Xbox Game Pass

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a statement from Microsoft. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed its disapproval of Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) decision to raise the prices for Xbox Game Pass and introduce a new "degraded" standard tier. What Happened: Last...

The online open-world game Palworld has made history by becoming the biggest third-party launch in the history of Microsoft‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox Game Pass. The game, developed by Pocketpair, has attracted over 7 million players across console and Windows PC platforms. What Happened: Palworld...

A gamer has scored a lifetime membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free even as Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has decided to shut down Xbox Live Gold. The lifetime access is valid for 40 years and is worth $8,155, based on current prices. What Happened: Xbox gamer who goes by the gamertag "...

Microsoft announced a wide range of titles coming to the Xbox Series X and S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC in 2023 and beyond at its annual Xbox Games Showcase. What Happened: Microsoft showed off trailers of several titles coming to its Xbox gaming consoles, Xbox Game Pass, and PC. Besides the gaming...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is increasing the prices of new Xbox games from $60 to $70 starting 2023.  What Happened: Games built for Xbox Series X|S, including Forza Motorsport, Redfall and Starfield, will cost $69.99 at launch, reported IGN.  The games will be available as part...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday at the company’s Q2 earnings conference call that its Xbox Game Pass service now has more than 18 million subscribers. What Happened: In September, the Game Pass service had 15 million subscribers. The latest figures...

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)'s business model has served it well for long, as reflected by its strong financial performance and solid stock showing. No wonder it's being aped by others in a bid to taste at least some degree of success as the original did. Netflix's business model offers...

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the largest retailer of video games, has faced its fair share of challenges in its core video game business as gamers can buy and download games from the comfort of their own homes. The competitive landscape got even worse for GameStop and other retailers as Microsoft...