Xbox Game Pass Will Have A Healthy Game Rotation

The Xbox Game Pass program has already gotten off to a strong start on the Xbox One, enabling [...]

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The Xbox Game Pass program has already gotten off to a strong start on the Xbox One, enabling users to pick from a variety of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games. That said, some people are concerned that the games won't switch out often enough to make the service worthwhile. Well, relax, because they will.

Microsoft has confirmed via its Xbox Daily interview program at the Electronic Entertainment Expo that games will be constantly switched around in the program. "We talk about 'more is better' and that means always having something new to play," explained Xbox Game Pass senior product manager Dennis Ceccarelli about the program.

Getting down to more specifics, he explained, "So on the first of every month, you're going to see at least five new games enter the Game Pass catalog – every single month. Again, we're really trying to give a great mix of games across different ratings, different experiences, different genres, so no matter who you are, if you're a Game Pass member, every single month there's something new for you to play." He didn't say whether the games would be first or third party, but, at the very least, they'll offer more variety.

Some games will be leaving the service as well, but that part of the program won't begin for a few more months. Ceccarelli made note that the games that are on the service right now will stay there until at least November, and fair notice should be given on what games are leaving.

"In reality, the vast majority of our games are going to be in there much, much longer than that so you've got plenty of time to play through the great experiences that are in Game Pass, engage with DLC, just really enjoy that content – it's not leaving tomorrow." This includes games like Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Halo 5: Guardians and quite a few others.

You can sign up for the Xbox Game Pass now for $9.99 a month – not too shabby a deal at all, especially if you're on a budget, but want to enjoy a handful of classics right at your fingertips!

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