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June 30, 2017

Xbox Game Pass Users Will Get Plenty Of Warning before Titles Are Removed

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One of the most important aspects that many users have wanted answered since the launch of the Xbox Game Pass is how they will be informed of game removals. Microsoft has now revealed that players will get advanced warnings of any removals so that they can finish off playthroughs. According to a representative, “When a game rotates out of Xbox Game Pass, fans will be notified a few weeks in advance before it is removed from the catalog.” The good news is that all of the games that are currently available will remain in place until at least November, when the first selection of games is set for removal. Microsoft didn’t reveal which titles would leave the service in that month but it will most likely not be a huge number. The company has also confirmed that they will add at least five games to the Xbox Game Pass every month. Those additions are set to start in July with a smattering of new titles becoming available. The full list

February 28, 2017

Microsoft Launching Their Own Game Subscription Service

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Microsoft is following in the footsteps of EA by launching their very own subscription service for games on the Xbox One. Called the Xbox Game Pass, it will cost subscribers $9.99/£7.99 a month and offer a selection of around 100 games for download. In the same way as the Games With Gold program and EA Access, the selected titles are only available for as long as you keep up your subscription. It will also provide a discount on the games and DLC so they can be kept forever. The games that are part of the service will cycle every month. This means that no titles are likely to be included permanently, though, first-party titles are probably more likely to remain on offer in the longer term. Microsoft have said they hope to have 100 games when the Xbox Game Pass launches in late spring. According to the official site, 2K, 505 Games, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Codemasters, Deep Silver, Focus Home Interactive, Sega, SNK, THQ Nordic and Warner Bros. have all