More Than 100 Retro Classics Headed to Xbox Game Pass

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So, picture this: Xbox just rolled out this thing called Xbox Retro Classics on their Game Pass. And hey, guess what? They’re planning to throw in over a hundred more games from now until 2026. Madness, right? This gig started back in May with more than 50 old-school Activision titles. It’s like nostalgia on steroids, with achievements and all sorts of competitive stuff to rope you in. Why? I dunno, maybe because who doesn’t love a good leaderboard challenge?

Now, here’s the kicker—since they launched, they’ve sprinkled in some new games. This recent announcement? It’s like pouring kerosene on a bonfire. Boom—tripling the library size. Crazy, right? It’s the Antstream Arcade crew doing their thing. They’re the same folks who cooked up a cloud gaming platform with a whopping 1,300 classics. Man, talk about ambition! This thing blew up so much, even PS5 jumped on board.

Oh! You know what? They’re teasing around 120 retro titles coming soon. No list yet, but they hinted at all sorts of tournaments and challenges. And let’s not forget—Antstream lined up with big names like Disney before. Could they do it again? Your guess is as good as mine.

There’s a buzz about Xbox Game Pass maybe jacking up the prices soon. Yikes! But hey, more games could sweeten the deal, right? Not that Microsoft is blabbing about price hikes—yet. But let’s be real, games ain’t getting cheaper, so brace yourselves.

Now, what about the timeline? Hard to say. But if you’re itching for some classic vibe, keep an eye on what’s dropping. Legend of Mana, Trials of Mana, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 are on the horizon. Plenty of nostalgia to tide you over while waiting.

Anyway, all this makes my retro-loving heart flutter. It’s a messy, chaotic time for gamers—just how we like it.