2019-06-07
Coming in days before both EA Play and E3 2019's assortment of press conferences, Google's latest Stadia livestream is the first of many video game-focused shows we can expect over the next week. During the stream, Google revealed new details for Stadia, including the colors and specs of the service's controllers.Connecting to the game being played via a WiFi signal (though they do have wired support via a USB port), the Stadia controller is shaped similarly to Switch's Pro controller. The Stadia controller has its two sticks side-by-side instead of offset from one another, and the d-pad is above the left stick as opposed to beneath it. Stadia's controller does come with two very different buttons, though: one to seamlessly capture gameplay and the other to summon Google Assistant.As of right now, Stadia's controller comes in four different colors. Three of the four--Just Black, Clearly White, and Wasabi--can be bought at any time. Each one costs $70 USD / £60. The fourth color, Night Blue, is limited-edition and exclusively tied to the Stadia Founder's Edition, which can be pre-ordered for $130 USD / £120. All four controllers have the same technical specs, which can be seen below.Stadia Controller Technical SpecsWi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivityBluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)Headset jack: 3.5mm headset jack for headsets with or without a microphoneUSB: USB-C port for charging, wired gameplay, and accessories such as USB-C headsets. HID-compliantWeight: 268gDimensions: 163mm x 105mm x 65mmGoogle Assistant: Google Assistant button to trigger the microphoneCapture button: Quick access to image and video captureBattery: Internal rechargeable Li-Ion batteryOther than the controller, the Founder's Edition also comes with Chromecast Ultra, a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro, and a three-month Buddy Pass for a friend to try Stadia Pro. The Founder's Edition is scheduled to release in November 2019.Costing $10 USD / £9 a month, Stadia Pro lets you stream games up to 4K HDR at 60fps and also provides access to a free library of games and a discount in Stadia's online store.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Just before E3 2019, Google held the first ever Stadia Connect event on June 6 to reveal some of the key details we've been awaiting regarding the video game streaming service. The service will launch this November in a limited capacity and expand next year with a two-tiered strategy. One of these tiers includes a subscription, but what is it and what does it include?The subscription plan is called Stadia Pro, and it will cost $10 per month. It includes access to a selection of free games, discounts on full game purchases, and all games will run in 4K at 60fps with 5.1 surround sound. The only announced free game so far is full access to Destiny 2 with all of its add-ons, including the upcoming Shadowkeep expansion. Google hasn't detailed how many games will be included with a subscription at launch, or how often new games will be added.At launch, Stadia access will only be available by purchasing the Founder's Edition. This comes with a three-month subscription Stadia Pro, which will become available to buy separately at a later date. The Founder's Edition also includes a Buddy Pass that gifts three months to a friend, a Chromecast Ultra, and a limited-edition controller. The Founder's Edition will cost $130.Pre-order Stadia Founder's Edition now »A Stadia Pro subscription will be the only way to play Stadia at first, but not forever. A separate Stadia Base service will launch in 2020. That service will be free, but all games will have to be purchased a la carte. The resolution and sound quality will be slightly diminished too, at a max of 1080p and stereo sound. It won't include a Chromecast Ultra, but you can play on any Chrome browser or a Pixel 3 or 3a phone.For more details on Google Stadia, check out what we learned about pricing, release date, and more, including its game lineup. Excitingly, those titles include the newly announced Baldur's Gate III.Some links to supporting retailers are automatically made into affiliate links, and GameSpot may receive a small share of those sales.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Google shared a wealth of new information about its upcoming cloud gaming platform, Stadia, during its inaugural Stadia Connect presentation on June 6, just ahead of E3 2019. In addition to revealing pricing details, the company showcased a few of the games coming to the service, including a new exclusive title from Rime developer Tequila Works called Gylt.Billed as a "haunting single player puzzle adventure game," Gylt places players in the role of a young girl named Sally, who must explore an unsettling world in search of her missing cousin, Emily. Few other details about the game were revealed, but we did get a look at its atmospheric gameplay in the trailer below.Gylt wasn't the only game Google showcased during the Stadia Connect broadcast. The company also confirmed that Ubisoft's recently announced open-world shooter, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, is coming to the platform, as are two fighting games and the rumored Baldur's Gate 3. Destiny 2 will also be available on Stadia along with all of its content and new Shadowkeep expansion. The Stadia version will let you import your Destiny 2 character saves.There were many more announcements from the Stadia Connect broadcast. Google also revealed the Stadia Founder's Edition, which will launch this November for $130. The Founder's Edition will be the only way to play Stadia at launch, but there will also be a Stadia Pro subscription that gives you access to a library of games, as well as a free version called Stadia Base--although that won't be available until next year.