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Multiple Xbox Game Pass games delisted due to Unity security issue – TrueAchievements

Multiple Xbox Game Pass games delisted due to Unity security issue  TrueAchievements Unity has found a security vulnerability that has sat dormant for almost a decade: ‘Take immediate action to protect your games & apps’  PC Gamer Unity discloses a years-old security exploit and urges developers to update their games  The Verge Unity Discloses Security Flaw In Games Dating Back To 2017  80 Level …

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After the Week Microsoft Had You’d Be Forgiven for Believing a Rumor That Xbox Had Canceled Its Next-Gen Hardware Plans, but the Company Insists It’s False

After the Week Microsoft Had You’d Be Forgiven for Believing a Rumor That Xbox Had Canceled Its Next-Gen Hardware Plans, but the Company Insists It’s False

Microsoft has issued a statement insisting it remains committed to Xbox consoles after a fresh rumor that it planned to exit the hardware business. The rumor emerged from an alleged insider who claimed Microsoft’s Xbox hardware plans had become less sure and that the future of Xbox was software publishing — a common suggestion on social media and on forums. …

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Xbox Might Be Going Full Third Party and Leaving Hardware for Good

Xbox Might Be Going Full Third Party and Leaving Hardware for Good

Microsoft already garnered headlines last week when it announced a 50% increase in the pricing of Xbox Game Pass. According to a new rumor, though, the company’s strategy may be shifting to an even greater degree than people imagined. The rumor comes from leaker SneakersSO, who previously leaked Xbox’s initial plans to start porting its games to other consoles. In …

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Sam’s Club Is Reportedly Also Clearancing Xbox Consoles Like Costco

Sam’s Club Is Reportedly Also Clearancing Xbox Consoles Like Costco

In a rather interesting turn of events, Costco is not the only U.S.-based retailer to be clearancing its stock of Xbox Series X and S consoles. That’s because its competitor, Sam’s Club, has also begun the process of eliminating existing stock, too. As first shared on social media by CAG, both the Series S and Series X are under some …

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Microsoft’s adding an ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft’s adding an ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox is planning to add a free, ad-supported tier to its cloud gaming service. That means you should be able to stream certain games without paying. The Verge broke the news, citing sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans. The tech site reported that Microsoft was getting ready to announce the news and had been testing ad-supported gaming internally. The ads would …

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Microsoft Set To Announce ‘Free’ Xbox Cloud Gaming Tier With Ads

Microsoft Set To Announce ‘Free’ Xbox Cloud Gaming Tier With Ads

With Microsoft extending Xbox Cloud Gaming access to all versions of Xbox Game Pass earlier this week (with different benefits and limitations for each), the company is apparently set to announce a free version for xCloud soon as well. This is coming from Tom Warren at The Verge, who says that ad-supported streaming is being tested inside of the company …

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Microsoft is about to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads

Microsoft is about to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads

Microsoft is getting ready to announce an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the software maker has started testing ad-supported games streaming internally, allowing employees to play select titles free without a Game Pass subscription. I understand that the free ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming will include the ability to …

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