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Xbox Game Pass Wave 2: 9 New Games and What Each Tier Gets

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Microsoft just announced the second wave of October Game Pass additions: nine games from October 21 to November 3, headlined by Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. But which of them you can actually play depends on your tier — and the cheapest plan gets none of them. In brief The wave: 9 games join Xbox … Read more

Game Pass Loses 8 Games on Oct 31: Which Are Worth Your Time

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Standfirst: Microsoft’s Game Pass rotation takes eight games on October 31, 2026 — including LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Wartales, and two classic Double Fine remasters. With 11 days left, here’s which ones you can still finish, which to buy at the member discount, and which to let go. In brief Eight games leave … Read more