in-game browser Archives

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

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 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.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

How to use Microsoft Edge Game Assist browser

Microsoft has introduced Edge Game Assist, an in-game browser that allows players to browse the web without interrupting their gameplay. It is integrated with the Microsoft Edge platform and enables access to websites, chat with friends, and perform online tasks within a pop-up window. Key features include accessibility from the Game Bar, integration with Edge profiles, retention of browsing history and saved passwords, minimal space occupation within the game window, and compatibility with virtually any game. Currently, Edge Game Assist is available in Beta channels only, and users must ensure the Game Bar is updated, that they are on Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, or any Windows Insider channels, and that Microsoft Edge or Edge Beta is set as the default browser. Users need Microsoft Edge Beta version 132 or later to use it. To use Edge Game Assist, users must install the widget via the Microsoft Edge settings, then launch a game and access the Game Bar using Win+G. Game Assist currently requires a mouse and keyboard for browsing, with gamepad support expected in future updates.

AppWizard

November 23, 2024

Microsoft announces Edge Game Assist, a way to bring up guides while playing PC games

Microsoft has introduced Edge Game Assist, a feature designed to enhance the gaming experience by providing real-time tips and guides through a tailored version of the Edge browser integrated into the Game Bar overlay. Game Assist offers game-aware functionality, automatically suggesting relevant tips for compatible games and allowing manual searches for assistance. Players can pin the browser on top of the screen to follow guides or watch tutorial videos without interrupting gameplay. It shares browser data with the full version of Edge, enabling access to saved login details. Additionally, players can use services like Discord, Spotify, and Twitch while gaming. At launch, Game Assist supports nine titles, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo IV, Fortnite, Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga, League of Legends, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Roblox, and Valorant. Research shows that 40% of PC players actively seek tips and guides while gaming.