Earlier today, Microsoft announced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks. It’s an exclusive benefit for subscribers starting on March 18. Here’s more from Ben Decker, Head of Gaming Services Marketing at Xbox: When we launched Xbox Game Pass in June 2017, we did so with the goal of creating a membership that provides the best value … Read more
Microsoft just added Pikuniku to Xbox Game Pass for PC and console. The puzzle adventure game comes from indie developer Sectordub and indie publisher Devolver. The game has received mostly positive reviews with critics liking its unique environments. The main drawback is its short length. Pikuniku is the only game released in this batch, but … Read more
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is out now. Expanded and improved, Juggernaut adds new content and fixes to the game. Existing owners of State of Decay 2 are getting an automatic free upgrade. Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have access to Juggernaut Edition for free. However, if you’re looking to buy it, the … Read more
The Metroidvania platform-adventure Ori and the Will of the Wisps is out now. The sequel to 2015’s Ori and the Blind Forest, Will of the Wisps is an equally enchanting experience. The game’s beautiful graphics and music make for a memorable experience. Will of the Wisps introduces a new combat system. There are also different … Read more
Five games are leaving Xbox Game Pass in the next few days. The games include Titan Quest Anniversary Edition, Apocalipsis, Shenmue I & II, Thimbleweed Park, and Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition. However, Microsoft has been adding a lot of games to Xbox Game Pass lately. Just this month, we have seen NBA 2K20, Train Sim … Read more
Ori and the Will of the Wisps launches March 11 on PC and Xbox One. Ahead of its release, Microsoft has released a list of the game’s achievements. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure Metroidvania from Moon Studio. It’s the sequel to 2015’s Ori and the Blind Forest. The game will … Read more
Microsoft just added a pair of games to Xbox Game Pass for console: NBA 2K20 and Train Sim World 2020. NBA 2K20 is one of Cliff’s favorite sports games. In fact, in his review, he called it “the ultimate basketball video game” and “perhaps the best sports sim I’ve ever played.” Meanwhile, Train Sim World … Read more
If you try to collect as many Microsoft Rewards points as possible, you’ll be happy to hear that Xbox Game Pass Quests have just reset for March. Last month, Microsoft made big changes to Xbox Game Pass Quests. Instead of having a limited number of quests for players to earn points, there will now be … Read more
Two new games have been added to Xbox Game Pass: Ninja Gaiden II for Xbox One and Reigns: Game of Thrones for PC. Subscribers can download them now. Ninja Gaiden II is the sequel to the best-selling original Xbox game. Ryu Hayabusa goes up “against hordes of malicious enemies as he sets out on a … Read more
Microsoft has announced State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, an “expanded and improved version” that adds “tons of new content and improvements” to the game. If you’re an existing owner of State of Decay 2, don’t worry. You will benefit too. In fact, you’re getting an automatic free upgrade to the new edition. Xbox Game … Read more
Microsoft announced today that it is making changes to Xbox Game Pass Quests, which earn players Microsoft Rewards points. “Today, we are launching a massive update to Xbox Game Pass Quests, giving you more Quests, more ways to earn, and more points,” the company says. “Our goal with the Quests program is to help you discover … Read more
Xbox Game Pass is about to get a few more new games for PC and console, including a Final Fantasy game. Microsoft has confirmed that Final Fantasy XV and Wolfenstein: Youngblood are coming to both Xbox Game Pass for PC and console. Meanwhile, Death’s Gambit is coming to the service on PC. Death Squared is … Read more
Five games are leaving Xbox Game Pass “soon.” The games departing include Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, The Jackbox Party Pack 2, Pumped BMX Pro, Rage, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is easily the most significant of the games leaving the service. Having released in late 2018, … Read more
Four more games are being added to Xbox Game Pass for console this month. They include A Plague Tale: Innocence, Indivisible, Sea Salt, and Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour. A Plague Tale: Innocence just got announced for Xbox Game Pass for PC. The action-adventure horror stealth game comes from developer Asobo Studio. You play as … Read more
Microsoft has announced three new games for Xbox Game Pass for PC. One of them, Children of Morta, is already available. A Plague Tale: Innocence and Gris are coming soon. Children of Morta is out now for both Xbox Game Pass on console and PC. The action role-playing game takes a rogue-lite approach to character … Read more
Two games are leaving Xbox Game Pass before the end of January: LEGO City Undercover and Just Cause 3. If you’re interested in playing them, now is your chance! Of course, there are also new games always coming to the service as well. And in January, Tekken 7, Frostpunk, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, and … Read more
Sea of Thieves recently passed 10 million players across PC and Xbox One, according to developer Rare. “It’s mind-blowing to think of that many people setting sail on the Sea of Thieves, and it’s all been made possible by the support and passion of our fantastic community,” says Joe Neate, the executive producer of the game at … Read more
It’s a new month and a new year. That means that there are new Xbox Game Pass Quests to unlock and Microsoft Rewards points to earn! I am loath to admit it, but I actually enjoy unlocking achievements and earning Microsoft Rewards points. Whenever I boot up the Xbox One a day after earning an … Read more
