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Xbox Game Pass is getting some drastic changes in September.

Xbox Game Pass to Receive Price Increase and New Subscription Tier

July 30th, 2024 marks the end of an era for many gamers. After nearly two decades, Microsoft has finally completed retiring the Xbox 360. As the console heads into its finale stage of life (or rather, death), the many commodities and resources Xbox plyers have utilized are coming to a close.

Why did the Xbox 360 store shut down?

Microsoft has officially shut off access to the Xbox 360 Marketplace. Gamers now mourn the loss of the iconic console’s storefront — and the “hundreds” of games that are no longer accessible due to the closure, as the Video Game History Foundation posted on X. The...

Gamers mourn Xbox 360 after digital store shutdown

Everyone has been mourning the death of the Xbox 360 after its marketplace officially shut down earlier this week, recalling some of their favorite memories with the console that introduced them to life-long friends and some of their favorite games. Leave it to GameStop to show up to the party with nothing but petty grievances.

GameStop Dunks On Digital Games And Gets Savaged By Xbox 360 Fans

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In this week’s newsletter: We’ve become so used to digitally downloading games now that it’s easy to forget how novel it once was, thanks to places like Xbox 360’s Marketplace

The Xbox 360’s pioneering online store has gone offline – and it marks the end of a gaming era

It’s always tragic when a beloved e-shop gets shut down. This time around, it’s the Xbox 360, which has a special place in many people’s hearts. However, GameStop didn’t even wait for the body to be cold to call out those who buy digital. Gamers didn’t take kindly to that.

GameStop Throws Shade at Xbox 360 Store Shutting Down, Gets Dunked On

You no longer need to feel cooped up on your console, only able to talk to friends who happened to purchase the same big, expensive Xbox or PlayStation 5 as you. Discord is adding direct friends and chat integration to Xbox Series X and S consoles, plus watching friends’ streams without loading the app on your phone. It’s getting so easy to use Discord on consoles and PCs that you might as well ignore your Xbox or PS5 friends list altogether.

There’s No Reason to Use PlayStation or Xbox Voice Chat Anymore, Just Use Discord

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

There’s a sizeable portion of the gaming audience for whom there’s absolutely no beating the feeling of triumphing over a seemingly insurmountable challenge after hours of attempts. If you’re in that group and own a PS5, luckily enough for you, there’s no shortage of such experiences on the console, and here, we’re going to rank them based on how difficult they are at their best (or at their worst, depending on how you choose to look at it).

15 Hardest PS5 Games of All Time

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It's a sad day for Xbox 360 players, who are paying homage to its Marketplace that Microsoft has shut down for good.The iconic console was released along with its digital storefront in November 2005 – and after more than 18-and-a-half years, it has been closed down.Players can still access purchases made through the storefront and download this content but any new purchases cannot be made.A long list of video games and add-ons that could only be bought through this digital storefront specifically are now gone for good.Fans and even former employees have been flocking to X/Twitter with the tweet 'RIP...

'RIP Xbox 360': Fans say goodbye as marketplace shuts down for good

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

While many people are excited about the upcoming Madden NFL 25, there is a trepidation amongst diehard fans that can’t be ignored. Why is that? Simply put, the franchise has been on what many feel is a “downward slope” over the last several years. The reason for that is while the game continues to sell well, EA Sports hasn’t done much to try to keep the game exciting from year to year. Think about it like this: what really changes in football from one season to the next outside of the players on the roster? Exactly. As such, things have become rather stale.

Madden NFL 25 Highlights Special “Dynamic” Features In Franchise Mode

Some players reckon that it won’t be long before Sony fully pulls the plug on PS3’s PS Store after Xbox 360 marketplace shutdown. The company had originally planned to shut PS3’s store down back in 2021, but was met with swift backlash, resulting in a reversal of the decision.

PS3 Fans Fear PS Store Closure After Xbox 360 Marketplace Shutdown

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The Xbox network is suffering a Twitter-like spam botpocalypse right now with an avalanche of unwanted scam messages hitting players' inboxes.

Xbox's messaging system has a bot spamocalypse on its hands right now

The console gaming landscape has changed significantly during the last two decades, including the entrance of new competitors such as Microsoft. One of the most significant changes to consoles has been the inclusion of online marketplaces, such as the Xbox 360 marketplace. Microsoft's popular GamePass is the evolution of that idea.

Xbox 360 Marketplace Closes Today Ending A Glorious Gaming Era

With the ongoing strike, SAG-AFTRA, that started on July 26th, 2024, Grand Theft Auto 6 won’t be affected, which is something that many were worried about once the strike was made public online. A union representative said that “performers working on the game are allowed to continue to work on the project.” Currently, there are no leads on who the voice actors are for the main characters or anyone who is voice acting within the game. This strike has been called by the union for American actors due to failed negotiations to protect the use of AI for the actors.

GTA 6 Won’t Be Affected By SAG-AFTRA

The Nintendo Switch offers versatile gaming options with multiple models based on portability and TV use. The Steam Deck and other handhelds provide high-performance gaming on the go. Android gaming handhelds like the Razer Edge and AYN Odin 2 offer improved mobile gaming experiences. With so many different types of...

Which Handheld Game Consoles Are Worth It in 2024?

If there was any doubt that , then Microsoft’s latest Q4 FY2024 financial results and subsequent earnings call certainly eliminates that. The company has made it clear that it’s doubling down on content and services as Xbox hardware sales saw yet another significant drop of 42% in this quarter.

Xbox Games Will Continue to Target ‘New Audiences’ as Console Sales Fall Further

The PlayStation Portal handheld Remote Play device for PS5 has been hard to get since its release, but we’re finally seeing some discounts now the accessory is readily available. Very is selling the PlayStation Portal for £179.99. That’s £20 off the asking price for the device that usually costs...

Quick! The PlayStation Portal is back on sale

It certainly took Activision long enough. Activision admits that an issue affected Call of Duty that allowed cheaters to get in en masse. Early reporting on the issue came courtesy of CharlieIntel. This is what they initially stated in Twitter, over the weekend:. “There seems to be an influx in...

Activision Updates Call Of Duty’s Ricochet After Bug Allows Cheaters To Thrive

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Valorant Console Open Beta Is Live – And Game Pass Gets You All The Agents

Xbox owners got the win on this one. Last week, we reported on the rumor that Valorant was coming to consoles soon. Now, we have confirmation,...

Valorant Console Open Beta Is Live – And Game Pass Gets You All The Agents

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