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Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans
Our goal with Game Pass has been clear: deliver unmatched value, benefits, and a deep library of games for our players. Since launching in 2017, we’ve steadily grown our subscriber and creator satisfaction – and today, creator participation and player engagement in Game Pass are at an all-time high. But we have the opportunity for Game Pass to help more…
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Hanoi Puzzles: Flip Match Brings a Fresh Flip to a Classic Puzzle
Summary A Bridge between nostalgia and innovation. Accessible yet challenging for puzzle enthusiasts. Learn about the impact of Hanoi Puzzles series. What if you could take one of the world’s most iconic puzzle and give it a futuristic, digital enhanced version? That is exactly what the Brazilian indie studio Hanoi Studios has done with Hanoi Puzzles: Flip Match, available now…
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Dev Behind the Scenes: Optimizing Guidus Zero for Xbox
Summary Learn how player feedback shaped the gameplay mechanics. What improvements have been implemented for the console release. Guidus Zero is out now on Xbox. When bringing Guidus Zero to Xbox, we didn’t want to simply port the PC version. Our goal was to craft an experience that feels perfectly at home on an Xbox controller. In the early builds,…
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Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Deep Dive and New Beta Details
The Black Ops 7 Beta — divided into the Early Access and Open Beta periods — runs from October 2 to October 8. The Early Access Beta launches at 10AM PT on Thursday, October 2 for those who preorder the game, and runs for a period of 72 hours. The Open Beta launches at 10AM PT on Sunday, October 5 for all players on all platforms, and runs consecutively after the…
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Play Your Way in EA Sports FC 26 with the EA Play 10-hour Trial
Summary The EA Sports FC 26 10-hour EA Play trial is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox on PC via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback. Score a Welcome Pack through October 30 and in-game rewards, such as Ultimate Team Draft Tokens and Clubs…
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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II – A Sequel That Builds in All the Right Ways
It’s often tough to build on a formula that largely works as-is, but a short hands-off preview of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II last week showed us that even small tweaks can feel monumental. Mechanicus II looks like an upgrade to its turned-based predecessor in all of the right ways, with some smart new additions that make its combat loop feel…
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Fresh Details on Wobbly Life’s Cosmic Update Coming September 18
Summary The five-year journey. Blast off to space…what can you expect. Available today on Xbox consoles, Windows and with Game Pass. How long does it take to get to Space? If you are on the Space Shuttle it takes about 8.5 minutes. If you don’t have a rocket at your disposal, it can take up to five years! Launched on…
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Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict – Introducing Some of the 12 New Bosses in the Latest Update
The Third Edict, the next major update for Path of Exile 2 in Game Preview, is out now, and brings a massive amount of new content alongside overall improvements to the game. One of the largest additions is the introduction of Act Four, with 12 new bosses to challenge players. Alongside diving deeper on some of those bosses, we’d like…
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ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest Is Heading Your Way Next Week
Exciting news – Indie Selects is bringing you a monster new Demo Fest next week. From September 9-30, players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can dive into more than 40 demos, including upcoming titles and games with new content. Whether you’re eager to try something new or get a sneak peek at games coming in future, this demo event…
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Play Like A Superstar in EA Sports NHL 26 with the EA Play 10-Hour Trial
Summary The EA Sports NHL 26 10-hour EA Play early access trial is available on Xbox Series X|S. NHL Edge data powers how your favorite superstars think, move, and play in true-to-life fashion. Score 3,000 WOC Coins and Season Pass XP Multiplier Tokens, plus recurring rewards. Game Pass Ultimate members can now take to the ice for up to 10…
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