Microsoft lost “millions” of subscribers after its Game Pass price hike.
…Ball also admitted that “the value of the offering has now changed,” since Call of Duty games won’t be available day-one on Game Pass anymore. [Link: Is Xbox Fixable? | https…
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Xbox Game Pass is adding an August 2026 Wave 2 lineup while simultaneously removing The Witcher 3 and other games later in the month.
Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
…Since taking over in February, Sharma has made some big decisions, including cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass and making Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution Xbox console exclusives…
Microsoft brings Xbox back, scraps Microsoft Gaming
…Sharma held an internal town hall with Xbox employees today, just days after announcing an Xbox Game Pass price cut, commenting on the status of the Xbox mobile store, and teasing a…
Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console business models
…One of Sharma’s first big Xbox changes was cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in April. Microsoft also partnered with Discord last month to bundle a free Xbox Game…
Xbox changes continue with new console boot animation
…been making her mark on Xbox by focusing on highly requested Xbox console features, reducing the price of Xbox Game Pass, and moving Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox.
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
…Previously, you needed a Game Pass Ultimate subscription for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft says the goal of its current test for ad-supported streaming is to further expand affordable ways to play…
Microsoft gives up on Xbox Copilot AI
…the Microsoft Gaming brand and cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft made a big deal about Copilot for Gaming last year, and said in March that the gaming-focused Copilot…
Xbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
…Other top feedback posts include requests for an Xbox Game Pass family plan, improvements to the achievements system, and a demand for an HDR Xbox dashboard. You can vote for your favorite…
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
…Already, Sharma has lowered the price of Xbox Game Pass and has taken steps to rebuild Xbox’s identity. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reflected on these changes during an earnings call, saying…
Nintendo surprise-announced a Star Fox Direct.
…games in store for 2026 Microsoft’s Xbox PC app hints at China expansion for Game Pass eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion acquisition bid Discord adds a free Xbox Game Pass…