A subtle but noticeable shift has hit Microsoft Rewards, with Xbox gift card redemptions increasing in cost for users in both the US and the UK.

Ahead of its 10th anniversary, Microsoft Rewards quietly implements a change that makes it a significantly worse proposition for many Xbox gamers.

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Microsoft Rewards increases Xbox gift card redemption by roughly 5% in the US and UK, impacting avid point collectors and ...

Microsoft has announced some major changes for Game Pass. It’s rebranding some of the tiers, which should make it a little easier to keep tabs on what games and features are available on Game Pass ...

TL;DR: Microsoft has removed the 10% DLC discount from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, replacing it with a points-based rewards system requiring active participation. Full games still receive up to 20% off, ...

As part of controversial changes made to Xbox Game Pass this week, Microsoft has pulled the 10% discount on DLC for Game Pass games that Ultimate subscribers were able to get, seemingly in favor of ...

Microsoft announced on Oct. 1 a new set of changes for Xbox Game Pass that will affect across all three tiers of the service, including folding Windows PC games into every tier — and raising the price ...

Microsoft may not be selling many Xboxes these days, and as such, they want to wring the most money possible out of its Game Pass subscriptions. Now, we have some overhauls to that subscription ...

Microsoft increased its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription price by 50% to $29.99 per month. Ultimate subscribers will have access to over 400 games and 75 day-one releases. Game Pass Essential and ...