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Destiny 2 is getting something players have asked for since the release of the game's PC version in 2017. This fall with the release of the Shadowkeep expansion, Destiny 2 will offer cross-saves across all platforms, allowing you to play your Destiny character anywhere.The announcement first came on Google's Stadia Connect livestream, where Google has finally provided some concrete details about what we can expect from Stadia, its upcoming cloud-based gaming service. Google revealed Stadia's price and release window, as well as the list of games launching on the platform day one. One of those games is Destiny 2, and Google confirmed you'll be able to transfer your previous saves to Stadia.Google's stream left off one key detail: whether PS4 players would have access to cross-save. But during its livestream, Bungie confirmed that all Destiny 2 platforms would include the capability: Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and PS4.Meanwhile, Bungie's partnership with Stadia means you'll be able to play the game in any Chrome browser and on a host of other devices. If you choose to pre-order the Stadia Founder's Edition, you'll get some exclusive perks--including a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro. Among Stadia Pro's benefits is a limited-time offer for Destiny 2. All Stadia Pro subscribers will be able to access the entire Destiny 2 experience (the main game, all previous add-ons, the annual pass, and Shadowkeep) on the day the cloud-based gaming service launches.With Stadia Pro, you also get a few more benefits, including 4K HDR video at 60fps for streaming, a free offering of select games, and a discount on all game purchases. Other than the Stadia Pro subscription, the Founder's Edition also comes with a limited-edition controller, Chromecast Ultra, and a three-month Buddy Pass that you can give to a friend so that they can play games with you. The Founder's Edition is scheduled to release sometime in November 2019, with the basic Stadia experience (which doesn't have all the extra bells and whistles but is free) releasing in 2020.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
While Google's upcoming Stadia game streaming service is packed with many of today's biggest games, there's still plenty of fun indie-like experiences as well. A notable one, in particular, announced during Google's Stadia Connect stream was a game called Get Packed.The upcoming physics-based multiplayer party game looks to be an over-the-top, more chaotic version of Gang Beasts. Up to four players participate in what appears to be objective-based competitive mini-games where the objective seems to be to cause as much carnage as possible. The brief teaser showed numerous explosions, breakable objects, driveable cars, fireworks, and plenty more craziness.Get Packed supports both local and online multiplayer. The game is being made by fresh-faced indie developer, Moonshine Studios. The game is expected to launch for Google Stadia sometime in 2020.If you're eager to learn more about Google Stadia, check out our in-depth explainer feature detailing how much it costs and what the subscription model looks like. You can also check out all the Google Stadia controller colors. Otherwise, be sure to keep an eye on all of our E3 2019 coverage. Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Google has announced its release plans for its ambitious video game streaming service, Stadia. As promised, you'll be able to try it for yourself at home this year--as long as you're willing to pay the price. The release is split into tiers, with a hardware bundle available this fall and the software service itself launching separately in 2020.First, in November 2019, Google will launch the Stadia Founder's Edition. This will include a Chromecast Ultra, a limited-edition Night Blue controller, and early dibs on your Stadia account name. It also includes three months of the Stadia Pro service, and a three-month Buddy Pass to gift Stadia Pro to a friend. That bundle will cost $130 / £120. The Founder's Edition will be available in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.Stadia Pro, the online service itself, will cost $10 a month, but it will only be available with Founder's Editions to start. It includes 4K and 60fps with 5.1 surround sound, access to free games, and discounts on full game purchases. So far the only announced free Pro game is full access to Destiny 2 including its upcoming Shadowkeep expansion and annual pass.For those who don't need all those bells and whistles, and who don't mind waiting to try Stadia for themselves, Google will launch the "Stadia Base" service for free in 2020. That version includes 1080p and 60fps with stereo sound, and the ability to play games in your Chrome browser or on your Pixel 3/3a phone. The free version of the service doesn't include any games, so you'll just purchase titles normally as you would any other game storefront.Google also announced details surrounding the service's launch library, which includes the full Tomb Raider library, Mortal Kombat 11, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Doom Eternal, Darksiders Genesis, and Baldur's Gate 3. The company has not specified how many games will be part of its Stadia Pro subscription.For more details on Stadia, check out all of the Stadia news out of today's presentation.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
