future of gaming Archives

AppWizard

September 22, 2025

New Japanese Poll Highlights Kids Love of Minecraft and Splatoon

In a recent poll conducted by GameTrainer, children in grades 1 through 6 in Japan indicated their favorite video games, with Minecraft receiving over 28% of the votes and Splatoon garnering 16%. Other popular titles included Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, Pokémon, and Smash Bros, highlighting Nintendo's strong influence in the gaming preferences of young players. Despite being on the market for several years, Minecraft continues to engage players, while Splatoon remains popular due to the enjoyment of its third installment.

Winsage

September 10, 2025

Windows 95 game could hit 5,000 FPS by accident

3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet is a nostalgic game for many gamers from the late 90s. The gaming landscape has evolved significantly, with the potential for future games to run at 5,000 frames per second. Dave Plummer has contributed to the evolution of Windows gaming through his work on the Media Center and Task Manager, enhancing user experience and system performance. The future of gaming promises unprecedented frame rates and resolutions, leading to richer and more engaging experiences.

BetaBeacon

September 4, 2025

I tested the Abxylute One Pro, and it nails game streaming (with a catch)

The Abxylute One Pro is a handheld device designed for game streaming with a large 7-inch FHD IPS screen, full-size controls, and a console-like software experience. It offers great streaming performance but struggles with local emulation compared to other handhelds at a similar price point. If you prioritize convenience and streaming over tinkering and emulation, the Abxylute One Pro is a great choice.

BetaBeacon

September 4, 2025

These Meta Quest games showed me the future of gaming on smart glasses

Mythic Realms is a full roguelike RPG mixed reality game with a gameplay loop similar to The Elder Scrolls: Blades, where players go on quests to gather resources and money to rebuild their town.

AppWizard

September 3, 2025

Rare vet O’Connor is Xbox Games Studios new chief of staff

Louise O'Connor has become the chief of staff at Xbox Game Studios as of August, confirmed through her LinkedIn profile and reported by VGC. She aims to enhance connection, collaboration, and momentum across the studios. O'Connor has a 25-year history at Rare, starting as an animator in 1999 and eventually serving as art director, incubation director, and executive producer. She recently led the development of the project Everwild, which was shelved during a major restructuring at Microsoft that affected over 9,000 employees.

Winsage

August 14, 2025

Xbox PC App Experience Expanding on Arm®-based Windows 11 PCs

An update for Arm®-based Windows 11 PCs is being rolled out, enhancing the Xbox PC app experience. This update allows for game downloads and local play on these devices, expanding the selection of titles available through the Xbox PC app catalog, including those from PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. The update is designated as version 2508.1001.27.0 and higher, currently available to Windows Insiders who are also Xbox Insiders participating in the PC Gaming Preview. Users can join the PC Gaming Preview by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub, signing in, and navigating to the PC Gaming section to join. The rollout of these features will be staggered among Insiders.

Winsage

August 10, 2025

Only two things are stopping me from moving to SteamOS on my desktop PC permanently – the moment they’re addressed, I’ll be saying ‘adiós’, Windows 11

The author experimented with Bazzite, a SteamOS clone, on their Asus ROG Ally and is considering installing it on their primary desktop gaming PC due to dissatisfaction with Windows 11. Bazzite offers a console-like user interface and features tailored for gaming, particularly benefiting AMD hardware, while Nvidia users face limitations with beta support. Testing Discord on Bazzite yielded mixed results, with issues in streaming that are crucial for the author's gaming experience. The author appreciates the potential of Bazzite's Quick Resume feature and the appeal of a user interface similar to popular consoles. They express hope for improved Nvidia support and functionality to facilitate a transition away from Windows 11.

AppWizard

July 29, 2025

Now everyone can stream their own games in the Xbox PC app.

The Xbox PC app now allows users to stream their own games, enabling them to share gaming experiences with friends and followers. This feature enhances user engagement and fosters a community of gamers. Players can broadcast their gameplay in real-time, creating an interactive environment for viewers. The app also offers a seamless interface for exploring new games and allows users to personalize their feeds by following specific topics and authors.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

You can now stream Xbox-only games to your PC if you’re an Insider with Game Pass Ultimate

The Xbox app is shifting to a streaming-centric model, allowing Xbox Insiders who are Game Pass Ultimate members to stream select console games they own in 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) operates. This 'stream your own game' service enables gamers to play titles without owning an Xbox console by accessing their personal game library through the Cloud Gaming section of the Xbox PC app. This development reduces platform exclusivity in gaming and may lead to a more unified gaming ecosystem.

AppWizard

July 14, 2025

UAE-based Red Dune partners with Japanese studio Acquire

Red Dune Games, based in the UAE, has partnered with Japanese developer Acquire Corp to develop a series of innovative intellectual properties. Three projects are currently in development, codenamed Tremor, Umbra, and Shadowcar. Acquire has a history of notable titles and was owned by GungHo from 2011 to 2024 before being acquired by Kadokawa. Sultan Darmaki, CEO of Red Dune Games, and Takuma Endo, CEO of Acquire, both expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration and its focus on global creativity and originality.