Xbox Game Pass
PulseAugur coverage of Xbox Game Pass — every cluster mentioning Xbox Game Pass across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- developed by Microsoft 100%
- employed by Asha Sharma 90%
- instance of Gears of War: E-Day 90%
- used by Forza Horizon 6 90%
- employed by Phil Spencer 90%
- used by Playground Games 90%
- instance of Halo: Campaign Evolved 90%
- used by Subnautica 2 90%
- developed by Gears of War: E-Day 90%
- instance of mixtape 90%
- used by Beast of Reincarnation 90%
- competes with PlayStation 5 70%
- 2026-07-21 product_launch Microsoft announced new titles being added to Xbox Game Pass. source
- 2026-07-21 product_launch Xbox announced new titles coming to Game Pass in late July to early August. source
- 2026-07-07 product_launch Xbox Game Pass is removing Dungeons of Hinterberg and nine other games from its service in July. source
- 2026-06-24 product_launch Xbox is testing a new feature for its Game Pass service to reduce player wait times. source
- 2026-05-19 product_launch Microsoft announced new game additions to Xbox Game Pass for May. source
- 2026-05-19 product_launch Xbox Game Pass announced new titles for May, including Forza. source
14 day(s) with sentiment data
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Xodus project aims to bring Xbox PC games and Game Pass to Linux
A new open-source project named Xodus, developed by the creators of the Heroic Launcher, aims to enable Xbox PC games and Game Pass titles to run on Linux. The project focuses on reverse-engineering Microsoft's propriet…
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Quake celebrates 30th anniversary with new free expansion "Dawn of the Machine"
The iconic first-person shooter Quake is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new, free expansion titled "Dawn of the Machine." Developed by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software, this update includes a 19-m…
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Xbox to introduce Platinum trophies, CEO announces
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced that the company is developing a feature similar to PlayStation's Platinum trophies, which will be available later this year. This initiative is part of broader efforts by Sharma to im…
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Xbox offers free 25th anniversary digital gifts and classic game highlights
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering players free digital gifts. Users who log in on console, PC, or the Xbox mobile app before the end of the year will receive a special 25th anniversary badge. Addition…
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Gears of War: E-Day Beta Launches August 6th for Pre-orders and Game Pass Subscribers
The beta for Gears of War: E-Day is set to begin on August 6th, offering early access to players who have pre-ordered the game or subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. This early access period will run until …
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Microsoft reportedly bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring a selection of Xbox 360 games to PC, allowing developers to set their own prices and potentially include them in Game Pass. This initiative appears to be part of a broader strat…
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Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launches August 11 on Switch 2
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026, marking the first time the game will be available on a Nintendo console. The remaster will include all DLC, includi…
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Xbox app now streams Game Pass to Hisense TVs without a console
Microsoft's Xbox app is now available on Hisense and other TVs powered by the VIDAA operating system, allowing users to stream games via Xbox Game Pass without needing a dedicated console. This expansion aims to make ga…
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Gears of War: E-Day ditches battle passes for classic earnable multiplayer content
The Coalition, developer of 'Gears of War: E-Day,' has announced a return to classic multiplayer progression, promising that nearly all in-game customization items will be earnable through gameplay. This approach eschew…
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Microsoft's Xbox revenue falls 10% amid cloud and AI surge
Microsoft's Xbox division experienced a 10% decrease in revenue, primarily due to a decline in game sales and its Game Pass subscription service. This dip occurred despite a significant surge in Microsoft's cloud and AI…
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Xbox rethinks Game Pass day-one strategy amid 'Fable' release concerns
Xbox is reportedly reconsidering its strategy of releasing first-party games day one on Game Pass, a move that has stalled subscription growth and impacted sales. The upcoming release of "Fable" on both Xbox Game Pass a…
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Acer Swift Go 16 AI laptop with OLED screen drops to $699
Acer is offering a significant discount on its Swift Go 16 AI laptop, making it available for $699, a $300 reduction from its original price. This deal positions the laptop as an attractive option for students heading b…
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Fable delayed to Feb 2027, faces God of War: Laufey competition
The upcoming video game "Fable" has been delayed to February 23, 2027, placing its release just one week after "God of War: Laufey," which is set to launch on February 16, 2027. This scheduling places "Fable" in direct …
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Palworld sustains massive player counts weeks after 1.0 launch
Palworld has maintained strong player counts two weeks after its 1.0 launch, defying expectations for games that are not live services. The game has consistently seen over 650,000 concurrent players on Steam, with peaks…
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Xbox tests free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Insiders
Microsoft is piloting a new ad-supported cloud gaming service for Xbox Insiders. This initiative allows users to stream games they already own for free, with sessions capped at one hour and supported by advertisements. …
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Palworld 1.0 update drives massive player counts, adopts No Man's Sky content model
Palworld has released its 1.0 update, achieving nearly a million concurrent players on Steam and significant figures on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Game Pass. The game's developers are opting for a content model similar to N…
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Xbox brings classic games to PC with enhanced features and Game Pass support
Xbox is expanding its backward compatibility efforts by bringing original Xbox console games to PC. Four titles, including Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, are now available on PC and han…
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Microsoft enables classic Xbox games on PC via new backward compatibility program
Microsoft has launched a new Xbox Backward Compatibility program for PC, enabling players to enjoy select classic Xbox titles on their computers and handheld devices. This initiative aims to preserve older games and wil…
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Nvidia Rubin GPU to Drive NAND Demand; Xbox Game Pass Adds New Titles
Nvidia's upcoming Rubin GPU architecture is expected to significantly increase demand for NAND flash memory, according to industry analysts. This surge in demand is attributed to the new architecture's reliance on Solid…
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Meta Horizon+ adds Xbox Game Pass starter edition with over 50 games
Meta is integrating Xbox Game Pass titles into its Meta Horizon+ subscription service, offering subscribers access to over 50 games. This starter edition provides 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming on VR headsets, with th…