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%
- used by Subnautica 2 90%
- developed by Gears of War: E-Day 90%
- instance of mixtape 90%
- employed by Asha Sharma 90%
- used by Forza Horizon 6 70%
- competes with Steam 70%
- used by Xbox Series X and Series S 70%
- competes with PlayStation 5 70%
- instance of Xbox Series X and Series S 70%
- used by Playground Games 70%
- used by mixtape 70%
11 day(s) with sentiment data
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Xbox CEO grounds console in gaming, not AI
Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Xbox, is prioritizing a return to core gaming principles over AI integration, aiming to revitalize the console's performance. Since taking the helm in February, Sharma has focused on preservi…
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Gears of War: E-Day launches Oct 2026, skipping PS5
Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, notably excluding PlayStation 5. This prequel explores the first three days of Emergence Day, featuring a younger …
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Xbox loses millions of Game Pass subscribers after price hike
Xbox experienced a significant decline in Game Pass subscribers following a substantial price increase implemented last year. This subscriber loss is believed to be the reason behind Asha Sharma's swift action to reduce…
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Microsoft launches 25th-anniversary Xbox Series X console
Microsoft unveiled a new limited-edition Xbox Series X console called the X25 to celebrate 25 years of Xbox. The console features a translucent green shell and a matching controller, with design nods to the original Xbo…
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Game Freak's 'Beast of Reincarnation' action game launches August 2
Game Freak's new action game, "Beast of Reincarnation," is set to release on August 2nd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting with gameplay elements reminiscent of "Nie…
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Ninja Theory's Senua action-adventure game launches 2027
Ninja Theory is developing a new action-adventure game titled Senua, set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. This installment shifts the series' focus to more combat, puzzles, and exploration while main…
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Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour revealed at Xbox Games Showcase
Two video game franchises, Persona 4 Revival and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, have revealed new details and trailers. Persona 4 Revival is set to launch on February 18, 2027, and will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox G…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved remake launches July 28 with new missions
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a 4K remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, is set to launch on July 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game will feature visual upgrades, new weapons, and three ad…
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reconsiders game exclusivity strategy
The new CEO of Xbox, Asha Sharma, is re-evaluating the company's strategy regarding game exclusivity. Sharma indicated that Xbox is increasingly functioning as a platform and will carefully consider exclusivity for each…
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Xbox Game Pass adds Persona 5 Royal and indie titles in June
Xbox is adding several new games to its Game Pass subscription service in early June. Notable titles include the JRPG Persona 5 Royal, which will be available on June 9th. The service will also feature indie games such …
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Fable video game delayed to February 2027 to avoid major competition
The upcoming Fable video game, developed by Playground Games, has been delayed from Fall 2026 to February 2027. This strategic move aims to give the developers more time for polishing and to avoid direct competition wit…
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Xbox CEO: Game Pass price cuts effective, rebrand explained
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer stated that recent price reductions for Game Pass have been effective, calling them a positive initial move. He also addressed the company's rebranding effort, which involved shifting to an all-cap…
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Forza Horizon 6, Remnant II Headline May Xbox Game Pass Additions
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass for the remainder of May. The highly anticipated driving simulator Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, is available now for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. A…
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Xbox Game Pass adds Forza and more titles this May
Microsoft has announced the latest wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for the remainder of May. The lineup is headlined by Forza, which is available on the service starting today. Other titles are expected to be rev…
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Sony hikes PlayStation Plus prices for short-term subscriptions
Sony has increased the prices for its PlayStation Plus subscription service for new customers on one- and three-month plans. The company cited "ongoing market conditions" as the reason for the price hike, which affects …
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Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, 2026, in Japan with early access
Forza Horizon 6 is set to release on May 19, 2026, with early access available starting May 15 for those who purchase the Premium Edition or bundle. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStati…
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Subnautica 2 early access launches May 14 on PC, Xbox
Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access on May 14, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X/S. The game will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. This sequel introduces optional four-player co-op, a hi…
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Nintendo adds Virtual Boy games; Xbox eyes China Game Pass tier
Nintendo has added five new Virtual Boy titles to its Switch Online service, available to Expansion Pack subscribers. The new additions include V-Tetris and Jack Bros. Meanwhile, Xbox is reportedly developing a new Game…
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, and HITMAN rewards
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding several new titles, including the early access launch of 'Subnautica 2' and 'Forza Horizon 6'. The service also features a HITMAN World of Assassination reward event w…
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California game-playability bill faces industry criticism; Discord adds game perks
A California bill aiming to ensure games remain playable after server shutdowns has drawn criticism from the ESA, which argues the legislation misunderstands game development. The bill, supported by the Stop Killing Gam…