Xbox Gamers Could Soon Starting Getting Ads In Free-to-Play Games
2 years, 8 months ago

Xbox Gamers Could Soon Starting Getting Ads In Free-to-Play Games

News 18  

Microsoft is planning to introduce A report in Insider, quoting sources, claimed that the ads will not disrupt the game and would rather appear on a billboard in a racing game. The console game users have witnessed in-game Meanwhile, Microsoft recently issued an important update for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles that would make it capable of downloading system as well as game updates while in the Energy Saving mode. Microsoft is also planning to introduce an Xbox Game Pass family plan this year. The family plan option will reportedly provide access to Xbox Game Pass for five players and will be priced cheaper than the cost for separate accounts. Microsoft currently offers Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass for $9.99 per month.

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Best Xbox deals you can still shop as the Black Friday sales end
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Best Xbox deals you can still shop as the Black Friday sales end

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best Xbox deals live today Xbox Series X: Was £479.99, now £459.99, Amazon.co.uk …

Microsoft Expected To Release Next Sequel Game For ‘Call of Duty’ On Subscription Service: Report
7 months ago

Microsoft Expected To Release Next Sequel Game For ‘Call of Duty’ On Subscription Service: Report

ABP News  

Microsoft intends to release the upcoming instalment of the "Call of Duty" video game through its subscription service, a shift from its traditional practice of selling the title separately. This development comes shortly after the Xbox President Sarah Bond announced during a conference that Microsoft plans to make all first-party Xbox games available on Game Pass on their launch day. …

Microsoft plans to release next Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass
7 months ago

Microsoft plans to release next Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass

India TV News  

Microsoft has been reportedly planning to release the upcoming instalment of the ‘Call of Duty’ video game for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Game Pass subscription Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service provides access to the games from Xbox and other developers for a monthly fee. Impact on sales and subscriber growth As per the existing reports, analysts believe that …

Wired Wisdom: No escaping AI videos, but are we ready to answer tough questions about reality?
10 months ago

Wired Wisdom: No escaping AI videos, but are we ready to answer tough questions about reality?

Hindustan Times  

In our numerous conversations over the past 12 months, we have touched upon generative AI’s steady walk towards realism. Read: Push towards premium is a journey, and we’ll persist: Xiaomi’s Muralikrishnan B There have been many changes as Xiaomi changed focus to get back in the game, something I’ve illustrated in my piece, with accompanying market share numbers to illustrate …

Microsoft Xbox Series X, S disables game emulation
1 year, 8 months ago

Microsoft Xbox Series X, S disables game emulation

India TV News  

Microsoft has reportedly restricted its users from running game emulations on the existing Xbox Series X and Series S. As per the reports of PCMag, it is possible for users to play classic GameCube games and PlayStation 2 on Xbox consoles, rather than a longstanding ban on game emulation. In response to the crackdown, a legal emulator called gamr13 tweeted: …

Microsoft Xbox to bring in new Game Pass family plan: Know the benefits
2 years, 4 months ago

Microsoft Xbox to bring in new Game Pass family plan: Know the benefits

India TV News  

Microsoft, a tech giant has started testing a new Xbox Game Pass plan which will enable multiple people, including friends and family, to share Game Pass Ultimate benefits. The company said that a preview of this Xbox Game Pass family plan is now available in Colombia and Ireland. On the official website of Microsoft, the company posted a blog stating: …

Xbox Game Pass, Metaverse, Mobile Gaming: Microsoft-Activision $70 Bn Deal Has Big Potential
2 years, 11 months ago

Xbox Game Pass, Metaverse, Mobile Gaming: Microsoft-Activision $70 Bn Deal Has Big Potential

News 18  

Microsoft is buying Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal. This deal is set to establish Microsoft?s position in the gaming sector even further, and the company plans to bring many of Activision?s games to Xbox Game Pass once the deal is finalised. Microsoft?s gaming chief Phil Spencer has said that Microsoft will offer as many …

EE is offering customers 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
2 years, 11 months ago

EE is offering customers 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Customers who choose one of their new fibre max plans can receive up …

