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CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
One of 2024's Best Games Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
Metaphor: ReFantazio was one of CNET's games of the year in 2024, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to experience it for themselves tomorrow. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gives you access to a large library of games, with new titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added monthly, plus other benefits, such as online multiplayer and deals on non-Game Pass titles. Read more: Play Classic Games From the '80s and '90s on Xbox Game Pass Now Here are the games Microsoft is adding to Game Pass soon. You can also check out what games the company added to the service earlier in May, including Doom: The Dark Ages. Monster Train 2 PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play now. In the original Monster Train, you were fighting angelic forces to take back your home in hell. In this go-round, former angels and demons have made an unholy alliance to stop powerful creatures known as Titans from destroying the world. The deck-building gameplay that made the original Monster Train is back in this sequel, with new abilities, challenges and more for you to tackle. Creatures of Ava New to Game Pass Standard. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers could play this game full of cute creatures in August, and Game Pass Standard subscribers can try it out soon, too. This action-adventure creature-saver game is all about understanding and taming different creatures from various climates. Though your mission is to stop a life-consuming infection that threatens the world, I can't blame you if you just want to cuddle and pet all the cute critters in the game. Stalker 2 New to Game Pass Standard. Microsoft The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was established in the wake of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. It's one of the most radioactively contaminated areas on Earth, and you get to explore it in this highly anticipated sequel. However, you're not alone. Mutated animals, humans and other dangerous creatures roam the zone. So choose your path wisely, and you might survive. You might even shape the future of humanity. Game Pass Standard subscribers can play this survival horror game a few months after Game Pass Ultimate subscribers could. Tales of Kenzera: Zau PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play now. This side-scrolling Metroidvania-style game was inspired by Bantu myths. In this game, your father has died, and you make a bargain with the God of Death to bring him back. You'll wield cosmic powers, travel through mystical realms and confront three mighty beings who seem pretty familiar to you. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play now. Ubsioft This RPG shooter begins a few months after the events of the original game when chaos has engulfed Washington, DC. Enemy factions have overrun the city's streets, and settlements of citizens are threatened by new enemies. It's up to you to help liberate the city. This game lands on Game Pass just in time for Year 7 Season 1, which brings new gear, weapons and more to the game. To a T PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play now. Being 13 years old is hard, and being 13 years old while standing in a T pose all the time can be even more difficult. This narrative-adventure game comes from Keita Takahashi, the creator of Katamari Damacy, and you'll experience a colorful story, explore your seaside town, and hang out with a precious and helpful dog. Takahashi talks about the game with CNET's Sean Booker here. Metaphor: ReFantazio Coming to Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on May 29. Traverse vast lands, explore dungeons and take part in a royal tournament to decide who the next ruler of the kingdom will be in one of the best games of 2024. This turn-based fantasy RPG comes from the creators of Persona 3, 4 and 5, so expect some similar stylistic choices. But CNET's Imad Khan said what really stands out about this game is "its addictive RPG gameplay loop." Spray Paint Simulator Coming to PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on May 29. Bring some color to the world in this simulator, which lands on Game Pass right when it comes out. You'll restore worn-out surfaces, apply fresh coats of paint and make the world a little brighter in this relaxing, precision game. Crypt Custodian Coming to Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on June 3. Cleaning up the afterlife can be hard, but someone's got to do it. And that someone is you! In this top-down Metroidvania-style game, you play as a mischievous cat named Pluto. You die and agree to be janitor of the afterlife forever, but it's not all doom and gloom. You can hang out with other spirits, battle creatures and explore the ghostly landscape. Symphonia Coming to Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on June 3. Music acts as a source of life and energy in this