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Xbox Game Pass Core: Every game included with the subscription

Xbox Game Pass Core is replacing Xbox Live Gold in September and adding a small collection of new titles. Here's every game included with the subscription.

Windows Central · Jul 18, 2023

Microsoft will likely avoid EU antitrust fine after unbundling Teams from Office

Following a complaint by Slack and an investigation by EU regulators, Microsoft unbundled Teams from Office. The move seems likely to avoid fines by the EU.

Windows Central · Jul 17, 2023

Xbox Game Pass Core makes the 'console tax' more obvious than ever

Xbox Game Pass Core is set to replace Xbox Live, but why are console players asked to pay more for less?

Windows Central · Jul 17, 2023

Xbox Game Pass Core is coming this fall with big changes — here's what you need to know

Xbox Game Pass Core will replace Xbox Live Gold starting on September 14 — here's everything you need to know about this new Xbox Game Pass subscription tier.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 17, 2023

CMA is in danger of securing pyrrhic victory in Call of Duty battle

Regulating Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard could make UK games market international outlier

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

Xbox Game Pass Core Price, Tiers, and How to Change Your Subscription

Microsoft is getting rid of Xbox Live Gold. With that comes a litany of changes to the way Game Pass works. Here's how to pick the best plan for you.

Inverse · Jul 17, 2023

Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft and British regulators sought more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

Our Daniel Rubino chats Microsoft vs FTC on This Week in Tech

Last week was a big one for Microsoft in its pursuit to purchase Activision Blizzard. Our Editor in Chief discussed the progress in the latest episode of This Week in Tech.

Windows Central · Jul 17, 2023

New Xbox Game Pass Core subscription to replace Xbox Live Gold

You’ll get access to 25 games including Forza Horizon 4, Dishonored 2, and Gears 5

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023

Call of Duty is staying on PlayStation – so what's next for the Activision saga?

With the title set to stay, will Microsoft be granted permission to complete the Activision takeover?

T3 · Jul 17, 2023