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AppWizard

May 31, 2025

Random: Xenoblade Chronicles X Pops Up On Microsoft PC Game Page

Monolith Soft's game, Xenoblade Chronicles X, has appeared on a Microsoft PC webpage for "enhanced games for Microsoft Edge Game Assist," alongside titles like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. The listing suggests that Microsoft Edge Game Assist will provide tips and guides for popular PC games. This unexpected appearance has led to speculation among fans about its validity, with some considering it a possible error. Monolith Soft is now owned by Nintendo, which recently released Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch. While it seems unlikely that major Nintendo titles will be available on Xbox, Microsoft has shown interest in bringing select first-party games to Nintendo platforms.

Winsage

May 30, 2025

Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available

Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available to all users on Windows 11, following its preview launch last November. It is an in-game browser designed specifically for PC gamers, allowing players to access game guides, connect with friends, and listen to music without leaving their games. Users can open Game Assist by pressing Win+G, which integrates features like tips for popular games, access to platforms like Discord and Spotify, and the ability to pin content above the game. The tool is designed to enhance multitasking and maintain immersion during gameplay. Feedback from the preview phase has led to improvements in the interface and functionality, including keyboard shortcuts and enhanced support for over 80 games. Game Assist is available wherever Microsoft Edge is accessible, with enhanced content currently offered in English only.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Xbox Launches Retro Classics Collection With 50+ Activision Titles; PC App Adds Game Assist, GeForce Now Support

Xbox and Antstream Arcade have launched Retro Classics, a collection of over 50 Activision titles from the ’80s and ’90s, available to Xbox Game Pass members worldwide. Notable games in the collection include Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall!, accessible on consoles, PCs, and cloud gaming devices. The collection features modern enhancements like cloud saves, achievement support, and gameplay pause/resume options, with plans to expand to over 100 titles from Activision and Blizzard in the future. Additionally, Xbox has introduced updates for PC gaming, including a revamped Game Bar with Quick Settings, an upcoming Microsoft Edge Game Assist for in-game browsing, and GeForce Now streaming integration for the Xbox app. The Xbox Rewards program has also been updated, allowing players to redeem points for customizable gift cards for various purchases.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

Windows Weekly 927: Up to Stuff

Leo, Richard, and Paul discussed Microsoft's recent innovations, including the Windows 11 Feature Tracker, insights from Microsoft Build, advancements in consumer AI, and updates from the gaming sector, particularly Xbox. A new free newsletter offers three time-saving tips every Friday, and subscribers receive complimentary copies of Paul Thurrott's Windows 11 and Windows 10 Field Guides. The Windows 11 Feature Tracker aims to be a comprehensive resource and may evolve into a web app or wiki. The Windows Insider Program's Beta build for 23H2 introduces changes to file new tabs and new windows, while a nostalgic taskbar icon scaling feature is returning in the Dev and Beta (24H2) versions. Intel has discontinued its Unison app and service. The Build session catalog emphasizes AI developments, with sessions covering Windows Copilot Runtime and productivity enhancements. Microsoft unveiled new Copilot features at a consumer AI event, including web actions and memory personalization, and integrated Copilot Search into Bing. Concerns about AI's impact on human intelligence were discussed, particularly in relation to a Twitter debate on Microsoft's AI demo of Quake II. Microsoft announced an Xbox Games Showcase for June, with updates to the Edge Game Assist feature and GTA V available on Game Pass starting April 15. The Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing and DLSS, though its release is delayed due to tariff challenges. Apple Music for Windows now supports Dolby Atmos, and notable software includes Notion, Typora/iA Writer, and Proton Pass. This week's RunAs Radio episode focuses on Application Risk in Security Copilot. The Heart Cut #02 from the East London Liquor Company is recommended for a unique tasting experience.