During the company's pre-E3 2019 Stadia press conference, Google revealed the subscription model version of its cloud-based game streaming service will launch later this year through the Founder's Edition. For those not ready to subscribe to Stadia Pro, a free alternative called Stadia Base will also be available--but it isn't being released until 2020.Stadia Base is the basic version of the service. You don't have to pay any fees to use it. The games themselves still cost money and are purchased individually, but with Stadia Base you can stream the games to your PC, TV, or mobile device for free. With Stadia Base, you'll be able to stream games up to 1080p at 60fps. Google did not provide a more specific timeframe for Stadia Base's release beyond 2020, though, so it's unknown exactly how much longer we'll have to wait for it.A much more specific release date was provided for the version of the service that does cost money, Stadia Pro. Stadia Pro will be launching as part of the Stadia Founder's Edition, which is currently scheduled to release in November 2019. Stadia Pro costs $10 USD / £9 a month, but that subscription comes with a few goodies. For one, you'll be able to stream games--which you still have to purchase--at up to 4K HDR and 60fps. You'll also gain access to a select collection of free games and receive a discount on titles in Stadia's online store--starting with the roster of over 30 games available on Stadia at the service's launch. Stadia Pro also comes with the complete version of Destiny 2, including the brand-new Shadowkeep expansion.If you think you might go for Stadia Pro, you may want to consider pre-ordering the Founder's Edition. Costing $130 USD / £120, the Founder's Edition includes a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro, a Buddy Pass for you to gift Stadia Pro to a friend for three months, an exclusive Stadia controller you can't buy anywhere else, and a Chromecast Ultra (allowing you to stream Stadia to your TV via an HDMI port).Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Google has finally revealed a lot more information about its upcoming streaming service Stadia, including a release date, a price point, and further launch plans. Among the details was a list of launch games developers and publishers that will be supporting Stadia, with notable names like Bethesda, Square Enix, and Ubisoft. One particularly eye-catching name on the list of developers is Rockstar Games.Unlike most other listed studios, though, Rockstar's name doesn't include a mention of planned games. Instead, a footnote says that it will "announce content at their discretion." Only two other publishers share this footnote, EA and Capcom.That leaves an open question as to just which games Rockstar plans to bring to Google Stadia. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a distinct possibility, as the studio's most recent release, but as of yet a PC version of that game hasn't been officially confirmed. Grand Theft Auto 5 would also make sense, given its availability on PC and its ongoing success. However, neither of those are confirmed, so we could be getting other games from the Rockstar catalog.Google Stadia will launch in November, so whatever Rockstar has in store will need to be ready by then. That's when Google will release the Stadia Founder's Edition, which includes hardware in the form of a Chromecast with a controller, along with a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro. A separate Stadia Base tier, which allows a la carte game purchases at a lower resolution, will launch in 2020.For more details on all the launch info released today, check out our Google Stadia roundup. And keep up with all the news coming out of E3 2019.