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Xbox Game Pass gets long-awaited price drop, Call of Duty games no longer available at launchMicrosoft has reduced the monthly subscription prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. In response to these price drops, future Call of Duty games will no longer be available on the service at launch, though existing titles will remain and new entries will be added approximately one year after release.
Xbox Game Pass prices are going down, but future Call of Duty games won't be added until 'about a year'…Microsoft has announced a price reduction for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate dropping to $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass to $13.99. However, future Call of Duty titles will not be added to the service until approximately one year after their release.
Microsoft just made Game Pass cheaper, and it's all thanks to Call of DutyMicrosoft has reduced the monthly prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service at launch, instead being added approximately one year later. This change aims to provide better value for subscribers despite the exclusion of new Call of Duty releases.
Xbox Game Pass gets price drop at the cost of day one Call Of DutyMicrosoft has adjusted the pricing for Xbox Game Pass, with Game Pass Ultimate now costing £16.99 per month and PC Game Pass reduced to £10.99 per month. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service at launch, instead being added about a year later. This change follows fan backlash to previous price increases and aims to make the service more affordable.
Xbox confirms a Game Pass price drop, but the next Call of Duty won’t be available Day 1 anymoreXbox has announced a price reduction for its Game Pass subscription service, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate dropping to $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass to $13.99 per month. However, starting this year, titles from the Call of Duty franchise will no longer be available on Game Pass on their day-one launch. This change follows a period of criticism regarding previous price increases and comes after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.- Xbox cuts Game Pass prices but new Call of Duty games will no longer hit the service on day oneXbox is reducing the monthly prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate now costing $22.99 and PC Game Pass $14. However, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service on day one, launching instead about a year after release. This change aims to improve the value proposition for subscribers and generate more revenue from the Call of Duty franchise.
Call of Duty won't hit Xbox Game Pass at launch going forwards, as Microsoft's subscription service gets a price cutMicrosoft has reduced the monthly prices for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch, instead releasing approximately one year after their initial debut. Existing Call of Duty games will remain accessible on the service.- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Drops to $22.99, Future Call of Duty Releases Delayed for SubscriptionMicrosoft has reduced the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99. Future Call of Duty titles will now be added to the subscription service approximately one year after their initial launch, a shift from previous day-one availability for major Activision Blizzard games.
The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is falling, and all it cost was day one access to new Call of Duty gamesMicrosoft is lowering the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99. In exchange for the reduced cost, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one, instead launching during the holiday season following their release. This change follows a previous price hike and aims to re-evaluate the value proposition of the subscription service under new leadership.
Microsoft cuts Game Pass pricing and removes Call of Duty as day-one launch title in response to "a lot of feedback"Microsoft is reducing the monthly price of its Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions in response to player feedback about cost. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will now be added to the service approximately one year after their initial release, rather than on day one. These changes come as Microsoft's content and services revenue has seen a year-on-year decline.
Microsoft to Announce Lay-Offs Affecting 15 Percent of Gaming Division – RumorA rumor suggests Microsoft is planning to lay off 15 percent of its gaming division workforce, with an announcement potentially coming in early May or June. This follows a hiring freeze in other divisions and comes after recent leadership changes, including the appointment of Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming and the departures of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAGData suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
"DDoS is not a game. It's a crime!" Europol targets the youth in latest bid to take down DDoS-for-hire…Europol, in collaboration with 21 countries, has conducted Operation PowerOFF, targeting DDoS-for-hire services. The operation resulted in the takedown of 53 domains, issuance of 25 search warrants, and four arrests, with over 75,000 users of these services receiving warning emails. The initiative also includes preventative measures aimed at young people, emphasizing that DDoS attacks are a crime, not a game.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pragmata come out swingingThe latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026, sees new releases Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pragmata debut at #1 and #2 respectively. Nintendo Switch accounted for a significant portion of sales for both titles, with Pragmata seeing 13 percent of its sales from the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Best AI SEO Tools for Gaming Blogs and YouTube Channels (2026)This guide explores AI SEO tools suitable for gaming blogs and YouTube channels, emphasizing that free tools and strategic content creation often suffice. It details how gaming SEO differs due to rapid keyword decay and the need for hyper-specific content. The article recommends specific free and paid tools like Google Search Console, Keyword Surfer, and NeuronWriter, while also addressing YouTube SEO and the impact of AI search on content visibility.
World of Warcraft private server Stormforge is shutting down as Blizzard builds pressure on fan alternativesThe private World of Warcraft server group Stormforge is shutting down operations following a cease and desist request from Blizzard Entertainment. After discussions with Blizzard's legal team, Stormforge has agreed to cease all operations by May 14, 2026. This action follows Blizzard's successful legal case against another private server, Turtle WoW, indicating a broader effort to consolidate players onto official World of Warcraft Classic servers.
The European Commission wants to push Google off its web search throne with a data sharing proposalThe European Commission is proposing that Google share its search data, including ranking, query, and click data, with third-party search engines. This initiative aims to foster competition and comply with the Digital Markets Act. Google has previously resisted similar data-sharing proposals, citing privacy and innovation concerns.
One Of The Best Call Of Duty Games Just Came To Game PassThe 2019 game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, developed by Infinity Ward, has been added to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. This marks one of the first major Call of Duty titles to arrive on the subscription service since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft is reportedly considering changes to Game Pass, including potential new tiers and whether future Call of Duty games will be included at launch.
The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is doing a lot with its extra wattage, but I'm bracing myself for the price tagThe 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 offers a significant performance boost over its predecessor, featuring Intel's new Panther Lake processors and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. It boasts a brighter OLED display and a comfortable keyboard, though concerns remain about potential throttling away from a desk and its likely high price tag.
Ubisoft union workers agree settlement, legal advice for game devs, and is Xbox Game Pass too expensive? - Patch Notes #48Union workers at the shuttered Ubisoft Halifax studio have reached a confidential settlement. Xbox's new gaming chief, Asha Sharma, reportedly believes Xbox Game Pass has become too expensive. Additionally, the article touches on the winding down of Ludum Dare, a potential Fortnite extraction shooter with Disney characters, Roblox's new age-based accounts, Among Us surpassing one billion downloads, legal advice for game developers regarding generative AI and IP, and the upcoming Playdate Season 3.