➀ Microsoft is adding new in-game benefits for Game Pass subscribers; ➁ These benefits include cosmetics, characters, and in-game currency for select free-to-play games; ➂ The list of supported titles includes Heroes of the Storm, Naraka: Bladepoint, Smite 2, and more.

➀ Microsoft has announced the upcoming removal of several games from the Xbox Game Pass library; ➁ The list includes notable titles like Yakuza 5 and 6, Lies of P, and SpongeBob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom; ➂ The games are set to leave the service on March 15th.

➀ Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 has been added to the PC Microsoft Store for $39.99; ➁ The game seems to be missing its DLC; ➂ The game's description notes that cross-platform multiplayer is not supported.

➀ Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library with new and returning titles, including Avowed and EA Sports F1 24; ➁ A number of games are set to leave the service on February 28th, such as F1 22, Gris, and Wo Long Fallen Dynasty; ➂ The article invites readers to share their thoughts on Avowed and which departing games they plan to complete.

➀ Microsoft's rollout of Activision titles to Game Pass has been slow; ➁ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2009) is coming to Game Pass in March or April; ➂ The game will be available on the standard Game Pass tier.

➀ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest major first-party release from Xbox Game Studios, has surpassed 4 million players; ➁ The game was made available on Game Pass, which may not reflect actual sales figures; ➂ The game is set to come to PlayStation this year, and its performance on the platform is yet to be seen.

➀ Microsoft accidentally advertised the addition of World of Warcraft to Game Pass; ➁ The team confirmed it was a mistake and apologized for the confusion; ➂ The email was sent to Xbox users; ➃ Blizzard's World of Warcraft is not yet available with the service.

➀ Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library with new/returning titles; ➁ A total of 14 games are dropping over the next week; ➂ Titles include 'Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders', 'Flock', 'Gigantic: Rampage Edition', and more; ➃ Some games will be leaving the service at the end of the month.

➀ Microsoft has announced the upcoming Game Pass lineup for January 2025, including Diablo and UFC Sports 5; ➁ The list also features Road 96, Lightyear Frontier, My Time at Sandrock, Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders, and Rolling Hills; ➂ EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo 1 are set to arrive on January 14th, while several games will be leaving Game Pass on January 15th.

➀ Following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, the console manufacturer has started to bring a number of the publisher's back-catalogue to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. ➁ Classic Call of Duty games such as 'Call of Duty 1', 'Call of Duty 2', and 'Call of Duty 4: MW 2007' have been listed on the Microsoft Store for PC. ➃ It is speculated that these games could be added to Xbox Game Pass soon, possibly with an official announcement at the upcoming 2024 Game Awards.

The first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for November 2024 includes a remaster of Goat Simulator, the latest Metal Slug game, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. StarCraft and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are also joining Game Pass. Some games will be leaving the service on November 15th, including Like a Dragon: Ishin and Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name.

➀ Analysts predict that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass could lead to up to six million lost game sales, but also three to four million new Game Pass subscriptions. ➁ Microsoft announced that Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon release, along with Modern Warfare III and Warzone. ➂ Despite concerns about potential sales impact, analysts believe the move will benefit Microsoft and consumers in the long run.

➀ Microsoft is reportedly considering ceasing Xbox sales in the Middle East; ➁ The rumored portable Xbox handheld will not launch in the region; ➂ Microsoft plans to focus on PC Game Pass and accessories in the Middle East.

➀ This week, Game Pass adds Frostpunk 2; ➁ Wargroove 2 and Ara: History Untold are also announced for Game Pass; ➃ Microsoft brings benefits to Game Pass subscribers for Blizzard's free-to-play games, starting with Overwatch 2.

1. Age of Mythology: Retold leads the September Game Pass update, available on Xbox Series X/S, Cloud, and PC. 2. The game is a remastered version of the classic Age of Empires spin-off, featuring mythical gods. 3. Additional titles will be added to Game Pass throughout September, with major updates planned for October and December.