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Destiny 2 is coming to Google Stadia in all its glory--and with all the content the game has accrued since its launch. Bungie is releasing a new version of the game on Google's cloud-based gaming platform called Destiny 2: The Collection, and it'll include everything that's appeared in Destiny 2, plus what's coming in the future.Google made the announcement as part of its Stadia Connect livestream, which ran down a bunch of details about the new platform and the games that'll be available on it. The new version of Destiny 2 will include all the content that's been in the game so far-- the base game, the Curse of Osiris and Warmind expansions from Year One, plus Forsaken and the annual pass content drops from Year Two.Destiny 2: The Collection will also include Shadowkeep, the game's next expansion coming this fall. Shadowkeep details were previously leaked, but Stadia Connect included the first official look at the expansion, which will take players back to the Destiny 1 location of the moon.You'll also be able to transfer your existing Destiny 2 character to Stadia from "any other platform," according to the stream--but it included a disclaimer that said save transfers from PlayStation 4 are pending approval from Sony.Destiny 2: The Collection is part of the Stadia Pro subscription, which will run you $9.99 per month. You can also buy games piecemeal under the Stadia Base version of the platform, which doesn't include a subscription fee, but it won't launch until some time in 2020.We've got a whole lot more Stadia coverage for you to read, including all the news from the first Stadia Connect. Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
During Google's Stadia E3 press conference, the company announced that over 30 games will launch on the cloud-based gaming service. One of those games is the highly anticipated Borderlands 3.The long-awaited sequel to Borderlands 2 is scheduled to release for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on September 13. It also appears as if crossover DLC released for Borderlands 2 will arrive soon, if a mistaken listing on Steam is any indication.Though the initial trailer for the game was disappointing, our time with the game during a preview event met many of our expectations. Most notable is Gearbox's decision to take inspiration from other modern day shooters, like Titanfall 2, including the addition of sliding and climbing to implement both more speed and verticality to combat.Though the first-person loot shooter is recognizably more of the same Borderlands formula in many respects, the game's new loot features and skill tree systems make for a more satisfying experience for solo players. Borderlands 3's story approaches new themes as well, including Twitch streamer-inspired antagonists, a focus on the importance of the Sirens, and travel to other planets.Stadia is Google's approach to cloud gaming, allowing users to stream their digital purchases via Wi-Fi to a computer or TV. A Stadia Founder's Edition is available for pre-order now, costing $130 USD / £120. This special edition comes with a limited-edition controller, Chromecast Ultra, a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro, and a three-month Buddy Pass to give to a friend so they can try Stadia Pro.Chromecast Ultra allows you to stream Stadia (or many other apps, such as Netflix or HBO Go) through your TV via an HDMI port. Stadia Pro--normally a $10 USD / £9 a month fee--allows you to stream games in 4K HDR at 60fps (as opposed to Stadia Base which only goes up to 1080p at 60fps). The subscription also provides access to a free library of specific games and a discount on all titles in Stadia's store. There's also a limited-time Stadia Pro deal for Destiny 2.Stadia Founder's Edition is currently scheduled to launch in November 2019. The free Stadia Base will not be available until sometime in 2020. Other Stadia games on the way include the newly announced Baldur's Gate III from Larian Studios, the developer of the Divinity: Original Sin games.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
In its pre-E3 2019 Stadia press conference, Google outlined some of the specifics for its cloud-based game streaming service. Stadia is up for pre-order now in the Founder's Edition, which comes with several exclusive goodies, like a specially colored controller and Chromecast Ultra.Apart from the swapped location of the d-pad and left analog stick, Stadia's controller closely resembles a Switch Pro Controller in design, but it has two unique buttons. One allows you to seamlessly share gameplay, while the other activates the controller's microphone so you can ask Google Assistant a question. Chromecast Ultra allows you to stream Stadia directly to your TV via an HDMI port, as well as several other supported apps like Netflix and HBO Go. The technical specs for both the controller and Chromecast Ultra are outlined below.Stadia Controller Technical SpecsWi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivityBluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)Headset jack: 3.5mm headset jack for headsets with or without a microphoneUSB: USB-C port for charging, wired gameplay, and accessories such as USB-C headsets. HID-compliantWeight: 268gDimensions: 163mm x 105mm x 65mmGoogle Assistant: Google Assistant button to trigger the microphoneCapture button: Quick access to image and video captureBattery: Internal rechargeable Li-Ion batteryChromecast Ultra Technical SpecsDimensions: 2.29in (58.20 mm) x 0.53 in (13.70 mm) x 2.29 in (58.20 mm)WeightDevice: 1.6 oz (47 g), Adapter: 3.5 oz (101 g)Resolution: Supports all resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range (HDR) for stunning picture qualityWireless: 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) 1x2 MISO Wi-Fi for high-performance streamingPower: Power supply required and includedPorts & Connectors HDMI plugs directly into the TV Micro-USB for power and dataEthernet port on the power adapter for