PlayStation could launch its own version of Xbox Game Pass as competition for subscriptions hots up
3 years ago

PlayStation could launch its own version of Xbox Game Pass as competition for subscriptions hots up

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy PlayStation is preparing to launch its own version of Xbox’s Game Pass, according …

Xbox Game Pass 2021: Best deals and which games are included
3 years, 5 months ago

Xbox Game Pass 2021: Best deals and which games are included

The Independent  

The so-called “console war” between Microsoft and Sony has been going on for years – now, it is being fought on a new front. While the PlayStation has long proved the dominant force when it comes to gaming consoles, Microsoft recently revealed the ace up its sleeve: the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate covers both the …

Microsoft' Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Fully Available on iPhone, iPad and Windows 10 PCs via Browsers
3 years, 5 months ago

Microsoft' Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Fully Available on iPhone, iPad and Windows 10 PCs via Browsers

News 18  

Microsoft’ Xbox Cloud Gaming is one of the few fully-formed game-streaming platforms available with a large library of high-quality games. The software giant is now expanding the cloud gaming service to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Windows 10 PCs and Apple iPhones and iPads via browser across 22 countries. Microsoft also recommends that iPhones running iOS 14.4 and …

Game Subscriptions Open Doors for Players With Disabilities
3 years, 8 months ago

Game Subscriptions Open Doors for Players With Disabilities

Wired  

Subscription services are becoming the norm for every form of entertainment. This service, now available for the Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Android devices, distributes a rotating catalog of both new and old games that players can try until replaced by a different title. Rather than risk wasting finances on a potentially inaccessible game, whether that includes a lack of …

Microsoft Removes Xbox Live Gold Membership for Free-to-Play Games in Multiplayer Mode
3 years, 8 months ago

Microsoft Removes Xbox Live Gold Membership for Free-to-Play Games in Multiplayer Mode

News 18  

Microsoft has been experimenting a lot with its Xbox subscriptions, and it appears the company is finally going in the right direction to compete against rivals such as Sony and Nintendo. In a post on Twitter and other social media channels, the software giant has announced that select Xbox users are no longer required to have an Xbox Live Gold …

Microsoft reverses Xbox Live Gold price hike after backlash from gamers
3 years, 11 months ago

Microsoft reverses Xbox Live Gold price hike after backlash from gamers

The Hindu  

Microsoft has reversed its decision to increase Xbox Live Gold membership price after a backlash from online gaming community. “We messed up today and you were right to let us know,” the company said in a January 22 blog post titled ‘No Changes to Xbox Live Gold Pricing, Free-to-Play Games to be Unlocked ’. The software giant also said that …

Xbox Family Settings app’s new features gives more control to parents
4 years ago

Xbox Family Settings app’s new features gives more control to parents

The Hindu  

Microsoft has introduced new features on the Xbox Family Settings app to help manage children’s gaming on Xbox gaming consoles. The app already allows parents to set screen time limits for their children. Another feature called ‘ask to buy’ which is currently available via family settings on Xbox via console and PC, can now be accessed through the Xbox Family …

Microsoft confirms that its xCloud gaming service will come to iOS platform and Windows PC next year
4 years ago

Microsoft confirms that its xCloud gaming service will come to iOS platform and Windows PC next year

Firstpost  

Microsoft has also added that they will bring cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to new markets, including Australia, Brazil, Japan and Mexico. As per the Microsoft blog, in spring 2021, they will take the next step in their journey to reach more players around the world by making cloud gaming a part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate available …

Microsoft Xbox Cloud gaming coming to iOS, PCs in spring 2021
4 years ago

Microsoft Xbox Cloud gaming coming to iOS, PCs in spring 2021

India TV News  

Microsoft has announced that its Cloud-based gaming subscription service, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, will be available to iOS and PCs users starting Spring 2021. Xbox Cloud Gaming is already available for Android devices as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which costs $15 per month. "By adding over a billion devices as a path to playing in the Xbox ecosystem, …

The Best Game Subscription Services That We've Tested (2024)
4 years ago

The Best Game Subscription Services That We've Tested (2024)

