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PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium September Games Have Something for Everyone
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in September 2026. Notably, RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch day one into the catalog, marking the IP's console debut. Other additions include WWE 2K26, Slitterhead, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound for Extra, with Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux joining the Premium tier.
Xbox Game Pass Adds A Great Call Of Duty Game Today
Xbox Game Pass has added Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to its service starting September 8. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, the 2020 title is available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass, supporting cloud streaming. This addition marks a selective approach by Microsoft to integrate Activision Blizzard titles into the subscription service.
'They're doing some kind of dynamic pricing BS': Xbox Game Pass is being offered cheaper for some users,…
Microsoft appears to be experimenting with dynamic pricing for Xbox Game Pass, offering some lapsed subscribers discounts of up to 30% on annual subscriptions. This promotion is not universally visible, leading to speculation that it's a targeted effort to re-engage users, with some users expressing frustration over the perceived 'BS' pricing strategy.
Xbox announces new Cloud Gaming limits
Xbox has announced new monthly time limits for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, with subscribers facing caps based on their Game Pass tier. Additional hours can be purchased, and pricing details will be revealed in November. The company also plans to allow direct purchase of cloud gaming hours and enable playing purchased Xbox Series X/S games on Xbox One via the cloud.
Xbox will impose a cap on cloud gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers starting in November
Microsoft will implement monthly hour caps for cloud gaming on Xbox Game Pass starting in November, with different limits for Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers. The company cites rising costs as the reason for the change, while gamers express frustration and speculate about future pricing models.
Xbox places monthly time limits to its paid cloud gaming service, insists only a fraction of players will be impacted
Xbox is implementing monthly time limits on its cloud gaming service starting in November, affecting Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate subscribers. Microsoft insists only a small percentage of players will be impacted, but acknowledges that increased usage makes the service more expensive to provide. Players can purchase additional hours if they exceed their monthly allowance.
Xbox Cloud Gaming börjar begränsa hur mycket man får streama
Xbox Cloud Gaming will implement monthly streaming limits starting in November, varying by subscription tier: 15 hours for Ultimate, 10 for Premium, and 5 for Essential. Additional hours can be purchased, and these limits will affect an estimated 4% of Game Pass subscribers. The company cites increasing service costs as the reason for the change.
Xbox adds monthly cloud limits to Game Pass as it "continues to invest in its reliability and performance"
Xbox will implement monthly cloud gaming limits for Game Pass subscribers starting November 2026, with Essential, Premium, and Ultimate tiers receiving 5, 10, and 15 hours respectively. Exceeding these limits will require purchasing additional playtime. Microsoft states this change is necessary to maintain service reliability and performance as usage grows, acknowledging it may increase costs for some players.
Xbox Game Pass will limit monthly cloud gaming hours starting in November
Starting in November 2026, Xbox will implement monthly hour limits for its Cloud Gaming service across all Game Pass tiers. Game Pass Ultimate will receive 15 hours, Premium 10 hours, and Essential 5 hours. Additional cloud gaming time will be available for purchase on the Xbox Store for both subscribers and non-subscribers.
Microsoft invents new level of 'own nothing and like it': 5 to 15 hours of playtime a month for Xbox cloud…
Microsoft is introducing monthly playtime limits for Xbox Cloud Gaming, ranging from 5 to 15 hours depending on the Xbox Game Pass tier. Players will be able to purchase additional hours, a move the company attributes to rising operational costs. This change is expected to impact a small percentage of users but has drawn criticism for its optics and potential erosion of consumer rights.
Game Pass Is Getting Worse, And More Expensive
Microsoft is introducing limits and potential price increases for Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming starting in November. Subscribers will receive a set number of monthly hours depending on their tier, with options to purchase additional time. This change aims to manage rising costs associated with the service's growing usage.
Microsoft Announces Big Changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Switches to Monthly Hour Limits
Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, including the implementation of monthly hour limits. This shift impacts how users can access and play games via the cloud.
September's first wave of Xbox Game Pass games revealed, and it brings RuneScape to console for the first time
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, highlighted by the console debut of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. This new survival crafting game from Jagex launches day-one on Game Pass on September 15th. Other additions include SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed and The Royal Writ, while several major titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells are leaving the service.
Xbox Game Pass Removes Cyberpunk 2077 And 9 Other Games Very Soon
Cyberpunk 2077 and nine other games, including Dead Cells, Frostpunk 2, and Spiritfarer, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on September 15. Cyberpunk 2077 was added to the service in March and is now departing after a six-month period.
How to cancel your Whoop membership (and why you may want to)
This guide explains the process for canceling a Whoop membership and discusses potential reasons why a user might choose to do so. It covers the steps involved in terminating the subscription service.
Sony CEO says selling more PS5s isn't as important as monetizing the 125 million monthly PS Plus users now the…
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki stated that aggressively selling PlayStation 5 consoles is no longer the priority, shifting focus to monetizing the existing user base of over 95 million consoles sold and 125 million monthly PlayStation Plus users. This strategic pivot aims to increase recurring revenue, a move the article contrasts with past Sony decisions and notes Microsoft is not currently positioned to capitalize on.
PlayStation Plus September Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now
The PlayStation Plus Essential monthly free games for September 2026 are now available globally. Subscribers can claim MLB: The Show 26, Sniper Elite: Resistance, Chained Echoes, and Wobbly Life. This announcement also serves as a final reminder for players to claim August's free titles.
Why would you pay $359 for the most expensive Whoop membership?
The article discusses the Whoop Life membership tier, which is the most expensive option for the Whoop platform. It notes that this tier provides more data compared to lower-priced memberships.
Price increases suddenly hit Apple TV and Apple One
Apple has increased the prices for its Apple TV streaming device and Apple One subscription bundle. This price hike means users will pay more for services like Apple TV+ and access to bundled content.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium September Game Revealed Early
Sony has revealed that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be the first game added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in September 2026, marking the MMORPG's console debut. The game will launch day one into the catalog on September 15, with the full lineup to be announced by September 9. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is described as a cooperative survival adventure set on the continent of Ashenfall.
