Xbox Live used to be Microsoft’s online gaming service, but it’s now known as Xbox Game Pass. Launched in 2017, Game Pass lets you play a wide variety of games for a monthly subscription fee—similar to how Netflix works for movies and TV shows. For a long time, it was considered the best value in gaming. However, recent price increases and changes to the service in 2025 have led some to question if the original deal was sustainable.
The Xbox found strong success in the US and other English-speaking countries, thanks to popular games like Halo and Forza, as well as exclusive titles from other developers. Microsoft’s Xbox also pioneered many gaming features we see today. Things like online gaming networks, games that are constantly updated, subscription services, and using the cloud for gaming all started with ideas Microsoft put into practice – with varying degrees of success.
AdDuplex has shared a preview of their October data, showing how the Windows Phone market is changing. This isn’t unexpected, as there haven’t been many new Windows Phone devices released recently while everyone prepares for Windows 10.
Yes, RedSec will be completely free to play. You won’t need to buy Battlefield 6 or pay for a subscription like Game Pass to play it. It’s a separate game, so anyone can download and start playing, even if they haven’t played Battlefield 6’s multiplayer.
As a researcher studying this game, what immediately stands out is that it delivers everything Battlefield fans expect. We’re talking huge-scale destruction, the ability to drive vehicles, and just general chaos as 100 players battle it out on a massive map. You can play with one friend as a duo, or team up with a full squad of four, and it really *feels* like a classic Battlefield experience.
Today, the companies announced a new, finalized agreement as their multi-billion dollar partnership moves forward. This agreement clarifies Microsoft’s position and perspective on OpenAI becoming a for-profit company.
In August 2025, Raine’s parents sued OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT gave Adam guidance and helped him write a message. They allege this went on for months, with ChatGPT consistently offering Adam support.
Playing Redsec online won’t require a subscription like Xbox Game Pass Essential, unlike the full Battlefield 6 game.
As a tech enthusiast, I’m really excited about Copilot! It’s basically a smart assistant – think of it like a next-gen Cortana – that understands what you’re asking in plain English and then gives you an answer or actually *does* something. What’s cool is that, unlike some other AI features built into Windows 11, Copilot doesn’t run entirely on your computer. It connects to powerful AI models in the Microsoft cloud to get the job done.
During an interview with Halo Studios, the team clarified that upcoming missions will feature entirely new stories. Creative director Max Szlagor confirmed they won’t revisit familiar territory from previous Halo games or other related media, promising a fresh narrative experience.