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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 8-10)

StarCraft: Remastered, StarCraft II: Campaign Collection, and Metal Slug Tactics offer up strategic options to Xbox Game Pass subscribers this weekend.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 1-3)

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Former Arkane Austin boss condemns Microsoft decision to close studio

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Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever

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Best gaming console deals: cheapest prices on PS5, Xbox S and X and Switch

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: everything we know so far

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How to fix all paintings in Life is Strange: Double Exposure

A motorcycle jumps over a car in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: thrilling campaign helps the series rank up

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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (October 25-27)

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Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years

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Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way

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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (October 18-20)

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty of games to check out this weekend, from MechWarrior to South Park.
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Subnautica 2, the third Subnautica game, hits early access in 2025

Unknown Worlds revealed that Subnautica 2, which will have co-op for the first time, is coming to early access and Xbox Game Preview next year.
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A surprise standalone Control multiplayer game is coming next year

Remedy capped off the Xbox Partner Preview with the surprise announcement of FBC: Firebreak, a co-op game in the Control universe.
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Alan Wake 2’s next DLC is dropping next week, and it looks horrifying

The final announced Alan Wake 2 DLC is releasing next week, and it makes the game look more horrifying than ever.
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Annapurna makes its first new game announcement since staff exodus

Wheel World is the new name for Ghost Bike, an upcoming game for embattled indie publisher Annapurna Interactive.
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Everything announced at the October 2024 Xbox Partner Preview

FBC: Firebreak, Subnautica 2, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii headlined an entertaining Xbox Partner Preview showcase.
A soldier stands outside in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 isn’t the only Activision Blizzard game coming to Xbox Game Pass this month

As expected, Xbox Game Pass' offerings for the rest of October mostly consist of Call of Duty games, but Starcraft is coming too.
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Best Xbox Game Pass deals: Upgrade to Game Pass Ultimate for cheap

If you are trying to ease the boredom of being stuck at home, we have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal for you. Upgrade from Core to Ultimate for cheap.
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Xbox Partner Preview October 2024: how to watch and what to expect

The next Xbox Partner Preview is scheduled for this week and will be full of new reveals and trailers. Here's how you can tune in to catch all the news.
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After years of promises, Xbox might let you stream games you own

Following up on a promise made when xCloud was first announced, Xbox might finally let you stream games you own, says a new report.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (October 11-13)

You should consider checking out Inscryption, Legend of Mana, and Trials of Mana on Xbox Game Pass this weekend.
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Multiple Halo projects in development as series moves to Unreal Engine 5

After a few years struggling with Halo Infinite, 343 Industries is changing its name to Halo Studios and has some big changes in the works.
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How to kill the Nord Mines dragon in Metaphor: ReFantazio (and why you should)

You may be inclined to sneak around this early-game boss, but we'd highly recommend you stand your ground and fight it instead. Here's what you need to know.
The players moves towards a glowing objects in zero gravity in Starfield: Shattered Space.

Shattered Space is Starfield at its very best and worst

Shattered Space leans into some of the best parts of Starfield, but also exposes some core problems that still plague the Bethesda RPG.
Sifu's main character at age 70 in Sifu.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)

You should consider playing Sifu, We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie, or All You Need is Help on Xbox Game Pass this weekend.
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All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
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The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (October 2024)

From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first.
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Hi-Fi Rush 2 is still in development under new owner

A Krafton executive revealed that Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already in development when it bought Tango, and that work on it will continue.
Sifu's main character at age 70 in Sifu.

2 critically acclaimed indies are coming to Game Pass this month

Xbox Game Pass is getting one great Halloween indie and another action masterclass in the first leg of October.
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We’re now one step closer to Xbox One emulation on PC

XWine1 is a translation layer that can help solve a lot of issues developers have had with Xbox One emulation.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (September 27-29)

Xbox Game Pass subscribers looking for something to play this weekend should check out Overwatch 2, Ara: History Untold, or Wargroove 2.
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How to join the FragPunk closed beta

FragPunk is one of the most exciting shooters coming to Xbox next year, but you can play it early by joining the beta. Here's how to sign up and get your spot.

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