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Call of Duty is so dead, it's the number one franchise on Xbox Game Pass

Shocking likely nobody, Microsoft has announced that Call of Duty (in this case, Black Ops 6 and 7 as well as Warzone combined) is the biggest game on Xbox Game Pass for both players and hours played.

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Microsoft confirms Clair Obscur: Expedition is Xbox Game Pass’s biggest third‑party launch of 2025

Microsoft has announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of the most critically acclaimed video games of 2025, has become the biggest third-party launch title on Xbox Game Pass.

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Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, this long-awaited science-fiction shooter, and more in December — here's what is included in the year's last batch

The final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 has been revealed, with Mortal Kombat 1, Routine, and more on the way.

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Forget Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – these free Xbox games don't need it

A whole stack of free games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in December – for Premium members too

One of Xbox Game Pass' biggest supporters is going cosmic horror with its first sequel, and we just got our first look

During the latest Xbox Partner Preview, Cococucumber announced its next game — and its first ever sequel. Echo Generation 2 is official and coming to Game Pass.

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Everything announced at the Xbox Partner Preview (Nov. 2025) — Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, shadow drops, and more!

The Xbox Partner Preview returned on Nov. 20, 2025 with a host of brand-new reveals and announcements, with Xbox Game Pass and Play Anywhere front and center.

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Xbox Game Pass gets Marvel Cosmic Invasion and more as November ends — but grab these departing games, too

The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles are on the way, with Marvel Cosmic Invasion announced a surprise addition for November's second batch.

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Xbox Game Pass wins big with 2 Game of the Year nominees at The Game Awards 2025 — and 2 of the best RPGs, too, thanks to Obsidian

The Game Awards has revealed its 2025 nominees, and 10 of them — including two of the Game of the Year contenders — are available to play on Xbox Game Pass.

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Mixtape hits pause: the musical coming‑of‑age game now arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2026

Mixtape, a game set in the 90s that's all about crafting the perfect mixtape with one last night of teenage freedom, is now launching in 2026.

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The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition upgrade and its price is confusing — should you buy? Let me explain.

Bethesda has released the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition in celebration of the game's 10-year anniversary, along with an upgrade for existing players. But should you buy it?

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Xbox Game Pass adds Black Ops 7 in November — but some big games are leaving, which has us bummed

The next batch of games headed to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Winter Burrow.

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One of my favorite Xbox Game Pass games is leaving this month — I can't believe this huge FPS title is departing

Nearly a full year after its launch onto Xbox, Windows PC, and Game Pass, GSC Game World's popular survival-horror shooter STALKER 2 is leaving the program.

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The Outer Worlds 2 hides an incredible, unique gun on your ship — and there's a secret to get it right away

In The Outer Worlds 2, there's a powerful unique weapon hidden on The Incognito. Even better, there's a secret to accessing it right away, and we know the trick.

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ID@Xbox showcase recap: Every indie game announcement from the Fall 2025 event

Every world premiere, update, and deep dive from the Fall 2025 ID@Xbox showcase.

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Will Black Ops 7 launch on Xbox Game Pass? Here’s the latest

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the second title in the franchise to launch under Microsoft ownership, but with the recent Xbox Game Pass changes, what's the status of the latest game?

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Football Manager 26 kicks off on Xbox Game Pass — here’s which tier you’ll need to play

Football Manager 26 marks the return of the popular management sim, but if you're on Xbox Game Pass, can you play it as part of your subscription?

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Square Enix unveils Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake's launch trailer — catch a glimpse of this Xbox JRPG's story changes before joining the adventure

Square Enix has just uploaded a new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, giving players one final preview of its reimagining of the first two Dragon Quest games before launch.

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Is Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox Game Pass? Here's the lowdown — one of gaming's most legendary action franchises is back in a big way

We finally have a new Ninja Gaiden game on our hands with Ninja Gaiden 4, but is it playable on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

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Dive into a clean adventure: PowerWash Simulator 2 releases for Xbox and more this month

PowerWash Simulator 2 now has a release date. Players will be able to clean on October 23 when it launches, and it's also coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Harry Potter leads tidal wave of new, free Xbox Game Pass games – and they're available now

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets almost 50 new games for free

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What is Fortnite Crew? — Explaining the new perk included for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers

Fortnite Crew will soon be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but what is it, and what do you actually get with a subscription?

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You have only 2 weeks to play these 4 Xbox Game Pass titles for free

Be sure to slice your way through these amazing games before they leave Xbox Game Pass next month.

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The second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025 is confirmed — Hades, Visions of Mana, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and more will join the line-up

Microsoft has announced the second batch of games being added to its Xbox Game Pass service in September 2025, including Hades and Modern Warfare 3.

Xbox Game Pass gets award-winning game with a near perfect score for free

Prepare to descend into the underworld again – Hades is coming back to Xbox Game Pass

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Is Borderlands 4 coming to Xbox Game Pass with its "mayhem-fueled looter shooter" action? It's out soon — here's what we know

Borderlands 4 has serious potential to rise up as one of 2025's biggest and best looter shooters, but will you be able to play it on Xbox Game Pass?

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