Friday ended with a bit of a shocker, as Microsoft announced that it would soon be jacking the price of Xbox Live Gold up considerably. Many pundits presumed that this was an effort to drive more people towards adopting an Xbox Game Pass subscription, but whatever the true reasoning behind the move, folks weren’t exactly impressed.
Is Xbox Live Gold needed in this day and age of the Microsoft eco-system push? Rumours have been circulating that the company is looking to do away with Xbox Live Gold and replace it with a free online service that would drive the numbers up more on Game Pass subscriptions, something which Microsoft has flatout denied.
Kicking off or ending this Thursday's Xbox Series X showcase with an announcement regarding a massive overhaul of Xbox Live? That could be a serious showstopper.
Back in 2016, Microsoft increased the local price of Xbox Live and its associated services, to align with the local exchange rate a little better. At the time, it was around R11 to the Dollar, but Xbox Live Gold – which cost $10 a month – was available for about R50 a month. The price was raised to R159, sparking outrage.
Ding! That’s the sound of the bell being rung for our subscription friends with benefits. With Sony playing a strong hand in yesterday’s subscription membership poker, Microsoft has dealt a few cards of their own on the table. Depending on your tastes though, these cards may not be a straight line of aces when compared to Sony’s royal flush.
Xbox One gamers looking to grab a unique name for themselves on Xbox Live, can now finally do just that without any fear of their chosen handle having already been scooped up.
Last week saw Shawn Layden say sayonara to Sony after calling the company home for many a year, and that’s a departure that’ll be joined by Microsoft’s own corporate vice president as Mike Ybarra bids a fond farewell to the global brand.
If you’re looking for a digital distraction to take your mind off of the looming apocalypse, then Microsoft has you covered in the August Games With Gold line-up, which is going for the first-party jugular. The month ahead will Gears of War 4 and Forza Motorsport 6 on the premium side, whereas the more retro offerings will include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Torchlight.
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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