nonviolent platformer. But when the founders of an orchestra vanish and life goes quiet, it's up to mysterious musician Philemon to find answers. Use your violin and bow to explore the musical world, reactivate the musical machinery scattered throughout the land and bring the orchestra back together. More games land on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) Game Pass Ultimate members can access loads of games, as well as Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). This lets subscribers access games on consoles, PCs, smartphones and more devices without downloading the game to their device. Microsoft added these games to its cloud gaming service, so subscribers can play them anywhere. Brütal Legend Costume Quest 2 Day of the Tentacle Remastered Full Throttle Remastered Grim Fandango Remastered Max: The Curse of Brotherhood Neon Abyss Quantum Break Rare Replay ScreamRide State of Decay: Year-One SteamWorld Dig 2 Sunset Overdrive Super Lucky's Tale Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection Games leaving Game Pass on May 31 Microsoft is adding those games to Game Pass soon, but it's also removing five games from the service on May 31. That means you still have some time to finish your campaign and any side quests before you'll have to buy these games separately. Cassette Beasts Firework Humanity Remnant 2 Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer For more on Xbox, discover other games available on Game Pass Ultimate now, read our hands-on review of the gaming service and learn which Game Pass plan is right for you. You can also check out what to know about upcoming Xbox game price hikes.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
PlayStation is giving away a FREE Call of Duty game upgrade – and fans have just hours left to claim
Three-time world darts champion Michael Van Gerwen is a fan of the game GAMING PERK PlayStation is giving away a FREE Call of Duty game upgrade – and fans have just hours left to claim PLAYSTATION is giving away a free Call of Duty game upgrade – but fans will need to be quick to claim it. PlayStation Plus members, Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can get a FREE in-game bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with this one-time offer. Advertisement 2 PlayStation fans only have until midnight on May 12 to claim their free upgrade As an extra bonus, the deal also extends to a free upgrade for Call of Duty: Warzone. You can claim your free upgrade here, on But the clock is ticking. Fans only have until midnight on Monday May 12 to claim the offer. Advertisement After that, users will be unable to download the upgrade. It's certainly worth upgrading, with PlayStation unveiling a host of new content in this offer. The free pack includes the following updates: 2x Operator Skins 4x Weapon Blueprints Finishing Move Emote 2x Weapon Charms Loading Screen Spray 2XP Token (1 hour) 2WXP Token (1 hour) It's worth keeping in mind that Activision may update, replace, or remove this in-game content at any time after you download it. Advertisement Darts star Michael van Gerwen reveals love of Call of Duty before being called out by Olympic hero Call of Duty received an unexpected marketing boost recently after darts hero Michael van Gerwen revealed playing it is his favourite hobby. The three-time PDC world champion, 35, told an audience he enjoys some downtime playing Call of Duty away from the oche. News of the free upgrade comes as gamers anxiously await for GTA 6 to be released after bosses at Rockstar Games said it planned to unleash the next title in autumn 2025. But it will now come out on May 26, 2026. Advertisement Gamers have waited more than 10 years for a new main title in the hugely successful series which has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. Rockstar first released a trailer for GTA 6 in 2023, after it was leaked early online. Fans of the game have been fearing a delay might be on the cards for sometime due to a lack of updates from the company. However, elsewhere in the sector the retro gaming market is thriving – and some long-forgotten treasures could fetch a tidy sum. Advertisement 2 Call of Duty Warzone is one of PlayStation's most popular games Games once dismissed as outdated are now highly sought-after collectables, fetching eye-watering prices at auction. A sealed, first-print Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) achieved a £1.5million sale in 2021, setting a record as the most expensive video game ever sold. While a gold Nintendo World Championships 1990 cartridge sold for over £160,000 last year as fewer than 20 confirmed copies exist. Advertisement However, some of the rarest and most valuable games out there aren't necessarily the ones you'd expect. Karlo Čičko, tech expert and software developer at GameBoost, said: "One thing I've learned from working at GameBoost and spending time around serious collectors is that it's not always about Mario or Zelda. "Some of the real unicorns are tied to obscure competitions, tiny production runs, or even developer mistakes."
