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The first new PC game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free on Steam
The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
Xbox’s Game Pass now rewards users for playing PC games
Microsoft is allowing PC Game Pass members over the age of 18 to earn rewards by playing PC games, a perk previously available only to console gamers with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This update goes into effect on January 7.
Microsoft Making Big Changes to Game Pass Quests and Rewards
Microsoft is introducing significant changes to Game Pass Quests and Rewards, offering new ways for players to enjoy their subscription service.
Microsoft Announces Changes to Xbox Game Pass Quests
A number of changes have been made to Xbox Game Pass Quests, opening them up to PC Game Pass users, but restricting them for users under 18.
Xbox Rewards program overhauled, Game Pass Quests are coming to PC
Game Pass Quests are coming to PC this week as part of an overhauled Xbox Rewards program. Rewards with Xbox enables users to earn points by purchasing games, DLC and media content from the Microsoft Store, which can then be redeemed for Xbox gift cards to spend on games and in-game content.
Xbox adds PC games to rewards scheme, after previously making it much worse
Microsoft has announced a revamp of its Rewards with Xbox scheme, which provides points that can be exchanged for store credit. Rewards with Xbox doles out a small smattering of points simply for logging on and playing Xbox games,

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