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The monthly subscription gaming model is a huge trend in the game industry that will likely triple the value of the industry. According to experts, the subscription-based and cloud gaming industry will reach about $7.24 billion by 2027. Especially, after the success of the Xbox Game Pass, many giants in the industry are thinking about shifting to a subscription-based gaming model.

Companies such as Amazon, Apple, and Google are new in the cloud-based gaming model offering a wide range of games to their users. Despite so many developments in the cloud-based gaming industry, many experts still think that the model won’t succeed in the long run. Let’s understand the challenges that the monthly subscription gaming model might face.

Gamers Prefer Retail

The major problem is why experts think the monthly subscription gaming model won’t succeed in retail purchasing. Gamers still prefer retail over online games to experience physical satisfaction. They feel happy about buying

New month, new games rolling in! Xbox Game Pass members are always eager to find out which new games are coming up in March 2022 for them to play. Xbox is known to roll out some of the best and most exciting titles every month, which are available to download without any additional charges. We already know that March will be an exciting month for those who have Game Pass. Without further ado, let's dive in and find out what Xbox Game Pass has to offer in March 2022.

Far: Changing Tides

Are you a fan of the post-apocalyptic world? If yes, then Far: Changing Tides is the game for you. It is a beautifully designed game where Toe, the protagonist, navigates through the flooded landscapes to solve puzzles and search for a home for himself. You can play this game on your PC or the Xbox as well.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Flying from one country to another might be difficult after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, nothing can stop you from flying freely with Microsoft

Microsoft was the first console manufacturer to introduce subscriptions for online play through Xbox Live Gold. The new change forever changed the gaming industry for both the better and worse. And while the golden days of Xbox Live remained in the Xbox 360 era, a slew of anti-consumer practices led to Xbox Live becoming the subscription people would buy begrudgingly. But with the new Xbox Gamepass coming along, people had their reservations about how it would work. More specifically, people were concerned about how auto-renewals would work on the system.

Auto-Renewals for Xbox Live Gold

One of the major complaints gamers have had with Microsoft’s console is that it auto-renews subscriptions like Xbox Live Gold. And with people getting the new monthly subscription for Gamepass, those would auto-renew as well. For many people, this was absurd, as their cards would automatically be charged for renewing the subscription without them accepting it. Even though they could cancel

Almost everyone in the gaming community is now aware that Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard. The announcement from Microsoft surprised the world, especially the gaming industry. This post includes all the information that you need to know about this acquisition.

Two months ago Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft gaming explained the discrimination and sexual harassment scandal at Activision Blizzard. Furthermore, he added that Microsoft is evaluating the condition because of the relationship with the company. Later, they announced they are taking over the biggest game company.

Facts about Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

After the acquisition, Microsoft will control the biggest game series in the world. This includes Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Overwatch. Furthermore, they will own the massive list of old games. A while ago, Microsoft completed the acquisition of Bethesda Softworks. They offered an outstanding deal. But once, they will take over Activision

In the early days of 2022, Microsoft made waves by purchasing Activision Blizzard. The company is responsible for some of the biggest online franchises of all time (starcraft and overwatch), the biggest MMO ever (world of warcraft), and the highest-grossing annual series (call of duty), could possibly become an Xbox exclusive developer. And for a price tag of over $70 billion, it was the largest acquisition in gaming history.

With such a massive acquisition taking place, Sony was quick to respond with one of their own. Sony will be purchasing the original Halo developer for a relatively tame price tag of just $3.6 billion. It is one of three major consolidations to happen in the games industry in a single month.

According to the fine print, the original Halo development studio will become an independent subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). The current management team at Bungie will be part of the board of directors, which will include the current CEO.

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In 2022, there is a software development battle and new console models from Sony and Microsoft are struggling to keep up with it. The promise of software is always better than the hardware. Still, the holiday season was busy and online stores continue to offer new Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

What’s startling is that no new-generation games are on the list for either of these consoles. Currently, Sony’s 2022 release lineup covers PlayStation 4 and 5. On the other hand, Microsoft celebrates Xbox Series X with a cross-gen release like Halo and Forza franchises.

Next-Gen Games in No Sight

It has been a little over a year since the arrival of PS5 and Xbox Series X, but next-gen gaming is nowhere in sight. In fact, there are a handful of games that can leverage the full capabilities of Ps5 and Xbox Series X. Of course, enthusiasts and curious gamers are still buying the new consoles from Microsoft and Sony. But the new age of console gaming deserves next-gen games

Halo Infinite is the biggest upcoming video game from Microsoft.  The campaign was released on December 8^th. At E3 2019, Microsoft presented the audience with a cinematic trailer of this game. This trailer gave a much closer look at the master chief and his cinematic design. In that sequence, the master chief woke up to embark on his journey and fans have been trying to figure out the rest of the sequence for months.

Microsoft is keeping extensive story details hidden for the time being. Nonetheless, the developers did confirm that the new Halo game will be more centered on the master chief. Emphasizing on master chief shows their commitment towards improving the inadequacies of the Halo 5. Ultimately, enter into this game thinking of it as a continuation of Halo 5.

Takes Place in Zetta Halo

Zetta Halo is a location found on Halo Lore. According to the story of Halo, the ring worlds were created by the forerunners race, and they acted as super weapons looking

If you are an Xbox user or are looking to switch to it from your PlayStation, PC, or any other gaming device, then you should know that it has an altogether different experience from other consoles. Plus, things get even better when you have access to the Xbox Game Pass, which is specially provided by Microsoft for players who like to explore a wide range of new and exciting games every now and then.

This article covers everything you need to know about the Xbox Game Pass, as well as what it has to offer.

What is Xbox Game Pass?

The Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service for Xbox users, and it provides them with a wide range of games that they can download and play however long they want to. It is a paid service that is quite similar to the PlayStation Plus and EA Play services. When you fire up your Xbox console or log in to the Xbox store on your PC, you will find a special section for the Game Pass, where you can explore the free games it has to offer, as well

If you are a true gamer or know someone who is, you would notice that their rooms are decked out with everything that they need to make their gaming experience a delightful one. Their gaming setup would include ambient lighting, a gaming chair, a high-definition display, a gaming console or gaming PC, and much more. Some would also have a mini-fridge in their room so that they don’t have to leave their stations for anything at all.

Speaking of mini-fridges, you must have come across the Xbox Series X Mini-Fridge meme if you follow gaming channels and groups on social media. It has caused quite an uproar, especially since Microsoft announced that it will make the meme a reality. Let’s talk about how the story unfolded.

How it Started

If you are a console gamer, you would be aware of the plethora of memes in which people make fun of the design of the Xbox Series X, which is Microsoft’s latest offering. The design of this console was made fun to the extent that Microsoft

A week ago news website PlayStation Lifestyle reported that there was a company named Simulmedia that was looking to implement mobile-style advertisements into console games. In that report, the company claimed that EA signed a deal to work those ads in. This week, EA denied those reports and said that they’re not currently looking at those style ads in games.

The rebuttal came after the story gained traction, with EA saying that they haven’t signed any type of agreement with Simulmedia and that they’re not going to be putting paid ads into games in the way

At this point, Simulmedia has not issued a comment on why they said that they’re working with EA. The company also said that they’re working with Hi-Rez Studios, who’s known for putting out the games Smite and Paladins.

A statement from EA regarding the matter read in part: “Following incorrect reports suggesting that we are looking to introduce ‘TV-style’ commercials into our games, we wanted to clarify that in-game