hard-to-reach Wi-Fi spots in your homeSupported Operating Systems Android 4.2 and higheriOS 9.1 and highermacOS X 10.9 and higherWindows 7 and higherRequirements TV with an HDMI portWi-Fi network or EthernetWi-Fi-enabled supported deviceThe Stadia Founder's Edition costs $130 USD / £120 and also includes a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro and a three-month Buddy Pass for a friend to try Stadia Pro. Stadia Pro is a monthly fee of $10 USD / £9, allowing you to stream your games up to 4K HDR at 60fps. The subscription also provides access to a free library of games, a discount in Stadia's online store, and a limited-time Destiny 2 deal. Stadia Base offers a cheaper alternative to Pro but only supports up to 1080p at 60fps.The Stadia Founder's Edition is scheduled to release in November 2019, while Stadia Base won't launch until 2020.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Among the 30 games confirmed for Google, a few are brand-new titles. One surprising inclusion is Darksiders Genesis, a new game in THQ's series about angels, demons, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.The first trailer for the game released today, showing the horseman Strife battling demons fromh a Diablo-like camera perspective. We're likely to get more details at THQ's E3 2019 panel, scheduled for Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM BST. That panel address the "the inception of the Darksiders universe and where it's headed next," while also touching on "a brand-new Darksiders game that takes the franchise in a fresh direction."Hopefully, the new direction that Genesis is embarking on is a good one, as the last Darksiders game wasn't very well-received. In our Darksiders III review, Richard Wakeling wrote, "Darksiders 3 retrogrades on its predecessors with an unfocused approach that constantly clashes with itself. There are remnants of a good game here, buried within the vivacious combos of a combat style this game doesn't want to embrace. Unfortunately, it's buried far too deep to ever salvage."Google Stadia lets you stream games from the cloud to your computer or TV. For $130 USD / £120, you can pre-order the Stadia Founder's Edition and get a limited-edition controller, Chromecast Ultra, a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro, and a three-month Buddy Pass for a friend to try Stadia Pro. The Founder's Edition will release in November 2019.For $10 USD / £9 a month, Stadia Pro lets you stream games in 4K HDR at 60fps, and also provides access to a free library of games, a discount in Stadia's online store, and a limited-time Destiny 2 deal. If you don't want to invest that much money just yet, Stadia Base (which offers a cheaper 1080p at 60fps alternative) will release sometime in 2020.For more on Google Stadia check out our full recap of the news from the Stadia Connect presentation.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Destiny 2's next chapter is adding a whole lot of new stuff to the game with its next big expansion. Starting on September 17 with the release of Shadowkeep, the Destiny 2 base game, including its first year of content add-ons, will go free-to-play on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia.Bungie made the announcement Thursday on a livestream unveiling its fall expansion ahead of E3 2019, the first since its split with former publishing partner Activision. The free-to-play version of Destiny 2 is called Destiny 2: New Light, and it includes all of the Year One content for the game. That means the vanilla version of Destiny 2 with its original raid, plus its first two content expansions, Curse of Osiris and Warmind, are all part of the free package.You'll still have to pay for the Forsaken expansion and the annual pass, which included three smaller content drops, that came after it. You will, however, be able to visit the locations added in Forsaken; the DLC itself will have to be purchased if you want to play its campaign, however. Both Forsaken and the initial annual pass will be sold in a bundle for $40.Here's Bungie's full description of the New Light from its press release:"Destiny 2: New Light: Alongside Destiny 2: Shadowkeep comes a new way for players to enjoy the game. Destiny 2: New Light is a brand new entry point for newcomers that puts the worlds of Destiny 2--and all of its foundational modes, activities, and rewards--into the hands of every player, with no barrier to entry. With Destiny 2: New Light, anyone can play Destiny 2, and Destiny 2: Shadowkeep's a la carte model is the first example of how we’re looking to deliver content to you in the future."The press release also notes that Shadowkeep is a standalone expansion, meaning you won't need to own any past Destiny 2 content in order to play it. That's a big change from the model the game has previously used; each new expansion in Destiny 1 and Destiny 2 required players to own all previous expansion content as well. Shadowkeep will be priced at $35 in the US.The price of entry has likely turned a lot of lapsed players away from returning to the game. Bungie has tried to mitigate that fact over the last year, offering the Destiny 2 base game for free for a short time on PC and through PlayStation Plus. New Light and standalone expansions