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Microsoft has dramatically hiked the price of its Game Pass subscription – and introduced a range of confusing new options.The changes mean that everyone around the world will have to pay up to 25 per cent more for their access to the service.And Microsoft also said that some subscribers will no longer get access to new, first-party Xbox games on the day they are released.Microsoft already pushed up Game Pass subscriptions last year, and the new price increases will come on top of those new prices.It comes as Xbox prepares to add new games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops...

Microsoft dramatically increases price of Xbox Game Pass and changes subscriptions

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

10 Best PS5 Games Of All Time

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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Find the best strategy games to grab at a discount during the Tacticon 2024 Steam Sale.

Tacticon 2024 Steam Sale: Best strategy games to grab at a discount

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Review in-progress | Necromunda: Hive Secundus is an exciting new way into the cult classic that's not quite beginner-friendly

Classic Warhammer game gets a Genestealer-fuelled new release that’s Necromunda meets Space Hulk

Over the course of the lifespan of the PlayStation 1, some games made it clear that things were never going to be the same again, and other games didn’t have that immediate impact. It’s the latter we’re focusing on here, with 10 PS1 games that were ahead of their time. From innovative features trapped on otherwise average releases, to excellent titles that simply came out too early in the PlayStation’s run to be properly appreciated, these are the games that told us in one way or another where the industry was headed, even if the games themselves didn’t know it.

10 PS1 Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Want to get through Elden Ring's base game fast? You need these builds.

Two early builds that make Elden Ring easy

Where to find Megalo Don in Fortnite and tips on how to defeat him.

Fortnite: where is Megalo Don?

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

According to a recent internal email reported on by Business Insider and IGN, Microsoft is shutting down a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) team. The team’s lead claims that the company’s leadership has showcased “investigated and evidenced discrimination, harassment, and toxicity.” Additionally, they claim that their “role and team were eliminated due to ‘changing business needs’ as of July 1st, 2024.” It also states that DEI programs and teams are at a danger across all businesses.

Microsoft Officially Kills Woke Gaming

The ZZZ developers have detailed their plans for updates 1.1 and 1.2, including Chain Attack cancels and free time adjustments.

Zenless Zone Zero update 1.1 will allow you to cancel Chain Attacks

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Thursday, July 25th

It took a while, but Team Ninja finally released a Rise of the Ronin demo for PS5, four months after the open-world game launched to middling success

There’s finally a Rise of the Ronin demo on PS5

AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPUs are releasing in a little over a week, and the first review has already been posted. SaddyTech posted a video taking a look at the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X in a slate of games, and there’s some bad news for AMD. Across titles, last generation’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D is faster.

AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPU gets beaten by an unexpected rival

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Season 5 of Modern Warfare 3 has arrived.

Call of Duty: MW3 Season 5 Update Released With Patch Notes

Zenless Zone Zero's simultaneous release on all platforms seems to be paying off for HoYoverse with the title breaking into PS5's most-played games.

Zenless Zone Zero breaks into top ten most-played PS5 games

The Escalation of Freedom update for Helldivers 2 features Super Helldives, new missions and enemies, and Miyazaki's favorite biome.

Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update brings Super Helldives and Miyazaki’s favorite biome

The Apex Legends Premium Battle Pass will be available via Apex Coins, even after the coming restructuring.

Apex Legends reverts key battle pass change after player outcry

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Total War: Warhammer 3 Hotfix 5.1.2 patch notes: Invisible Pistoliers have reappeared

Find the full Total War: Warhammer 3 Hotfix 5.1.2 patch notes including a fix for invisible Pistoliers and...

Total War: Warhammer 3 Hotfix 5.1.2 patch notes: Invisible Pistoliers have reappeared

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