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These six games will soon be leaving Xbox Game Pass

Get ’em while they’re hot. Six games are leaving Xbox Game Pass, and if you are interested in them, you’ll want to download the titles as soon as possible. Microsoft announced the following games will leave the service in the next couple of weeks: Recompile, Skul: The Hero Slayer, The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, Besiege Console, CrossfireX: Operation Catalyst, and Infernax. CrossfireX Campaign Reveal Trailer – a conflict rages between the Global Risk and Black List mercenary factions. Developed by Dear Villagers, the atmospheric, Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure game Recompile lets you take control of a…

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GoldenEye 007 players show you how to remap your Switch controls so it plays like a modern FPS

There’s a setting for that. Switch Online users seem to be enjoying playing GoldenEye 007 on their consoles, but a few are having a bit of trouble with the controls. Apparently, the controls are auto-configured to how the game was released originally. Bond is back… in all of his N64-era glory! Huuzah. If you played it on N64 back in the day, the controls did take a bit of getting used to, but we caught on rather quickly. Remember inverted aiming? Some of us still use it, and this game is probably why. However, first-person shooters have come a long,…

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Age of Empires 2, Inkulinati, Darkest Dungeon, more coming soon to Xbox Game Pass

Have a tune-kicking time. Microsoft has announced the next batch of games coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass, and the latest from Tango Gameworks, Hi-Fi Rush, kicks things off today. Later this week, as previously reported, GoldenEye 007 arrives for cloud and console. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Console Launch Trailer On January 30, the game preview title Roboquest will arrive for Xbox. Already available with PC Game Pass, in it, you blast your way through hordes of evil bots in procedurally generated environments. Playable in solo or two-player co-op, you can upgrade your build as you progress…

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Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden coming to Xbox Game Pass

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Six games are leaving the service soon. Microsoft has announced a few titles coming soon to Xbox Game Pass. First up is Persona 3 Portable on January 19 for cloud, console, and PC alongside Persona 4 Golden for the same platforms. Monster Hunter Rise – Announce Trailer for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Game Pass Monster Hunter Rise will arrive on the same platforms the following day, January 20. The most recent titles added to the service were Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition,…

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These five games will soon be leaving Xbox Game Pass

Grab ’em before they’re gone. Five games are leaving Xbox Game Pass, and if you are interested in them, you’ll want to download the titles as soon as possible. Microsoft announced the following games are leaving the service within the next couple of weeks: The Anacrusis, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition, Nobody Saves the World, Pupperazzi, and Windjammers 2. Transform into a Bee or a Mechanic in the Frozen Hearth DLC for Nobody Saves the World. Game Preview title The Anacrusis is a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter set aboard a large starship stranded in space. In it, you team…

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Dune: Spice Wars, Gungrave G.O.R.E., Warhammer 40K: Darktide, more coming to Game Pass this month

Another batch of games heading your way. Microsoft has announced the latest batch of games heading to Game Pass in November for Xbox and PC. Available today for PC, cloud, and console is Obsidian’s Pentiment. In it, you will jump into the world of illuminated manuscripts and play as Andreas Maler, a journeyman artist living in 16th-century Bavaria. There are murders and scandals all-around to deal with, taking place over 25 years in the game. Somerville is also available today for cloud, console, and PC. This day-one Game Pass title has you trying to make your family whole again after…

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Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Meta Quest Store – and more Meta news

Not only that, but a new Meta headset was revealed along with studio acquisitions. Meta Connect is going on as we speak, and during the keynote, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Meta Quest Store. When Xbox Cloud Gaming launches on the Meta Quest Store, you will be able to use your Xbox controller when hooked up to the Meta headset to play games from your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library (thanks, Wario64). While there is no date yet, Microsoft said it will share more on this “as soon as possible.” Alongside the…

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Family Plan currently in testing for Xbox Game Pass