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
PlayStation is giving away a FREE Call of Duty game upgrade – and fans have just hours left to claim
PLAYSTATION is giving away a free Call of Duty game upgrade – but fans will need to be quick to claim it. PlayStation Plus members, Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can get a FREE in-game bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with this one-time offer. Advertisement 2 PlayStation fans only have until midnight on May 12 to claim their free upgrade As an extra bonus, the deal also extends to a free upgrade for Call of Duty: Warzone. You can claim your free upgrade on But the clock is ticking. Fans only have until midnight on Monday May 12 to claim the offer. Advertisement After that, users will be unable to download the upgrade. It's certainly worth upgrading, with PlayStation unveiling a host of new content in this offer. The free pack includes the following updates: 2x Operator Skins 4x Weapon Blueprints Finishing Move Emote 2x Weapon Charms Loading Screen Spray 2XP Token (1 hour) 2WXP Token (1 hour) Most read in Gaming It's worth keeping in mind that Activision may update, replace, or remove this in-game content at any time after you download it. Advertisement Darts star Michael van Gerwen reveals love of Call of Duty before being called out by Olympic hero Call of Duty received an unexpected marketing boost recently after darts hero Michael van Gerwen revealed playing it is his favourite hobby. The three-time PDC world champion, 35, told an audience he enjoys some downtime playing Call of Duty away from the oche. News of the free upgrade comes as gamers But it will now come out on May 26, 2026. Advertisement Gamers have waited more than 10 years for a new main title in the hugely successful series which has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. Rockstar first released a trailer for GTA 6 in 2023, after it was leaked early online. Fans of the game have been fearing a delay might be on the cards for sometime due to a lack of updates from the company. However, elsewhere in the sector the retro gaming market is thriving – and some long-forgotten treasures could fetch a tidy sum. Advertisement 2 Call of Duty Warzone is one of PlayStation's most popular games A sealed, first-print Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) achieved a £1.5million sale in 2021, setting a record as the most expensive video game ever sold. While a gold Nintendo World Championships 1990 cartridge sold for over £160,000 last year as fewer than 20 confirmed copies exist. Advertisement However, some of the rarest and most valuable games out there aren't necessarily the ones you'd expect. Read more on the Irish Sun Karlo Čičko, tech expert and software developer at GameBoost, said: "One thing I've learned from working at GameBoost and spending time around serious collectors is that it's not always about Mario or Zelda. "Some of the real unicorns are tied to obscure competitions , tiny production runs, or even developer mistakes." How to store your retro video games IF you are keeping hold of old consoles and video games hoping they could one day be worth a small fortune, following these five tips can make sure they stay in top condition to maximise their value... Clean everything thoroughly before storing it. Use appropriate, non-abrasive cleaning solutions and tools tailored to the specific materials (plastic, metal, labels, etc.). Dust, grime, and even fingerprints can degrade surfaces over time — proactive cleaning minimises long-term damage. Keep an eye on the temperature and humidity in your storage space. Avoid storing them in attics, basements, and garages where these variables are often extreme. The ideal conditions should mimic a living space — stable temperatures and moderate humidity. This prevents warping, corrosion, and label damage. Use proper packaging to protect your items from bumps and scratches. The original packaging is ideal (and also adds value to the game), but sturdy boxes with ample will also work. Organise and label everything so you can easily find what you're looking for. A spreadsheet or database can be helpful for cataloguing your collection.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Play Clair Obscur, Call of Duty and More on Xbox Game Pass Now
CNET and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Want to explore a fantastical world inspired by the Belle Époque and fight otherworldly creatures? Game Pass subscribers can do all that in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the turn-based RPG available now on the service. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate -- a CNET Editors' Choice award pick -- offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gets you access to a large library of games, with new titles like Avowed added monthly, plus other benefits, such as online multiplayer and deals on non-Game Pass titles. Read more: Microsoft's Developer Direct Proved Game Pass Is Xbox's New Norm Here are the games Microsoft added to Xbox Game Pass in April. You can also play the remastered Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion now on Game Pass. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play now. Microsoft Once a year, the Paintress awakens and paints a number. Then, everyone that age vanishes. People put together expeditions to stop the Paintress and keep them from killing more people, but none have ever returned. You'll step into the shoes of Gustave (voiced by Charlie Cox) as he leads the latest expedition to find the Paintress. In this turn-based RPG, you'll explore a fantasy world and fight wild creatures, learn their patterns and time your attacks just right in order to progress. And despite the turn-based combat, you'll still have to be on your toes as enemy attacks turn combat into real-time encounters. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play now. In this rebooted first-person shooter, you can continue the story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as you and a special forces team try to track down a terrorist leader who came into possession of some American-made missiles. You can also take on your friends in immersive online multiplayer battles filled with fast-paced action and lots and lots of guns. Dredge Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard subscribers can play now. This game is a mix of cozy fishing and Lovecraftian horror, and if those two things don't sound like they work together, trust me they do -- I've sunk many hours into this game. You'll outfit your boat with better equipment, explore islands to discover their ancient secrets and scour the ocean for treasures. You'll also learn that some things are better left hidden. Neon White Game Pass Standard subscribers can play now. