Cats & Good Vibes

Lee is playing cat games.  This is not a drill - LEE IS PLAYING CAT GAMES!    Did you like the intro music? Of course you did. Because who wouldn't? Now you can hear more, thanks to Made By Humans! Check it out on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you listen to your tunes!      ⭐ Starfield Surges After Dual DLC Drop Remember Starfield? Well, it seems everyone else did. Starfield’s Xbox player count jumped by nearly 200% following the simultaneous release of two DLC packs, marking one of the game’s biggest post‑launch spikes to date.   📺 The Best Xbox Cloud Gaming App… Is on Apple TV A third‑party developer has built what Microsoft couldn't - the best‑looking Xbox Cloud Gaming app. But this one is not on Xbox hardware. Oh no! It’s on Apple TV. Early impressions say it “puts what Microsoft makes to shame,” with a slick UI and smoother navigation than the official experience.   🏆 Achievement System Overhaul Incoming It's about time! Xbox is rolling out new improvements to Achievements, including better progression tracking and expanded reward structures. Insider Gaming reports that the update focuses on modernizing the system and giving players more meaningful milestones. Although we're still clamouring for the Xbox version of the Platinum. But hey, at least we can now hide games from our profile. All the Barbie gamers rejoice!   💸 Xbox CEO: “Game Pass Has Become Too Expensive” In a leaked internal memo, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma admits that Game Pass is “too expensive for players” and needs a “better value equation.” Could it be that the price hikes of up to 50% in the past 15 months are to blame? Looks like Call of Duty’s inclusion contributed to the rising costs, in a surprise to no one. Can Sharma evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system long‑term? Or will she be outdone by Amy Hood's bean-counting?    🧟 State of Decay 3 Returns From The Dead After years of silence, State of Decay 3 is back. With Alpha playtests beginning May 2026 4‑player co‑op, new base‑building systems, and expanded resource strategies. Signups via the official site are now live. But be warned - you need Discord.   -- For previous episodes, our socials, community events, and more, visit ⭐THE XBOXCAST OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⭐