Share your account with up to four people. Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Game Pass subscription service by offering a family plan. The option is currently in testing in Colombia, and Ireland, and Xbox Insiders can preview this plan which allows you to share Game Pass games with up to four others across the cloud, PC, and Xbox. All parties will have unique access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games, content, and benefits. To participate in the preview, you need to purchase the Xbox Game Pass – Insider Preview Game Pass plan in the Microsoft Store. There are a few…

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Calico and Saints Row 2 are just two titles coming to Xbox Games with Gold in August

You have four in total, as usual. Microsoft has announced the August Xbox Games with Gold lineup. The games for August are Calico, ScourgeBringer, Saints Row 2, and Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine. All four games are available to Xbox Live Gold members and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at no charge. Available August 1-31 is Peachy Keen Games’ Calico, a sim game where it’s up to you to rebuild the town’s cat cafe. Create your character, decorate the place for cats and humans, and fill it with cute kitties. You can also use magic potions and even ride a…

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Total War: Three Kingdoms, Naraka: Bladepoint, Far Cry 5, more coming to Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Touch Controls were added to 10 more games. Microsoft has announced the next round of games coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in June. Landing today are Shadowrun Trilogy for cloud and console and Total War: Three Kingdoms for PC. The Shadowrun Trilogy includes three tactical RPG titles that take place in a dystopian cyberpunk future where magic has re-awakened and has brought creatures of high fantasy back to life. Initially created as a tabletop RPG over 30 years ago, the trilogy is a cult classic. Total War: Three Kingdoms recreates a conflict across ancient China…

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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Lightning Returns, Kentucky Route Zero, more coming to Xbox Game Pass

Not a bad batch of games. Microsoft has announced the first batch of games coming to Game Pass in March. The titles are Far: Changing Tides, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13, Kentucky Route Zero, Lawn Mowing Simulator, Young Souls, and Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming to the cloud. First out of the gate today is the day one release of Far: Changing Tides for cloud, consoles, and PC. The game is an atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the journey of a boy and his ship embarking on a voyage to find a new home, where…

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Total War: Warhammer 3, Galactic Civilizations 3, more coming to Xbox Game Pass in February

More games for your buck. Microsoft has announced the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Games Pass this month. This is the second group of titles to be added for the month of February, Today, Mass Effect Legendary Edition (EA Play) arrives on the cloud. As you know, this edition comes with the single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the trilogy: Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3. The content also includes promo weapons, armors, and packs. Next up on February 17 is Lawn Mowing Simulator for Xbox One. In it,…

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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition could be coming to Xbox Game Pass soon

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition could arrive on Xbox Game Pass soon if a listing from the Polish Microsoft Store is to be believed. Finish those calibrations, have a quick chat to your crew mates and get ready to set off on what could potentially be a suicide mission all over again, because it looks like Mass Effect: Legendary Edition may be coming to Xbox Game Pass soon. Per Polish gaming site, XGP (via VGC), the esteemed sci-fi trilogy of space operas briefly popped up on the Polish Microsoft Store with a Game Pass badge, suggesting the collection of titles might…

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Battlefield 2042 10-hour trial to be made available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass members

Subs can give the game a try before it releases. EA Play members, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will have access to a 10-hour trial of Battlefield 2042 starting on November 12. Along with this news, a new video detailing the game’s Portal platform customization tool has been released. Also today, Dice released a blog post that provides an in-depth explanation of the customization options and content available in Battlefield Portal, as well as a look into the Battlefield Builder tool. Battlefield Portal is a community-driven platform that allows Battlefield 2042 players to create, share, and…

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Xbox Games with Gold October – Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, Resident Evil: Code Veronica X, more

New games will soon be available to Gold and Ultimate members. Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate line-up for October. You will be able to download Aaero, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, Hover, and Resident Evil: Code Veronica free for the month. Aaero and Hover are available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, while Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X are both playable through backward compatibility. Aaero will be available through the service for the entire month of October. Hover will be around from October 16 through November 15. Castlevania:…