Image used with permission by copyright holderHere’s some good news for users who purchased Xbox Fitness: It looks like refunds are being sent out.
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it would be shuttering Xbox Fitness, making all previously purchased content unavailable. All content, namely video workout courses, had to be purchased through an app, which will also disappear. The announcement, which generated ire from fans, was quietly updated, announcing that users would receive a refund in the form of store credit on their Microsoft accounts. Those refunds appear to be coming through this week.
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Microsoft has started sending out emails to users with credit for what looks like all content purchased on the platform. A user on NeoGAF, the largest gaming forum on the internet, posted a screen grab of the email:
Microsoft Fitness debuted in 2013 as a launch title for the Xbox One. Using the Kinect motion sensor, it tracked players’ movements as they worked out along live-action video on-screen. It also featured workout celebrities like Jillian Michaels and Tracy Anderson. Over time, Microsoft also updated Xbox Fitness to include different types of workouts and even removed the Kinect requirement, opening it up to a larger player base.
Reception online seems to be positive. Many users are happy that they’re getting their money back for a product that will completely shut down. It’s still unfortunate, as Xbox Fitness was more than just watching a workout video. It was interactive and there was a points system as well, making it game-like. It seems that users stopped using the program, meaning that it wasn’t profitable for Microsoft to continue paying licensing fees to celebrities and fitness programs.
Microsoft has also updated its FAQ to account for the refunds.
There’s still another video game fitness option on the market. Wii Fit U uses Nintendo’s balance board along with a pedometer. Granted, it’s a far more subdued affair when compared to Xbox Fitness.
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We have the solution to Wordle on July 16, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We've placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don't ruin the surprise before you've had a chance to work through the clues. So let's dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday's answer.
Yesterday's Wordle answer
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Hints for today's Wordle
Still can't figure it out? We have today's Wordle answer right here, below. But first, one more thing: Let's take a look at three hints that could help you find the solution, without giving it away, so there's no need to feel guilty about keeping your streak alive -- you put in some work, after all! Or just keep scrolling for the answer.
Today’s Wordle includes the letter C.
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Today's Wordle is a word for groups of eight.
