time it’s about Microsoft, and word on the street is, Microsoft is working on a new subscription called Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This subscription would combine the best of Live Gold and Game Pass. According to publication Polygon, this new subscription would be a single monthly charge of $14.95
Anamanaguchi, the American band behind the excellent soundtrack from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, has taken to Twitter to clear the air regarding their lack of involvement in getting the Ubisoft developed and published title de-listed from the digital marketplace. The band’s official Twitter account released a recent status update regarding the situation,
Still on the fence about picking up Halo: The Master Chief Collection for your PC? Well if you were worried about whether you need Xbox Live Gold to play online, you’ll be able to experience the multiplayer without needing a Gold subscription. The only thing you will need to play is a regular Xbox Live
With the release of Crackdown 3 just a few weeks ago, Xbox One owners are getting the chance to become an Agent once more, head out into a massive open-world, and just get the chance to cause carnage and destruction. If you’re looking for more opportunities to improve your superpowers and collect agility orbs, the series’
With 2019 now nearly three months in, Xbox One owners already have had the chance to experience some of the biggest games of the year such as Resident Evil 2, Kingdom Hearts 3, and Anthem. However, there’s never a bad time to stock up on some older games to enjoy when you have the time, and Deals With
As 2018 is quickly coming to a close, the end of the year is always a time for reflection on your accomplishments and biggest achievements. Luckily, Xbox One owners have that easy with Microsoft’s handy Xbox Year in Review, and now the 2018 is available for everyone. Microsoft has officially unveiled its Xbox Year in
Since its introduction in November 2015, backward compatibility with Xbox 360 and classic Xbox games have given Xbox One owners an increasingly varied array of games to play each and every month, with more games on the way in 2019 to add to an already impressive library. Xbox’s Larry Hryb (aka “Major Nelson”) has revealed
The fall season is finally here and while there is an expected dirge of new releases that Xbox owners will get to enjoy in the coming weeks, Xbox’s Deals With Gold once again will ensure that there is plenty to play on the cheap. The latest round of Deals With Gold offers are now available
While the fall rush of new releases is nearly upon us, plenty of games are available for Xbox One owners to indulge on with the latest batch of Deals With Gold offers on Xbox One, with this week’s deals highlighting a nice mix of recent Xbox One hits and some classics from the Xbox 360
Since its introduction, the Games With Gold program has offered Xbox Live subscribers the chance to expand their libraries with a large variety of titles for free every month, and with another month on the way, July is heating up with several titles across Xbox One and Xbox 360 to grab for free. Microsoft has
In the past few years, Discord has become an integral app for gamers all over the world to hop into games and communicate with one another easily, and now Xbox One and PC owners will be bridging the gap even more thanks to the popular app. Microsoft has announced today that it is partnering with
Thanks to the introduction of backwards compatibility on Xbox One, many of the classic games from the past two generations have made their way over to the Xbox One, and now a whole crop of excellent old-time classics are making their way to the system starting today. Larry Hryb (aka “Major Nelson”) has revealed today
Xbox owners have the chance to stock up on their libraries week-to-week thanks to the latest Deals With Gold offers, and now this week’s deals should offer a little something for everyone in the Xbox family. Xbox’s Larry Hryb (aka “Major Nelson”) has revealed the latest round of Deals With Gold discounts for the week,
Xbox One’s roster of classic and beloved games from the previous two generations of Xbox systems has continued to expand in the years since backwards compatibility was introduced, and two more additions to the library are now available for console owners to enjoy from 2K Games. Larry Hyrb (aka “Major Nelson”) has revealed that Mafia II
With the holiday season now in full swing, choosing what gifts to get for the gamers in your life is less challenging now thanks to the addition of Xbox’s new Game Gifting feature, which everyone can now enjoy to send games to their friends and loved ones. Microsoft has announced that the Game Gifting feature
The fall season is in full swing and while the release schedule of new and upcoming games is only about to ramp up, there’s plenty of opportunity to stock up on some old favorites at a low price before the fall rush. The latest Deals With Gold offers on Xbox Live are now available for
Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb announced on his blog that this week’s Xbox One and Xbox 360 Deals with Gold are now live, with the following offers available until Tuesday, September 25th, 2017 at 3 AM PST/6 AM EST. Xbox One owners can save up to 75% on several full games, DLC
Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb announced on his blog that this week’s Xbox One and Xbox 360 Deals with Gold are now live, with the following offers available until Tuesday, September 25th, 2017 at 3 AM PST/6 AM EST. Xbox One owners can save up to 75% on several full games, DLC
Xbox owners have had plenty of games to enjoy in a particularly busy year for games, but for those that want to slow down and enjoy some old classics and recent hits, Xbox Live’s latest Deals With Gold promotions offer a little bit of something for everyone. The latest Deals With Gold offers for both
Summer is still in high gear and with a busy fall season ahead, those looking to play through some old favorites (or recent hits) on the cheap are sure to find much to enjoy in the latest round of Xbox Live’s Deals With Gold offers. The latest Deals With Gold offers for both Xbox One
Summer is still in high gear and with a busy fall season ahead, those looking to play through some old favorites (or recent hits) on the cheap are sure to find much to enjoy in the latest round of Xbox Live’s Deals With Gold offers. The latest Deals With Gold offers for both Xbox One
While the summer is traditionally known for being a bit lighter on new game releases, Xbox Live’s Deals With Gold continues to offer the chance to pick up some recent hits (and beloved classics) at lower prices to ensure you always have something to play, with this week’s discounts including a few recent titles to
Summer has arrived and while the pace of new releases has slowed down a little bit compared to the first part of the year, Xbox Live’s weekly Deals With Gold offers still ensure that you’ll have plenty to play (and keep you inside) during the warmest parts of the year. The latest Deals With Gold