Xbox Cloud Gaming usage has increased dramatically according to new Microsoft data. Game Pass members are streaming 45% more hours compared to last year, with console users showing particularly strong growth. The service recently launched its 1.0 version and expanded to India’s massive gaming market
Sega is pointing to consumer expectations for definitive editions as a potential cause behind lower-than-expected game sales. The company discussed this theory during a recent Q2 financial briefing with shareholders.
Microsoft is rolling out intelligent battery optimization for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld. The new Default Game Profiles automatically balance performance and power consumption across 40 supported games. This could mean up to an hour of extra battery life while maintaining target frame rates.
Valve has confirmed the Steam Machine won’t follow the console model of selling hardware at a loss. Instead, it will be priced like a PC with equivalent specs. A Reddit user priced out equivalent components at $770, suggesting the final price could be even higher.
Ubisoft has created a game prototype where AI teammates respond to voice commands and understand what you’re looking at. The experimental project features three AI characters that can be directed naturally. It’s currently being tested by hundreds of players in a closed playtest.
Arc Raiders players are experiencing widespread matchmaking failures that prevent joining games. The issues began around noon PT Friday and coincide with a powerful Matriarch boss spawn. Thousands of reports are flooding Down Detector as players await fixes.
Microsoft announced during today’s Xbox Partner Preview that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be available on all Windows handhelds starting November 21. The feature hides the Windows desktop for better gaming performance and provides unified access to games from Steam and other stores. Users ca
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine won’t be subsidized like traditional consoles, according to insider reports. The device is expected to launch in 2026 with pricing that reflects PC components rather than console economics.
Zoopunk, showcased during today’s Xbox Partner Preview, might be using AI-generated assets according to an unlisted demo video. The game was also named in an NVIDIA announcement about AI-powered NPCs, though it’s unclear how integrated these tools are.
Kirby Air Riders is reportedly the first Nintendo-published game to implement ray tracing on the Switch 2. The racing title uses RTXGI SDK for ray-traced global illumination while maintaining 60 FPS performance. This marks a significant step for Nintendo’s visual technology adoption.
