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Xbox has launched a starter edition of Game Pass for Meta Horizon+ subscribers, adding over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming to the VR subscription service. The partnership follows a similar deal with Discord Nitro announced in May. Meta Horizon+ pricing remains unchanged at $59.99 per year or $7.99 per month.
THQ Nordic has announced Wreckreation 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S just nine months after the original game launched to poor reviews. The sequel comes from a new studio formed by former Three Fields Entertainment staff following that team's redundancy notice.
Magic: The Gathering collectors are tracking some staggering price tags in 2026, with a serial-numbered Emeritus of Ideation topping the list at $3,000. TCGplayer data shows crossover cards from Marvel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and special Strixhaven printings dominate the highest-value slots this year.
AI-driven memory demand has pushed RAM and GPU prices to record highs, making 2026 the worst year in recent memory to build or buy a gaming PC. But for players who already own capable hardware, this year is shaping up to be surprisingly strong — major releases are running well on older systems, and developers are optimizing for the hardware people actually have.
The flood of Fortnite crossovers has reached a saturation point where nearly every major franchise wants a piece of the battle royale. From anime icons to luxury brands, the game has become a marketing platform first and a shooter second. This piece examines whether the endless parade of collaborations actually serves players or simply dilutes the experience.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is now available on PVOD platforms following a theatrical run that grossed $344 million against a $165 million budget. The film marks the lowest-grossing live-action Star Wars movie to date and earned mixed reviews, with IGN giving it a 5/10 and Rotten Tomatoes settling at 60%.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream hundreds of games directly to Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets through the new Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app. The feature launches today, letting players access titles like Starfield and Forza Horizon 5 on a virtual giant screen without a console or PC.
Former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown says the wave of Xbox layoffs and studio closures stems directly from Game Pass failing to hit the subscriber numbers needed to justify Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has cut 1,600 staff with another 1,600 planned, while four studios are confirmed to be leaving Microsoft ownership.
Meta Horizon+ subscribers in supported regions now receive a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, featuring over 50 games and 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming. The partnership between Xbox and Meta expands cloud streaming access directly to Meta Quest headsets. Eligible members can claim the benefit starting today.
Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown says Xbox Game Pass was a well-meaning idea that simply didn't attract enough subscribers to sustain its studio acquisitions. The Clutch developer believes the resulting layoffs are a direct consequence of that shortfall, not villainy from Xbox leadership.
