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Xbox Cloud Gaming hour limits on Game Pass: only 5, 10, or 15 per month

From November 2026: 5, 10, or 15 cloud hours per month on Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. Extra hours on the Microsoft Store and what changes for Xbox Cloud Gaming.

September 4, 20264 min read

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Subscriptions: are you actually using what you pay for?

Streaming, music, and Game Pass: we pay for several services every month, but do we really use them? A take on product-as-a-service and money that quietly disappears.

July 27, 20266 min read

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Game Pass: Essential, Premium, PC, and Ultimate

Game Pass Essential vs Premium vs PC vs Ultimate in 2026: price, day-one games, and cloud hours. Which Xbox subscription fits how you play.

July 26, 20266 min read

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: dates and the biggest reveals

Release calendar from June’s showcase: Gears, Fable, Halo, Persona, and more, plus what’s worth keeping an eye on.

June 8, 20264 min read