Microsoft is rumored to be working on a new subscription tier for Xbox Game Pass called Xbox Game Pass Ultimate that would bundle Xbox Live Gold as part of the service. The Ultimate tier of Game Pass will reportedly be priced at $14.99 per month, a $5 premium on top of the standard $9.99 monthly price. An Xbox Live Gold/Xbox Game Pass bundle has long been rumored, but on Friday, well known Microsoft leaker h0X0d posted on Twitter that it was finally happening. Brad Sams of Thurrott later seconded the report, with The Verge reporting something similar. When reached for comment, a Microsoft spokesperson told Polygon, “We do not comment on rumors or speculation.” Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s supposed pricing scheme would be a substantial savings for monthly Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Gold subscriptions cost $9.99 on a month-to-month basis. But the rumored pricing would match what it costs to subscribe to Game Pass monthly and get Xbox Live Gold annually (about $180 total). … [Read more...] about Rumored Xbox Game Pass ‘Ultimate’ subscription would combine Game Pass with Xbox Live Gold
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Xbox Game Pass Video Explains What the Service Is
The Xbox Game Pass is a new subscription service which gives users access to over 100 games, comprised of both Xbox One and Xbox 360 backwards compatible titles. With an active subscription, players can download and install as many of these games as they like, with no restrictions. New titles will be added to the Xbox Game Pass every month. However, that works both ways, with some games also being removed. Offline play is supported for up to 30 days. Following that, players will need to connect their Xbox One system to the internet to continue their access. Xbox Game Pass Video Guide Xbox has created a 3-minute Xbox Game Pass guide, which goes through how to sign up to the Game Pass, the launch titles that are on offer right away, and other tips. The video walkthrough works well as a guide through the Xbox One menu system. You can watch Xbox's Larry Hryb talk you through the Xbox Game Pass below: Hryb mentions upcoming "Game Pass exclusive offers," which will work in a similar way … [Read more...] about Xbox Game Pass Video Explains What the Service Is
Xbox Games with Gold for March include Superhot, Trials of the Blood Dragon
By Stephany Nunneley, Tuesday, 20 February 2018 16:55 GMT Free game for the month of March have been announced for Xbox Live Gold members. Xbox Games with Gold will include two Xbox One games and two Xbox 360 games, all four are playable on Xbox One, as usual. For the entire month of March, Trials of the Blood Dragon will be available for Xbox One users. The game, which released in June 2016, mashes up the excellent Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and the RedLynx-developed racing game Trials Come March 16, Superhot will be available as a free download until April 15. The time-bending shooter was released in 2016, and tasks players with dodging swarms of slow-motion bullets as they streak by your face. On Xbox 360, starting March 1, Brave: The Video Game will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through March 15. Come March 16, it will be replaced with 2012’s dimension shifting puzzler Quantum Conundrum from Portal creator Kim Swift. It will be available until March 31. … [Read more...] about Xbox Games with Gold for March include Superhot, Trials of the Blood Dragon
Xbox Games With Gold for February 2018
Major Nelson has revealed Microsoft’s upcoming line-up of free Games With Gold for the month of February 2018. Headlining the new month is the action-packed first-person shooter, Shadow Warrior. Once again Xbox Live subscribers will gain access to four games, two released on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360. Both Xbox 360 titles will work on Xbox One via backwards compatibility. Here are the Microsoft’s four titles available during February as part of Games With Gold: Xbox One Shadow Warrior Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India Xbox 360 As is typical for Games With Gold, each Xbox One title will be available for a full month. Shadow Warrior‘s month-long rotation starts on February 1 and Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India starts on February 16. The Xbox 360 will only be available for 15 days each, with Split/Second‘s availability starting February 1 and Crazy Taxi‘s starting February 16. Downloading a game during its availability window unlocks … [Read more...] about Xbox Games With Gold for February 2018
Xbox Game Pass Adding New Microsoft Games Is a Massive Value Proposition; Likely Good for Everyone
Today, Microsoft announced that going forward its Xbox Game Pass subscription service will include new first-party games from Microsoft Game Studios day and date with their retail release. This means that paying as low as $9.99 a month, or the price of a full game ($59.99) every semester, Xbox One users will be able not only to enjoy a large number of older (but still definitely valuable) games like Halo 5: Guardians and Gears of War 4, but also brand new titles like Sea of Thieves, Crackdown 3, State of Decay II, the upcoming new Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and more. Of course, that access will be limited until each game gets rotated out of the lineup, and then you need to purchase them at a 20% discount if you want them forever, but many play new titles only close to their release, so that isn’t such a restrictive caveat. This is without a doubt a massive value proposition from Microsoft. Basically, customers interested in Microsoft’s biggest games can … [Read more...] about Xbox Game Pass Adding New Microsoft Games Is a Massive Value Proposition; Likely Good for Everyone