cross-device play

Microsoft has quietly reshaped the Xbox PC app into a true one‑stop launcher for Windows games — one that now automatically aggregates installed titles from major PC storefronts, provides a new “My apps” shelf for third‑party launchers, adds user controls for which storefronts appear, and...

Microsoft’s November update for Xbox is less a single dramatic pivot than a careful, coordinated nudge: an AI-powered companion on mobile, a console-style full-screen shell spreading across Windows 11 devices, cloud-streaming quality controls that can reach 1440p, and expanded regional...

Xbox’s new cross-device play history made one anecdotal fact impossible to ignore: in 2025, independent studios are not just competing with AAA publishers — for many players they’re eclipsing them in creativity, polish, and sheer hours played. Background What changed: Xbox’s cross-device play...

Microsoft has quietly expanded the Xbox PC App on Windows into a true game‑management hub: an Aggregated Gaming Library that discovers and surfaces installed titles from multiple third‑party storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Battle.net and more) alongside Xbox and Game Pass entries...

Microsoft’s latest update reshapes the Xbox PC app from a Game Pass storefront into a unified, controller‑friendly hub that aggregates installed games from multiple PC storefronts, adds a dedicated My Apps shelf for quick launcher access, and promises cross‑device play history and cloud...

Microsoft’s Xbox app for Windows has quietly evolved into a single‑surface launcher that pulls installed games from Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net and other PC storefronts into one “My Library” — and with the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds arriving in October, the timing could reshape how many Windows...

Microsoft has quietly reworked the Xbox app on Windows 11 into a genuine one‑stop hub for PC gaming, and the implications reach well beyond a refreshed launcher: the app now aggregates installed titles from multiple storefronts, lets you launch non‑Microsoft games without opening third‑party...

Microsoft’s Xbox app on Windows 11 has quietly evolved from a Game Pass storefront into a genuine, controller-friendly gaming hub capable of listing and launching installed titles from Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net and more — and the company is now rolling key pieces of that work out to wider...

Xbox Game Pass has quietly become one of the most consequential subscription services in modern gaming — not because it’s perfect, but because it keeps expanding like a Swiss Army knife for players who want choice, cross‑device continuity, and an alternative to buying every title outright. What...

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 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...

Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a transformational shift, moving away from the identity of a traditional console and embracing a world where gaming transcends hardware boundaries. This metamorphosis is not just a cosmetic rebranding or a corporate buzzword; it's a strategic recalibration...

Microsoft's recent announcement of a partnership with AMD to develop the next-generation Xbox console marks a significant evolution in the gaming industry. This collaboration aims to co-engineer the console's silicon, promising enhanced graphics performance and the integration of AI features to...

Reposted with permission from Link Removed Introduction: Building the best place… to build At GDC Europe 2016, the Microsoft developer platform team is excited to showcase the technologies we’ve been working on to make both game development and gaming better on Windows 10. Not only are we...