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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 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.
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.
Call of Duty won't hit Xbox Game Pass at launch going forwards, as Microsoft's subscription service gets a price cut
Microsoft 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 cuts Game Pass price and drops Call of Duty day one access in response to negative feedback
Xbox is reducing the price of its Game Pass subscription service and changing access for Call of Duty titles due to negative player feedback. Call of Duty games will no longer launch day one on Game Pass, instead arriving about a year after release. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated the price hike was too high for many players, leading to the adjustments.
Microsoft cuts Game Pass price months after previous price hike
Microsoft is reducing the monthly prices for its Game Pass subscription service on both Xbox consoles and PC. Game Pass Ultimate will now cost $22.99, down from $29.99, and PC Game Pass will be $13.99, down from $16.49. As part of this change, new Call of Duty games will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch.
Splatoon Raiders pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 will be $50 digital & $60 physical
Nintendo has announced the pricing for Splatoon Raiders, set to release on July 23rd for the Nintendo Switch. The digital edition will cost $50, while the physical retail version will be priced at $60, adhering to Nintendo's strategy of higher prices for physical copies.
Splatoon Raiders' Switch 2 Price And Box Art Have Been Revealed
Nintendo has revealed the price and box art for the upcoming game Splatoon Raiders, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will cost $49.99 digitally and $59.99 physically in North America, with a release date of July 23rd. The box art features the Deep Cut trio and the playable Mechanic character.
Look mom, new Intel Arc G3 handhelds that no one can probably afford are inbound
Intel is reportedly preparing to launch new handheld gaming PCs, the Arc G3 and G3 Extreme, featuring "Pather Lake" chipsets. These devices are expected to debut at Computex and may compete with existing handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally, though concerns about high pricing persist, with many current premium models exceeding $1,000.
Game Pass Gets Price Drop, New Call Of Duty Games No Longer Included
Microsoft has reduced the price of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions in response to negative feedback. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be included with the service at launch, but will arrive about a year later. Existing Call of Duty games will remain on Game Pass.
Lenovo Legion Go S sees a massive price jump
The Lenovo Legion Go S, a PC gaming handheld, has experienced a significant price increase, nearly doubling its launch price due to widespread shortages and demand from AI data centers. The Z1 Extreme model is now listed at $1,579.99, and the lower-end Z2 model has risen to $989.99. This price surge raises questions about Lenovo's plans for future handheld releases.
Splatoon Raiders Amiibos Combined Cost More Than The Game Itself
Nintendo has announced that Splatoon Raiders will launch on July 23 for the Nintendo Switch 2 with a digital price of $50 and a physical price of $60. The accompanying Deep Cut amiibo figures will each cost $25, totaling $75 for the set, which is more than the game itself. The game will focus on single-player adventure with cooperative online play available.
PlayStation’s Ghost of Yotei PS5 Bundle Is Now a Considerably Better Deal Following Price Hikes
Sony's PlayStation 5 console is now a better value with the Ghost of Yotei bundle, following recent price increases on hardware. This bundle offers a more appealing deal for gamers seeking cost-effectiveness.
Valve could be prepping to roll out 30-day Steam price tracking in the US, making it harder for publishers to mess with…
Valve Software appears to be developing a 30-day price tracking system for Steam games in the US, which would base discount percentages on the lowest price within that period. This feature, if rolled out, aims to make Steam sales more transparent for consumers by preventing publishers from artificially inflating discounts. While the functionality has been spotted in Steam's database, it is not yet confirmed for a live release.
PS5-försäljningen rusade inför prishöjningen
Following Sony's announcement of global price increases for PlayStation consoles, US sales of the PlayStation 5 hardware saw a significant surge, reaching their highest point of the year during the week ending April 4th. The price hike, which took effect on April 2nd, has led to increased hardware sales compared to the previous year.
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Valve is reportedly testing a 30-day price tracking feature for Steam, which is already live in some EU countries. This feature aims to combat fake discounts by providing users with a history of a game's price changes.
RuneScape Dragonwilds cuts the monthly prices for its dedicated server hosting service
Jagex has reduced the monthly prices for its dedicated server hosting service for RuneScape Dragonwilds, with the starter plan for two players dropping from $15 to $10. Existing subscribers will receive refunds for the difference, and RAM add-on costs will also be refunded. Additionally, improvements have been made to custom servers, including easier server discovery and optional owner ID requirements.
Valve's Steam price history feature could be extended to all regions — but it needs one big change before the…
Valve is reportedly planning to extend its price history feature to all Steam users globally, a feature currently limited to certain EU regions. While this would bring Steam closer to third-party tools like SteamDB, the current plan suggests a 30-day low price history, which may be insufficient for users seeking comprehensive price tracking.
New Xbox CEO reportedly acknowledges Game Pass has become too expensive
New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly acknowledged that Xbox Game Pass has become too expensive for players. In a memo to employees, Sharma stated the need for a better "value equation" and a more flexible system for the subscription service in the long term. This comes amid recent price hikes for Game Pass Ultimate and discussions about its affordability in the current economic climate.
