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Winsage

August 14, 2025

Microsoft connects Xbox Game Pass, Windows on Arm PCs for local gaming

Microsoft is testing a new feature that allows local gaming on Windows on Arm PCs through the Xbox app, specifically for devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor. The update (version 2508.1001.27.0 and higher) is available to Windows Insiders and Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview, enabling access to games from the Windows Store and Xbox Game Pass for PC. Previously, users could only game via cloud services. The Adreno GPU in the Snapdragon X Elite has limitations, with games like Control running at about 40 frames per second on low settings, and many titles struggling to maintain playable frame rates. Older games perform better, with DOTA 2 averaging 52.8 frames per second on low settings but dropping to 9.8 frames per second during intense gameplay. The Xbox app streamlines game downloads via Microsoft’s Game Pass, and there are expectations for improved performance with the next-generation Snapdragon.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Side-scrolling action game Terminator 2D: NO FATE announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Reef Entertainment and Bitmap Bureau are releasing the side-scrolling action game Terminator 2D: NO FATE on September 5, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will have various physical editions, including a Day One Edition, Collector’s Edition, and an Online-Exclusive Edition, each with unique items for collectors. Players will control Sarah Connor and the T-800 to combat the T-1000 and thwart Skynet's plans, featuring a narrative with John Connor leading the Resistance. The game includes classic arcade gameplay, iconic scenes from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and new storylines, with various gameplay scenarios and enemy types. It will feature 2D sprite artwork, a cinematic soundtrack, and multiple game modes.