Grand Theft Auto 3' was nearly an Xbox exclusive until Microsoft rejected it

It’s probably the last major update we get before 2022 is upon us, because it’s the second update of December, but it looks like Xbox still has a couple of big hitters coming to game pass in the form of Mortal Kombat 11, and a brand new title that’s being released day and date on the service.

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