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Ubisoft cancels Animal Crossing and Minecraft-inspired cozy life sim game Alterra
Ubisoft has reportedly canceled Alterra, an unannounced cozy life simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing and Minecraft, which had been in development for nearly three years at Ubisoft Montréal. Meanwhile, Microsoft has reduced the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and will no longer include new Call of Duty titles as day-one releases on the service.
Xbox Game Pass "Pick-Your-Own" Plan Being Considered - Report
Microsoft is reportedly considering a new 'pick-your-own' plan for Xbox Game Pass, aiming to offer greater flexibility to subscribers. This potential change aligns with previous statements from Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma about evolving the service. While no concrete details or guarantees exist, the idea could allow users to customize their subscription based on desired content and services.
Xbox Cuts Game Pass Prices But Delays Future Call of Duty Games
Xbox has reduced the monthly subscription prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass on their launch days, with a delay of approximately one year expected. This strategic move aims to attract more subscribers with lower costs while preserving revenue from initial Call of Duty sales.
Priset för Game Pass sänks – inget Call of Duty dag 1
Xbox has reduced the prices for its Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscription plans, citing that the service had become too expensive for players. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will now launch on Game Pass approximately one year after their initial release, rather than on day one.
Xbox Game Pass Dropped to $22.99, But Call of Duty Is the Catch
Microsoft 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, effective at the next renewal date. However, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass on launch day, instead appearing approximately one year after release. This change follows subscriber backlash to a previous price increase and aims to recover revenue from the costly Activision Blizzard acquisition.
GTA 6 Trailer: Animal Spotters Go Wild Over Every Frame... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including detailed fan analysis of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer's wildlife, a surprise sale on Nintendo Switch games at Costco, and Microsoft's ongoing decisions regarding Xbox Game Pass content. It also covers updates for Arc Raiders, a BAFTA controversy involving the indie game The Quiet Things, a new Minecraft mod for building vehicles, a Nintendo pop-up store in London, and various announcements from Hollywood's E3 week, alongside a Pokémon event guide and award winners from the BAFTA Games Awards.
Game Pass Might Get “Pick Your Own Plan” Options – Rumor
A rumor suggests Microsoft is considering a 'pick your own plan' model for Xbox Game Pass, allowing subscribers to customize benefits and potentially lower costs. This follows recent price drops and a change in policy regarding day-one Call of Duty releases on the service.
Microsoft needs to answer a simple question: what is the point of Xbox?
The article questions the current purpose and direction of Microsoft's Xbox brand, contrasting its current struggles with the influential era of the Xbox 360. It discusses the impact of Game Pass, the challenges of competition with Sony, and the potential role of AI and new hardware like Project Helix. The piece suggests Xbox lacks a clear identity and a compelling vision for the future of gaming.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets price decrease, will no longer include new Call of Duty games
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has reduced its monthly subscription price to $22.99. The service will no longer include new Call of Duty games as part of its offering.
Xbox Game Pass gets long-awaited price drop, Call of Duty games no longer available at launch
Microsoft 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.
Game Pass Cuts Prices and Day One CoD
Microsoft has announced price reductions for its Game Pass subscription service. Game Pass Ultimate is now $22.99 per month, down from $29.99, and PC Game Pass has been reduced to $13.99 per month from $16. The announcement also confirmed that Call of Duty titles will be available on Game Pass from day one.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass Drops The Price Under New Leadership, New Call of Duty Titles
Microsoft has reduced the monthly subscription prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will no longer launch day-and-date on Game Pass, with a delay of approximately one year.
Xbox Game Pass loses day one Call of Duty, but it’s getting cheaper because of it
Microsoft is reducing the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while also announcing that new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one for these subscription tiers. The company cited the price adjustments as a response to economic hardship, though new Call of Duty games will now arrive approximately one year after their initial 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.
Eklipse vs OpusClip: Head-to-Head for Gaming Streamers (2026)
This analysis compares Eklipse and OpusClip, two AI tools for gaming streamers, highlighting Eklipse's strength in detecting in-game action and OpusClip's advantage for commentary-heavy content. Eklipse utilizes game-specific computer vision for kill feeds and clutch plays, while OpusClip focuses on speech analysis, making it better suited for podcasts and dialogue. Pricing models also differ significantly, with Eklipse offering a flat rate and OpusClip using a credit-based system that can be costly for high-volume streamers.
Microsoft just made Game Pass cheaper, and it's all thanks to Call of Duty
Microsoft 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.
Game Pass Price Drop Announced, Call Of Duty No Longer A Day One Title
Xbox has reduced the monthly prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with new Call of Duty titles no longer being available on day one. The price drop, implemented by new Xbox leader Asha Sharma, reverses recent price hikes but comes with the trade-off that Call of Duty games will now be added to the service approximately one year after their release. This change is speculated to be a response to declining Call of Duty sales and the unsustainable costs associated with offering new releases on Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass Price Drops — But Call of Duty Day-One Access Is Gone | Invision Game Community
Microsoft is reducing the prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one of their release, instead arriving approximately one year later. This strategic shift aims to create a more sustainable model for the subscription service by balancing day-one access with traditional sales windows.
Xbox Game Pass gets price drop at the cost of day one Call Of Duty
Microsoft 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 anymore
Xbox 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.