look to be a further development on the idea of making it easy for players to return to the game even if they miss some content along the way.Bungie also announced that Destiny 2 will support cross-saves on all platforms beginning with Shadowkeep--Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Google's Stadia. What's not completely clear at this point is how you'll access paid content on multiple platforms, and whether you'll need to buy those things more than once.It also marks the end of exclusive Destiny 2 content for certain platforms. Up until now, PlayStation 4 players have enjoyed additional weapons, missions, and multiplayer maps that haven't been available to other players, but Shadowkeep puts a stop to that. Bungie's press release said that all these changes are part of its initiative to make it possible to play Destiny 2 "anytime, anywhere."Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Destiny 2 is seeing a slate of changes this fall. It starts with a new content expansion called Shadowkeep. That'll launch in September alongside a new free-to-play version of the base game and new cross-play support that lets you move your character around between (some) platforms. And there's another big change coming for Destiny 2 PC players: with the launch of Shadowkeep, the game will head to Valve's Steam platform.Bungie made the announcement ahead of E3 2019 during a livestream detailing all its plans for Destiny 2 going forward. Destiny 2 was previously only available on PC via Battle.net, Activision Blizzard's PC portal, when Activision published the game. But Bungie split with Activision earlier this year, and Tuesday marked the release of the Season of Opulence, the final piece of Destiny 2 content from that partnership.Starting with the release of the Shadowkeep expansion on September 17, Destiny 2 will leave Battle.net and head to Steam. It will also support cross-saves on all platforms, which include PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Google's cloud-based Stadia platform. Bungie also laid out a new approach for how it'll sell Destiny 2 to players: each new content expansion, starting with Shadowkeep, will be standalone and sold a la carte. That means you'll be able to pick and choose which Destiny 2 expansions you buy, and you won't be required to own all previous expansions in order to get the new ones.Up until recently, Steam would have seemed like the obvious choice for Bungie to take Destiny 2, but Valve's grip on the market recently was shaken by the emergence of the Epic Games Store. The new platform has attracted a lot of developers and publishers with exclusivity deals, and that created a lot of ire among Steam fans.Bungie said in its press release for the new Destiny 2 changes that it wants to move away from segmenting its player base across separate platforms, which might explain why it picked the more dominant Steam as a home for Destiny 2. Then again, Bungie is doing away with all platform-exclusive content, so maybe it'll show up on the Epic store at some point in the future.Info from Gamespot.com
2019-06-07
Longtime Xbox gamers are used to shelling out a monthly subscription fee for playing games online with Xbox Live Gold. That also means that they'll appreciate what a great deal it is to buy one whole year of the service for $40 on MassGenie, down from the sticker price of $60. Don't let that ticking counter scare you--it resets every 24 hours, and the deal is actually available until the end of June "or while supplies last"--whichever comes first.GET A 12-MONTH XBOX LIVE GOLD SUBSCRIPTION FOR $40 » Here's how to claim the Power Deal: On the product page, click the Power Deal circle. You'll be prompted to sign in or create a free account (there's no guest checkout for Power Deals). After you've signed in, you'll be redirected to checkout, where you'll see that the coupon XBLIVEGLD12M has automatically been applied, dropping the price to $40. After the Power Deal ends, your digital code will be in the tracking ID located under your order history and via email under digital code.In addition to allowing you to play online games such as Overwatch and Sea of Thieves and granting discounts on purchases from the Xbox Store, Xbox Live Gold grants subscribers access to a monthly rotation of free games to permanently add to their libraries (even after their subscription lapses). The most recent round of games shared through the program includes indie Smash-like Rivals of Aether and the all-time classic puzzler, Portal: Still Alive (which was simply the Xbox 360 port of the original PC game). Games are typically rotated in and out in half-month shifts, so be sure to check in every few weeks so you don't miss any gems.Xbox fans are bracing themselves for another big year at E3 soon, expecting to learn more details about xCloud, Microsoft's remote game streaming service, a few more studio acquisition announcements, and possibly an initial reveal of the next generation Xbox console. Sony is stepping back from the show this year, giving Microsoft a lot of room to flex, so we're all curious to see what they bring to LA. Microsoft is also having its own big sale in celebration of E3, including deep discounts on games, consoles and services.Info from Gamespot.com