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The Xbox Games Showcase was a big hit, showing off several exciting games coming to the platform. We’ve picked four first-party franchises featured in the showcase — which one should be featured for the July 2024 TA Playlist?

Posted 3 days ago by The TA Playlist Team 64

Following up on recent industry news, the June 2024 TA Playlist poll offered up four games from studios that have been shut down recently. Check out the winner and this month’s featured game from Arkane Austin, Prey!

Posted 23 days ago by The TA Playlist Team 32

We’ve featured many huge open-world games in recent months, but great games come in all sizes, so for April’s TA Playlist game, we went with a shorter Indie Game Pass gem, the award-winning puzzle game Cocoon.

Posted 24 days ago by The TA Playlist Team 13

Sadly, the video game industry has seen heavy layoffs and studios close over the last couple of years, but we can still celebrate the games they made. Which of these four games from will you choose for the June's TA Playlist?

Posted 1 month ago by The TA Playlist Team 57

The May 2024 TA Playlist poll offered up four games with recent TV adaptations, including one that’s dominated the discussion for the past few weeks. Check out the winner and this month’s Game of the Month, Fallout 3!

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Dystopian science fiction often highlights the dangers of technology alongside the potential benefits of a futuristic society. No recent game captures these themes better than our March 2024 TA Playlist game, Cyberpunk 2077.

Posted 1 month ago by The TA Playlist Team 14

See the details you need to know to complete the ninth hole in this year's TA Open

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The last few years have given us some pretty good TV adaptations of popular video games. Which one will you choose for May 2024's TA Playlist?

Posted 2 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 94

See the details you need to know to complete the seventh hole in this year's TA Open

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See the details you need to know to complete the sixth hole in this year's TA Open

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See the details you need to know to complete the fifth hole in this year's TA Open

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See the details you need to know to complete the fourth hole in this year's TA Open

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See the details you need to know to complete the third hole in this year's TA Open

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Find out all the details you need to know to complete the second hole in this year's TA Open

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Find out all the details you need to know to complete the first hole in this year's TA Open

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The votes are in, and it’s time to announce the April 2024 TA Playlist Game of the Month! Which of our highly-rated indie Game Pass gems emerged victorious?

Posted 3 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 53

In February, the TA Playlist gave a second chance to a sequel that came in second in a previous poll. Check out all the stats and community feedback for our second journey with Lara Croft in Rise of the Tomb Raider!

Posted 3 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 18

It’s time to take a break from the huge, blockbuster AAA epics and focus on a shorter experience in April. Which of these indie darlings from Xbox Game Pass will you choose for the April 2024 TA Playlist?

Posted 3 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 80

TA Playlist kicked off 2024 by checking out a game that tried to give a new beginning to a classic franchise. Check out all the stats and community feedback from January’s game, Thief!

Posted 4 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 16

The latest TA Playlist poll offered four sci-fi games that invite the player to examine the benefits and pitfalls of technology while exploring futuristic worlds. Check out the March 2024's game, Cyberpunk 2077.

Posted 4 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 70

The March 2024 TA Playlist poll features four games with a heavy focus on advanced science and technology. Which of these futuristic worlds will you choose as next month’s featured game?

Posted 4 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 87

Best game ever? Steaming pile of trash? Somewhere in between? December 2023's TA Playlist game has been called all of that and more, so come check out all the stats and community feedback from our journey into the Starfield.

Posted 5 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 25

February is the second month of the year, so we’re giving a second chance to one former Second Place Sequel. Which game rose from the ashes to become the February 2024's TA Playlist game?

Posted 5 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 46

They say second place is the first loser, but these games are all winners in our eyes! For February, the TA Playlist is giving a second chance to four sequels that finished second in previous polls.

Posted 5 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 62

Happy New Year from the TA Playlist! The four games featured in this month’s poll were all attempts at 'New Beginnings,' but which game stole the show to become January 2024's TA Playlist game?

Posted 6 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 59

When life gets busy, and you need to relax, sometimes A Short Hike is just what you need. Check out all the stats and community feedback as we break down November 2023's TA Playlist game.

Posted 6 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 22

Voting is open for the January 2024 TA Playlist game of the month! The theme for this month is 'New Beginnings,' featuring four attempts to revive an old franchise with a modern reboot.

Posted 6 months ago by The TA Playlist Team 65

See what you need to do to complete the twelth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the eleventh challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the tenth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the ninth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the eighth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the seventh challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the sixth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the fifth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the fourth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the second challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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See what you need to do to complete the first challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!

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