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...
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Microsoft’s Xbox PC app has quietly shed the role of a one‑trick Game Pass storefront and evolved into a genuine, controller‑friendly hub that now aggregates your installed Windows games across multiple launchers — Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Battle.net and Microsoft’s own libraries — and...
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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...
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Microsoft’s latest Xbox app update for Windows 11 and handhelds finally stitches scattered PC game libraries into a single, controller‑friendly hub that promises smoother launches, cross‑device continuity, and a new “My apps” launcher — but it also raises important questions about DRM handoffs...
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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...
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Title: Microsoft’s new “My Apps” tab in the Xbox app for Windows: what it changes for handheld PCs and every PC gamer
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What it is: “My Apps” is a new tab inside the Xbox app for Windows that aggregates third‑party gaming apps and utilities in one controller‑friendly place. Think...
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Microsoft is actively testing the integration of Steam and Battle.net libraries into the Xbox app for Windows 11, aiming to unify the gaming experience for PC users. This initiative, currently available to Xbox Insider members, automatically displays installed games from these platforms...
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The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has concluded, leaving the gaming community with a clear vision of Microsoft's strategic direction: a pronounced shift towards PC gaming integration. This year's event underscored the company's commitment to unifying the gaming experience across consoles, PCs, and...
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Microsoft's strategic shift away from developing an in-house Xbox handheld console marks a significant pivot in the gaming industry. Instead of introducing proprietary hardware, the company is now focusing on enhancing Windows 11 to better support third-party handheld gaming devices, notably...
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Jurassic World Evolution 2 is now free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time, and Windows gamers have another fantastic reason to celebrate. As part of the Epic giveaway schedule, this highly immersive park management simulation has replaced last week’s Mortal Shell freebie, giving players...
The next evolution of Undead Labs’ popular zombie survival fantasy game series, Link Removed, becomes available Thursday across the world on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, Steam and the Epic Game Store.
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