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Xbox is reportedly creating a new Game Pass tier to capture the ever growing Chinese gaming market with
Microsoft is reportedly developing a new tier of Game Pass specifically for the Chinese market, codenamed 'Project Saluki'. This initiative aims to cater to China's unique regulatory environment and gamer preferences, following the significant growth of the Chinese gaming market and increasing adoption of simplified Chinese on platforms like Steam. The move comes as Xbox seeks to bolster its position, with new CEO Asha Sharma leading efforts to revitalize the brand.
Your Xbox Gamerscore Badges Are About To Look A Lot Cooler
Microsoft is rolling out several interface improvements for Xbox Series X and S, including a new bootup animation and vanity badges that evolve with a user's Gamerscore. The update also adds new filters to game libraries, such as 'Game access,' to help players sort their installed titles, especially those using multiple devices or Game Pass.
Black Jacket – Dealing A Winning Game Pass Hand?
Black Jacket, a roguelite deckbuilder that blends blackjack with underworld survival, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game is available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Developed by Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH and published by Skystone Games, it features strategic card manipulation and a narrative mystery.
Xbox’s Project Saluki is Game Pass for China, Positron is Disc-to-Digital Ownership Transfer – Rumor
Rumors suggest Xbox is developing 'Project Saluki' for the Chinese market, a version of Game Pass tailored to local regulations and featuring microtransactions. Additionally, 'Positron' is reportedly a new feature allowing digital ownership transfer for physical game copies, signaling a potential push towards digital-only consoles and services.
Call of the Elder Gods Awakens On Game Pass With Lovecraftian Mystery And Mind-Bending Puzzles
Call of the Elder Gods, a spiritual successor to Call of the Sea, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, arriving Day One on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Kwalee, this first-person puzzle adventure blends Lovecraftian mystery with mind-bending puzzles and themes of grief and sanity, utilizing Unreal Engine 5.
Is Subnautica 2 on Game Pass?
Subnautica 2 early access is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, launching day one for subscribers. Players with Premium or Essential subscriptions can upgrade to Ultimate to access the game. The duration Subnautica 2 will remain on Game Pass is currently unknown, but the original game stayed for approximately three years.
Persona Super Live 2017 Concert VOD Posted on Atlus Game Music Channel
Atlus has released a VOD of the Persona Super Live P-Sound Bomb !!!! 2017 concert on their YouTube channel. The article also mentions that Persona 4 is in development for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC with Game Pass confirmation, and that Persona 4 Golden is available on multiple platforms.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 11 to 15
Xbox announces a lineup of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between May 11 and May 15, with many titles also available on Game Pass. The releases span various genres including survival, puzzle, horror, and action RPGs, with developers like Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Supermassive Games, and BlackMill Games featured.
Culinary adventure game Beastro gets new release date — MP3s & NPCs
Timberline Studio's culinary adventure game Beastro has been delayed to June 11, with a new trailer released. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S (including day one on Game Pass), PlayStation 5, and PC. Players control a young chef who prepares meals that become cards to power adventurers in deckbuilding combat.
Skate, Party And Relive Memories In Mixtape On Game Pass, Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, PC
Mixtape, developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, including day one on Game Pass. The game features a coming-of-age story centered around a nostalgic soundtrack and interactive vignettes, following three friends on their last night together before college.
Microsoft Jewel Comes To The Xbox Store With Game Pass Perks
Microsoft Jewel, a classic match-3 puzzle game, has been released on the Xbox Store for PC. The game is free to download, with additional perks for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, including ad-free gameplay and extra bonuses. This release brings renewed attention to Microsoft's casual gaming titles.
New Xbox CEO Considering "Range Of Options" For Exclusive Games Going Forward - Report
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly evaluating various options for the company's exclusive games strategy, considering a data-driven approach that could impact decisions for years to come. While fans are calling for a return to traditional exclusives, Microsoft has recently expanded its first-party releases to platforms like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, a move that has generated significant revenue.
Stranger Than Heaven Launches This Winter, Star-Studded Cast Includes Snoop Dogg and Ado
RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is set to launch this Winter on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5, also available on day one with Game Pass. The game features a star-studded cast including Snoop Dogg, Ado, Tori Kelly, and Yu Shirota, and follows the story of Makoto Daito as he navigates crime and intrigue in 1915 Japan.
Echo Generation 2 Teases Combat Synergies In New Video
Cococucumber has released a new gameplay teaser for Echo Generation 2, showcasing combat synergies between its interconnected characters. The sci-fi deckbuilding RPG is set to launch on May 27th for PC and Xbox Series X|S, and will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass. The studio is participating in the Steam Deckbuilders Fest, and the game's demo has received highly positive reviews.
Xbox-spelare blir utan (slipper?) AI-hjälpredan Copilot
New Xbox head Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft is discontinuing the AI assistant Copilot for Xbox consoles and mobile devices. Sharma stated that the feature does not align with the company's new strategy to improve business operations and community connection. This decision comes as Sharma implements other changes, including a significant price reduction for Game Pass.
Microsoft finally admits everyone hates Copilot: Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Copilot on mobile…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that Microsoft is winding down its Copilot AI assistant on mobile and halting development for consoles. This decision is part of a broader strategic shift for Xbox, which includes leadership changes and a refocusing of AI efforts towards enhancing real-time graphics and addressing player issues. The company is also re-evaluating the pricing of its Game Pass service.
New Xbox CEO replaces 24-year Microsoft employees with former CoreAI, Meta, Instacart execs to "evolve how we…
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a significant leadership restructuring, bringing in former colleagues from Instacart, Meta, and Microsoft's CoreAI. This move follows a 33% decline in quarterly Xbox hardware sales, with veteran Microsoft employees Kevin Gammill and Roanne Sones departing. Sharma aims to "evolve how we work and how we are organized across our platform" to build a more affordable, personal, and open ecosystem.
The Next Call Of Duty Game Will Not Be On Last-Gen Consoles
Activision has officially stated that the next Call of Duty title will not be released on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, marking a shift to current-generation consoles. This decision follows rumors and will be the first mainline Call of Duty game in twelve years to skip last-gen platforms. Future Call of Duty titles will also be delayed on Game Pass, launching approximately a year after their initial release.
Game Pass adds Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2 Early Access, and more in early to mid May
Microsoft announced that Game Pass will be adding Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, and early access for Subnautica 2 in early to mid May. These titles will be available to subscribers on PC and Xbox consoles.
It's Going To Be Impossible To Decide Which Game Pass Day-One Releases To Play This Month
Microsoft has announced its lineup of new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2026, featuring several day-one releases. Titles include Subnautica 2, Outbound, Mixtape, and Forza Horizon 6, available on PC and Xbox consoles. The article also notes games being removed from the service.