Winsage

December 16, 2024

Windows 11’s Start menu recommendations are being improved – but I’m still not impressed, Microsoft

Windows 11 is enhancing the recommendations in the Start menu, specifically the 'Recommended' panel, which will continue to feature recently used apps, files, and suggested websites. Microsoft aims to improve the relevance of these suggestions based on users' browsing history. Additionally, build 22635 has introduced Microsoft Edge Game Assist for Beta channel testers, allowing users to access a mini version of Edge within the Game Bar overlay. Recent tests indicate that the revamped recommendations are more relevant, but some users may still prefer a minimalist interface without such suggestions. Microsoft has confirmed there are no plans to remove the Recommended panel, but users would like the option to customize its content.

Winsage

December 13, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4655 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4655 (KB5048753) has been released to the Beta Channel. Key updates include: - Enhanced filtering for recommended websites on the Start menu. - New interaction model for the lock screen's spotlight feature, allowing users to explore images further. - Changes to the Desktop Spotlight icon, enabling users to learn more about their background images. - A visual preview of links and web content in the Windows share window. - A fix for an issue with window previews not appearing on the taskbar. Additionally, Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview) is introduced, providing a gaming-centric browsing experience that integrates with the Game Bar and shares browser data across devices. Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive updates based on Windows 11, version 23H2, with features gradually rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology. Features may evolve or be removed based on feedback, and localization issues may be addressed over time.

Winsage

December 13, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2702 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2702 (KB5048761) has been released to the Dev Channel. New features include: - An advanced camera options page under Settings, offering configurations for multi-app camera access and basic camera functionality. - API support for third-party passkey providers to enhance login security, along with updates to WebAuthn APIs for a plugin authentication model for passkeys. Changes and improvements: - Enhanced filtering for recommended websites on the Start menu based on browsing history. - The ability for standard users to change time zones under Settings. Fixes include: - Resolved issues with pointer trails making the mouse cursor invisible and mouse cursor stuttering. - Addressed oversaturation issues in some games using Auto HDR. - Fixed a rollback issue that displayed an incorrect app control dialog. Known issues: - Incorrect build version display after a PC reset. - Issues with Recall functionality and Click to Do features that will be addressed in future updates. Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview) is available for Insiders, providing an in-game browser experience tailored for PC gaming. Insiders in the Dev Channel receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2, with features gradually rolled out and subject to change based on feedback.

Winsage

December 13, 2024

KB5048753: Windows 11 gets better Start menu filter, new Edge gaming assist, and more

Microsoft has released a new build for Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta channel, identified as build 22635.4655 under KB5048753. Key enhancements include improved Start menu filtering for recommended websites, a new Edge Game Assist feature, and updates to Spotlight functionality. Changes include enhanced filtering for recommended websites in the Start menu, new treatments for the lock screen's top right hotspot allowing users to learn more about spotlight images, and updates to the Desktop Spotlight icon interaction model. The Windows share window now displays a visual preview of links and web content. Fixes include resolving an issue with window previews not displaying for certain open apps in the taskbar. The Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview) feature allows users to access browser data while gaming, providing tips and guides relevant to the games being played, and sharing the same browser data as Edge on the PC.

AppWizard

November 25, 2024

Microsoft could tempt PC gamers away from Chrome with nifty new ‘Game Assist’ mode for its Edge browser

Microsoft is testing a new feature called Game Assist in its Edge browser, specifically for PC gamers, as part of the Edge beta version 132. Game Assist integrates into the Game Bar on Windows 11, allowing players to access a compact Edge panel for browsing online tips and guides without disrupting gameplay. Currently, it supports only the English language and a limited selection of games, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo IV, Fortnite, and League of Legends. If successful, it may increase the adoption rate of Microsoft Edge among gamers.

AppWizard

November 25, 2024

Microsoft rolls out Edge Game Assist

Microsoft has introduced a new feature for its Edge browser called Game Assist, currently in preview. This tool provides an in-game browser that offers tips and tricks tailored to users' needs, accessible through the Game Bar. Research indicates that 88 percent of PC gamers often leave their games to search for tips online, with 40 percent looking up assistance while playing. Game Assist highlights relevant resources for the current game when a new tab is opened. The initial preview supports popular PC games such as Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4, Fortnite, Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga, League of Legends, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Roblox, and Valorant, and is localized in English.