Wired  

Gaming is starting to look more and more like Netflix: Instead of buying a disc at the store and popping it in at home, you have a bevy of services from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nvidia, and even Netflix itself. Between Xbox Game Pass Core, Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Nintendo …

Xbox Game Pass Will Allow Users to Pre-Install Upcoming Games With Xbox November 2020 Update
4 years ago

Xbox Game Pass Will Allow Users to Pre-Install Upcoming Games With Xbox November 2020 Update

News 18  

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox firmware update that brings several new features to Xbox consoles including a feature that will allow Xbox Game Pass members to pre-load upcoming games on their Xbox. The new feature will allow users to pre-install upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles from a new ‘Coming Soon’ section available on the console or in the Xbox …

Xbox Series X, Series S gaming consoles to be launched today
4 years, 1 month ago

Xbox Series X, Series S gaming consoles to be launched today

The Hindu  

Microsoft’s next-generation gaming consoles – Xbox Series X and Series S are all set to be launched via the company’s global livestreaming event on November 10, at 2 P.M. Gamers across the globe have waited for the release of the new consoles that promise to offer richer and more dynamic gameplay with faster load times, and higher frame rates. Xbox …

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will get free EA play subscription starting 10 November
4 years, 2 months ago

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will get free EA play subscription starting 10 November

Firstpost  

Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members will be provided with an EA Play membership at no additional cost. As per the company, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to access the complimentary EA Play subscription starting 10 November. This means, that an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will soon include access …

EA Play to Be Available With Xbox Game Pass Starting November 10
4 years, 2 months ago

EA Play to Be Available With Xbox Game Pass Starting November 10

News 18  

Microsoft’s new Xbox Series S and Series X consoles will be available starting November 10. Alongside the Xbox consoles, the company will also be adding EA Play to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on November 10, reports have suggested. PC subscribers of the PC version of Xbox Game Pass will get EA Play access in early December, Microsoft had earlier said. …

Microsoft’s new Xbox and Family Settings apps
4 years, 2 months ago

Microsoft’s new Xbox and Family Settings apps

The Hindu  

Microsoft has launched a new Xbox app for iOS and Android users to connect them with their gaming communities, and deliver a unified experience. Microsoft said it will replace Console Streaming with Xbox remote play in the new app, allowing gamers to play the games downloaded on their consoles, from their phones or tablets via Xbox remote play feature. The …

Xbox launches cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
4 years, 3 months ago

Xbox launches cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

The Hindu  

Xbox has launched cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offering over 150 games in 22 countries. People who do not own an Xbox console can also experience the games via their Android phone or tablet, with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership and a supported controller. To start cloud gaming on an Android device, people can download the Xbox …

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC members will get EA Play subscription at no additional cost
4 years, 3 months ago

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC members will get EA Play subscription at no additional cost

Firstpost  

Hours after unveiling the price and release date of the new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles, Xbox has announced that it is partnering with Electronic Arts. As part of this partnership, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members will be provided with an EA Play membership at no additional cost, the company announced in a blog. Players …

Microsoft's New Xbox Experience For Xbox Series X And Xbox One Is All About Speed And Better Design
4 years, 4 months ago

Microsoft's New Xbox Experience For Xbox Series X And Xbox One Is All About Speed And Better Design

News 18  

Microsoft Xbox console is set to get a rather interesting overhaul with a new dashboard and user interface as part of what Microsoft calls the new Xbox Experience. The new Xbox Experience rolls out in November for the Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles. Microsoft says that with the new Xbox Experience, the Home screen or the Dashboard …

Microsoft's affordable gaming console will be called Xbox Series S
4 years, 4 months ago

Microsoft's affordable gaming console will be called Xbox Series S

India Today  

Microsoft is seemingly working on a second-generation Xbox console that will be affordable. A series of photographs of what looks like an unannounced controller for the next-generation Xbox console has been procured by The Verge, giving an affirmation on the existence of Xbox Series S. A previously leaked document had hinted it will launch sometime in August, alongside the price …

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