game compatibility

ASUS and Microsoft have locked in October 16, 2025 as the global ship date for the ROG Xbox Ally family — two Windows‑based, controller‑first handhelds (the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher‑end ROG Xbox Ally X) that promise a full‑screen Xbox experience on a compact, purpose‑built chassis...

Microsoft is starting a staged Insider preview that finally lets some Windows on Arm systems download and run compatible games locally from the Xbox PC app — a practical, incremental shift away from the cloud-only model that has dominated Arm-powered Surface and Snapdragon devices until now...

Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS is rapidly reshaping the landscape of PC gaming, with new data from Steam’s July 2025 Hardware & Software survey illustrating a notable shift in user preference away from Microsoft’s once-unassailable Windows 11. According to the survey, SteamOS market share surged by...

Microsoft’s foray into the handheld gaming PC market, previously considered the exclusive terrain of companies like Valve, is gaining momentum with the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally by Asus. This device represents more than just new hardware: it signals Microsoft’s growing acknowledgment of...

As the end of Windows 10 support approaches, a significant shift is occurring in the gaming community, with an increasing number of gamers transitioning to Windows 11. This trend is underscored by recent data from Valve's Steam Hardware and Software Survey, which reveals that as of July 2025...

Determining the precise version of DirectX installed on your PC can play a pivotal role in boosting game performance and software compatibility, but for many, unraveling this information remains a confusing first step. Understanding the architecture of DirectX, its evolution, and the specific...

Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates and compatibility patches has always been a source of both praise and frustration, with the recent saga around the Easy Anti-Cheat conflict in Windows 11’s 24H2 update serving as a vivid example of the challenges and triumphs that define modern PC...

For months, a cloud of frustration hung over gamers running Windows 11 who found themselves suddenly staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during heated matches of Fortnite or other popular online titles. This wasn’t just another garden-variety software crash—it was a system-level...

The Lenovo Legion Go S, now equipped with SteamOS, marks a significant evolution in handheld gaming devices. This transition from Windows 11 to SteamOS has not only streamlined the user experience but also delivered notable performance enhancements, positioning the Legion Go S as a formidable...

Microsoft’s ongoing refinement of Windows 11 has reached a significant milestone with the July 2025 resolution of a major compatibility showstopper affecting a critical segment of the gaming community. For nearly a year, the use of Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)—a widely deployed anti-tampering solution...

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...

Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's termination of security updates for the operating system on the same date. This decision underscores the evolving landscape of software support...

As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, some changes signal seismic shifts in how communities interact with their favorite games. This year, one such signal arrives from Square Enix, the powerhouse developer behind Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)—an MMORPG that has captivated millions. The...

As Microsoft approaches the final curtain call for Windows 10, the ripples are reaching far beyond the realm of operating system updates and security patches and into the everyday experience of PC gamers. Among the earliest—and arguably the most impactful—casualties of this OS transition is...

Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...

With Square Enix’s recent announcement that official support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10 will cease after October 14, 2025, a critical inflection point looms for not just FFXIV’s passionate player base, but for a significant portion of PC gamers still tied to Microsoft’s aging operating...

Steam’s latest Hardware & Software Survey paints a clear picture: as of June 2025, Windows still rules the PC gaming world. Nearly 96% of gamers on Valve’s ubiquitous platform—Steam—are running a Windows-based system, and a striking 60% have already moved to Windows 11. These numbers underscore...

For over a decade, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has stood as the default environment for PC gamers, a reign so pervasive that even its impending demise has barely made a dent in player habits and preferences. Data drawn from 44 consecutive Steam Hardware Surveys, analyzed longitudinally and validated...

In the rapidly evolving world of portable PC gaming, few developments have sparked as much debate—or excitement—among enthusiasts as the ascent of SteamOS over Microsoft’s once-unassailable Windows operating system. Recent benchmark studies performed on the Lenovo Legion Go S, a conspicuously...

Games on the PC have always been a battleground, not just for the latest graphics cards or processors, but also for the operating systems that run them. For decades, Microsoft Windows reigned unchallenged as the only serious option for gamers who wanted top-tier performance and compatibility...