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.
Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has stated that Xbox Game Pass did not work out as intended for the open-world racer despite being a good idea in principle. The Playground Games developer made the candid assessment while reflecting on the game's performance since its November 2021 launch across Xbox and PC platforms.
Game Rant reports that a new official Ghost Recon release is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The announcement marks the franchise's return to current-generation consoles after several years without a mainline entry.
Flyway Games' Ascend to Zero launches on Xbox Game Pass with a 30-second time limit and a time-stopping mechanic that rewrites the Vampire Survivors formula. The roguelike's exponential leveling and four distinct currency types create a fascinating systems overload that keeps pulling players back.
Marathon game director Joseph Ziegler announced his departure from Bungie on July 17, 2026, after three and a half years leading the extraction shooter. Assistant game director Del Chafe III will take the reins alongside creative director Julia Nardin as the game moves through Season 2 toward Season 3's September launch.
Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that Starfield remains a core franchise priority despite recent Xbox layoffs affecting 1,600 staff. Todd Howard revealed the space RPG has attracted over 17 million players who have logged nearly a billion hours, while teasing new Starborn content arriving in 2027.
Infinity Ward developers have clarified that Gunny in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a scripted narrative companion, not a generative AI chatbot. The studio expressed frustration over the persistent mischaracterization circulating among players. This distinction matters for anyone following how AI integration is actually being implemented in modern shooters.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is anticipated to visually excel on the more expensive next-gen console, according to recent insights. This disparity could significantly impact the gaming experience, with the costlier console offering superior graphics and potentially smoother gameplay. Gamers weighing their platform choice will need to consider these visual and performance differences.
Microsoft has unexpectedly removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from its July 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup, despite owning the title through its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. The game was set to launch on Game Pass on July 21. The sudden removal, without explanation, sparks speculation about potential licensing issues, a common challenge for music-heavy games like THPS 1+2, which features a soundtrack with numerous licensed tracks.
