Microsoft’s determination to destroy the great reputation of Game Pass continues apace, with the news that the corporation has suddenly pulled its years-long offer of a two-week trial subscription for a dollar,

Microsoft regularly runs promotions for Xbox Game Pass, especially when trying to bring new subscribers into the fold. One of those promos is often a $1 introductory period for new members, but that option seems to have disappeared for now as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 nears its Xbox Game Pass launch.

Black Ops 6 is the first Call of Duty game to launch day-one on Game Pass. It comes a year after Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which has also seen the likes of Diablo 4 and Modern Warfare 3 hit the subscription service, and will see StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection arrive in November.

And, if that wasn't enough, wave-based Zombies is returning to Call of Duty for Black Ops 6, with the mode set to receive two large maps at launch, as well as tons of new and returning iconic weapons, enemies and power ups. Here's everything you need to know about the next Call of Duty title, with Black Ops 6 well and truly on the horizon.

Microsoft has made the $1 Xbox Game Pass trial unavailable just as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's launch is around the corner.

The wait is almost over for the next Call of Duty game, and subscribers can play it on day one. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the first game in popular shooter franchise Activision Blizzard to be released after being bought by Microsoft in 2023.

The eclectic mix of stuff coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks includes some Call of Duty games, some nasty zombies, StarCraft, a South Park RPG, and a wonderful indie game about a growing hole.

It’s not surprising to see the $1 Xbox Game Pass trial quietly removed once again, especially as Microsoft looks to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to boost its Game Pass subscriber n

As expected, Xbox Game Pass' offerings for the rest of October mostly consist of Call of Duty games, but Starcraft is coming too.

I f you love Xbox and you love Call of Duty, then you’ll be happy to know that you can show off that love with the newly announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accessories coming f

Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device Whatever gripes you may have with Microsoft, you have to admit that it offers a pretty solid deal with its Xbox Game Pass service.