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Today, the company launched Retro Classics, a new collection of over 50 beloved Activision titles from the ’80s and ’90s—think Pitfall!, Grand Prix, Cosmic Ark, and MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat—now available at no extra cost to Game Pass subscribers. The roadmap calls for 100+ Activision and Blizzard classics to roll out over time, giving fans an ever-growing vault of retro content to explore. With this initiative, Microsoft leverages its vast Activision Blizzard catalog following its high-profile acquisition, ensuring that classic franchises get a new lease on life. Activision’s latest announcement of Guitar Hero Mobile has left fans divided, as the reveal—posted briefly on Instagram—featured key art clearly generated using AI. Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick previously hinted at leveraging AI to reinvent Guitar Hero, stating in 2023 that the potential of new technologies could pave the way for a compelling reboot. Activision’s decision to use AI-generated art might be a sign of cost-cutting measures or a new direction in creative strategy, but for now, it has only fueled criticism from a passionate fanbase. Activision has officially announced that the highly anticipated update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3 will be delayed, with a new launch date set for Thursday, April 3, 2025. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft Unveils 50+ Retro Classics on Game Pass" and "Warzone Revamps Armor Plates as Verdansk Returns".