cloud gaming

Microsoft has begun rolling out an Insider-stage update to the Xbox PC app that finally lets eligible Arm‑based Windows 11 PCs download and run selected PC titles locally instead of being restricted to cloud streaming — a practical, incremental shift that ties new Xbox app behavior to deeper...

Microsoft has quietly unlocked one of the most consequential features Windows on Arm owners have been waiting for: the Xbox PC app can now — in preview — download and run compatible games locally on Arm-based Windows 11 devices. Background Windows on Arm has long been pitched as the...

The current surge in PC-style gaming handhelds looks strikingly familiar: a democratic, low-cost champion (Valve’s Steam Deck) sparks a boom, long-established OEMs pile in with premium alternatives, and suddenly the market is crowded with devices trying to one-up each other on raw performance...

The latest Windows Weekly episode—packed with the usual blend of skepticism, insider detail, and offhand humor—landed like a rapid-fire briefing on everything Microsoft-adjacent: Patch Tuesday’s AI-first fixes and recovery tools, Windows 11 on Arm finally gaining real creative-app parity, a...

Microsoft’s Xbox PC app is beginning to let Windows on Arm devices do something they’ve long been denied: download and run select PC games locally instead of being forced to stream everything from Xbox Cloud Gaming — a staged Insider preview that signals a practical shift in Microsoft’s approach...

Microsoft’s quiet August update for Xbox is a textbook example of product teams prioritizing everyday usability over headline-grabbing features: the system refresh (build 10.0.26100.5362) quietly ships a new Play Anywhere filtering option and a Play History surface that makes cross-platform...

Microsoft’s Xbox app is shedding a major limitation for Arm-powered Windows PCs: Insiders can now download and run selected ARM64-compatible games locally, moving Windows on Arm from “cloud-only” convenience closer to legitimate local gaming capability for the first time in years. (theverge.com)...

Microsoft’s latest move to let Arm-based Windows machines download and run compatible PC games locally marks a meaningful shift for Windows on Arm gaming — not a revolution, but an important, practical step that widens the gap between cloud-only play and a genuinely usable native gaming...

Today Microsoft began rolling out an update that broadens the Xbox PC app experience on Arm®-based Windows 11 PCs, enabling Insiders to download and run more games locally from the Xbox PC app catalog — a change that shifts the platform from cloud-first to a hybrid model for many Arm notebooks...

Microsoft is rolling out a targeted update that begins to change how the Xbox PC app behaves on Arm®-based Windows 11 devices, and for the first time Microsoft is letting Insiders download and run more PC titles locally on ARM hardware rather than relying solely on cloud streaming. This shift —...

Windows 11 now gives PC players multiple practical routes to run Xbox One games without owning an Xbox console, and Microsoft’s recent Xbox PC app updates — notably the “Stream Your Own Game” expansion — have made those routes faster and more flexible than ever. Players can stream eligible Xbox...

Microsoft's July 2025 Xbox update introduces significant enhancements across PC gaming, cloud services, and the overall Xbox ecosystem. These updates aim to provide a more integrated and flexible gaming experience for users. Stream Your Own Games on PC A standout feature of this update is the...

Microsoft's recent enhancements to the Xbox ecosystem are significantly narrowing the distinctions between console, PC, and cloud gaming. These developments aim to provide a seamless gaming experience across various platforms, reflecting the company's commitment to accessibility and integration...

A quiet storm is brewing in the world of cloud gaming. Over the past few days, sharp-eyed observers within the Xbox community have noticed something curious buried within Microsoft’s public APIs: four previously unseen xCloud program codenames—Callisto, Dia, Europa, and Ferdinand. First brought...

Microsoft has recently introduced significant updates to the Xbox PC app, enhancing the gaming experience for users across various devices. These updates, currently available to Xbox Insiders, focus on integrating cloud-playable console games into the PC app's library and introducing a...

Square Enix’s announcement to end support for Windows 10 in Final Fantasy XIV marks a pivotal transition not just for the game’s expansive community, but also for the broader relationship between gaming and the perpetual cycle of operating system upgrades. For some, this news is a signal to...

The digital entertainment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by Microsoft’s latest pivot: the closure of its Movies & TV storefront on both Windows and Xbox platforms. This strategic decision, which took effect on July 18, signals the end of new media content purchases...

Mercedes-Benz has cemented its reputation as a leader in automotive innovation by forging deeper partnerships with Microsoft, fundamentally redefining what it means to work on the move. The German luxury automaker’s forward-thinking move to incorporate Microsoft Teams and Copilot deeply into its...

Microsoft’s relentless pursuit of the perfect cloud gaming experience reaches a new milestone with its latest test: letting Xbox users stream their personally owned games directly through the Xbox PC app, thereby removing the once-inextricable bond between purchases and required downloads...

For years, the dream of a true “Windows gaming handheld” has remained tantalizingly out of reach for many enthusiasts—haunted by clunky interfaces, touch-unfriendly controls, and a software landscape built almost exclusively for big-screen desktop monitors. Yet, recent revelations suggest a...