Microsoft, Electronic Arts partner to bring EA Play access to Xbox Game Pass members for free

New Xbox Series X and Series S owners can take advantage of the new EA Play membership through Xbox Game Pass (Source: Microsoft)

A new partnership between Microsoft and Electronic Arts brings EA Play to Xbox Game Pass at no additional charge. Both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members get the free EA Play membership starting this holiday season. Ultimate members get to enjoy EA Play on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Windows 10 PCs, while PC members get EA Play on Windows 10 machines.

Ultimate and PC members will be able to play over 60 of EA's biggest and best console and PC games like FIFA 20, Titanfall 2, and Need for Speed Heat, as well as titles from some of EA's most popular franchises like Battlefield, Mass Effect, Skate, and The Sims. Some of the best EA Play games will also be available to Ultimate members on their Android devices via the cloud. And Microsoft promises to add more titles for those who play on the PC. Game Pass for PC and the Xbox App will become generally available starting September 17.

Source: Xbox Wire

Xbox All Access is coming to Canada

Microsoft is expanding the availability of Xbox All Access beyond its current markets and bringing it to countries like Canada starting this holiday season. Those who are interested in getting the Xbox Series S need to pay US$24.99 per month for 24 months, while the Xbox Series X will cost US$34.99 per month for the same period. In Canada, Xbox All Access will be available through EB Games.

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Microsoft Xbox Series X, Series S will be available globally starting Nov. 10

Microsoft is all set to launch its next-generation consoles. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be available worldwide starting November 10, with pre-orders beginning on September 22. The flagship Xbox Series X is priced at $599.99, while the all-digital Xbox Series S comes in at $379.99.

While the Xbox Series X is positioned as Microsoft's most powerful console to date, the Xbox Series S promises "faster load times, higher frame rates, and richer, more dynamic worlds" in its "smallest, sleekest Xbox ever" at a price that's more wallet-friendly.

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Waze lets you plan your drive on your desktop with Live Map

With this new Waze feature, you don't need to wait until you get into the car to plot your drive. The app will let you save your planned drive to your Waze app using the Waze.com Live Map. The Live Map lets you use real-time data to save your itinerary directly to your mobile app with a single click, allowing you to plan your drive and find the best route before you step into your car. You will get time-to-leave notifications based on real-time traffic and the ability to start navigation quickly.

To use the feature, you'll need to head to the site and then input your route and desired arrival time. Select the "Save to app" option, and then your planned drive will show up on the app. The feature will be available to all users starting today.

Source: Waze