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have been able to play this game since July, and Game Pass Standard subscribers can get in on this shooting puzzle platformer soon, too. You play as an assassin handpicked by Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live in Heaven. Only the fastest, most efficient slayer wins. Your competition seems a little familiar, like you knew them in a past life. Do you, or is it a trick to make you lose? SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard subscribers can play now. Most people know SpongeBob SquarePants works as a fry cook, but what's his best friend, Patrick Star, doing while he's at work? Well, anything he wants to do! In this open-world adventure, you'll step into the shorts of Patrick, play physics-based games and put on silly costumes for fun. You'll also see some familiar faces, like SpongeBob, Squidward and other residents of Bikini Bottom. Crime Scene Cleaner Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play now. Being in the mob isn't all gunfights and high-profile negotiations. Someone has to clean up all the mess. And in this game, that someone is you. After the flashy shootouts, the mob calls you in to clean the blood and gunk from the area, like Winston Wolf in Pulp Fiction. Even after the blood is gone, don't forget to tidy up and straighten out any posters, chairs or other furniture that may have gone askew. Grab your mop and bucket, you're going to need them. Tempopo Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play now. The musical flowers have been scattered across the sky and it's your job to find them all. In this musical puzzle game, you'll maneuver through 60 levels by smashing, blocking and pushing your way through obstacles to retrieve the missing flowers. Each flower sings its own tune and the more you rescue, the larger your melodic garden grows. Towerborne (game preview) Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play now. The Belfry stands as a symbol of hope and safety in this world and it's up to you and your companions to defend it from the monsters lurking just outside the walls. You can customize your character, weapons and gear to better fit your play style before venturing out from the Belfry to vanquish the looming terror. Far Cry 4 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard subscribers can play now. Ubisoft Travel to the fictitious Himalayan country of Kyrat in this 2014 entry in the Far Cry series. You'll dive into a civil war between the forces of the country's dictator, Pagan Min, and a rebel group called the Golden Path. Explore the open-world setting, using various weapons -- like bows and flamethrowers -- and even ride elephants as you work to bring peace to Kyrat. Anno 1800 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard can play now. It's the dawn of the Industrial Age in this city-building, real-time strategy game, and your choices will define the world. Technology is advancing rapidly and political actors are trying to build world-spanning empires through conquest. It's up to you how you'll deal with these challenges. Will you be an innovator and come up with new technologies or will you conquer far-off lands for your own gain? The choice is yours. Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $20 a month See at Microsoft Games that left Game Pass While Microsoft added those games to Game Pass, it also removed six others from the service. So if you still need finish your main and side quests in these games, you'll have to buy them separately. For more on Xbox, check out other games available on Game Pass Ultimate now, read our hands-on review of the gaming service and learn which Game Pass plan is right for you.
Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Every Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors It's been a very busy year for video games, and Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass platform has been getting a workout, with fantastic games like the excellent Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered, and more coming to the service in recent months. May is looking decidedly quieter – so far at least – ahead of the big Nintendo Switch 2 release date, but that doesn't mean Microsoft is resting on its laurels. May's Game Pass releases see a host of previously Game Pass Ultimate-exclusive games filtering their way down to Game Pass Standard, alongside a pretty decent selection of new games coming to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Among them is the highly anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages, a couple of fantastic indies, and the return of Warhammer: Vermintide 2, which has been absent from the service for a little while now. Key visual showing off the games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the month of May 2025. Key visual showing off the games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the month of May 2025. Microsoft Here's every game coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025. Xbox Game Pass New Games in May 2025 Here's every game announced so far for Game Pass in May 2025, including platforms and dates for when they'll be available. Dredge (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 7 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console) – May 7 Now with Game Pass Standard Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S) – May 7 Now with Game Pass Standard Metal Slug Tactics (Console) – May 7 Now with Game Pass Standard Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 8 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 8 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) – May 13 Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard DOOM: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 15 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 16 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard Xbox Game Pass Titles Leaving in May 2025 Sadly, whenever new games are added to Game Pass, some leave, too. With the exception of first-party Xbox-published titles, every game on Game Pass eventually gets removed, though as seen with some of the picks above, they do sometimes return. In any case, you can get a 20% discount on all games about to leave the service if you're subscribed to Game Pass and want to keep playing. Here are the games leaving Game Pass in May 2025: May 15, 2025
