PC Game Pass Archives

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Game Pass: 2 new games are playable today on Xbox and PC

Game Pass has added two new titles: EA Sports F1 24 and Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, both available starting February 20 through Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. On February 28, nine titles will be removed from Game Pass, including F1 22, Gris, Maneater, PAW Patrol World, Space Engineers, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, Yakuza 3 Remastered, and Yakuza 4 Remastered. Earlier in the month, titles such as Far Cry New Dawn, Madden NFL 25, and Another Crab’s Treasure were added, along with the RPG Avowed.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

I love Steam Link, but this new streaming app is better in every way

Razer's Nexus app is a new alternative to Steam Link for local game streaming, featuring remote play functionality that requires the installation of both the Nexus app and the Razer Cortex app on the desktop. The setup process takes about five minutes, slightly longer than Steam Link. The Nexus app is based on Moonlight, an open-source streaming software, and offers enhanced performance by automatically adjusting settings for high-refresh-rate displays. It works well with PC Game Pass titles but has limitations with non-Steam games, which may require manual control adjustments. Users must create an account, and the app promotes paid games and includes display ads. Alternatives like Artemis/Apollo exist but require more complex installation.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

Experience the magic of Avowed day one with PC Game Pass

Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed is a first-person fantasy adventure game set in the Living Lands, where players act as an envoy investigating a plague. The game features a flexible combat system that allows various playstyles, including spells, shields, bows, and firearms. Players can form relationships with diverse companions whose narratives evolve based on player choices. Avowed is available on PC Game Pass from launch day, allowing subscribers to access it without additional fees. The monthly subscription fee is .95 AUD, and members can purchase Premium Skin Packs for .95, which include companion skins, a digital artbook, and the original soundtrack.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

Game Pass: What time does Avowed go live?

Avowed launches on February 18, 2024, at synchronized global times: 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm GMT, 7pm CET, 3am KST (Feb 19), 3am JST (Feb 19), 5am AEDT (Feb 19), and 7am NZDT (Feb 19). Early access for the Premium Edition started on February 13. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass, but only for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers at launch; it will not be accessible to Game Pass Core or Standard subscribers. Avowed can also be pre-ordered on platforms like Xbox Store, Steam, and Battle.net.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Is Avowed on Game Pass and when is it out?

Avowed will be available on Xbox Game Pass at no additional cost for both Xbox and PC players who subscribe to the service. Xbox Series X and S users will need the Game Pass Ultimate subscription, while a standard PC Game Pass subscription is sufficient for PC players. The release date for Avowed on Game Pass is February 18, 2025, with the option to preload the game. An Avowed Premium Upgrade Edition can be purchased for .49 / £17.99, granting early access starting February 13, 2025, and includes bonus outfits, a digital artbook, and the original soundtrack.

Winsage

February 15, 2025

Windows 11 is testing another Game Pass ad for your Settings menu.

Microsoft is testing a new advertisement for Game Pass within the Settings menu of Windows 11, offering a complimentary trial of PC Game Pass that can be shared with friends. The advertisement will only be visible to users logged into their Microsoft accounts who meet specific eligibility criteria. This feature is being rolled out to the Dev and Beta Channels as part of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3281.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

GeForce NOW celebrates 5 years of cloud gaming, library grows to over 2000 PC games

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is celebrating its fifth anniversary since exiting Beta in February 2020, now supporting over 2,000 titles and featuring high-performance options like 4K resolution, DLSS, and ray-tracing. In February, it will introduce 17 new titles, including: - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Feb. 4) - Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (Feb. 6) - SWORN (Feb. 6) - Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Feb. 11) - Legacy: Steel & Sorcery (Feb. 12) - Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Feb. 14) - Avowed (Feb. 18) - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Feb. 18) - Abiotic Factor (Steam) - Alan Wake (Xbox) - Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (Xbox) - The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics (Xbox) - HUMANITY (Steam) - Murky Divers (Steam) - Somerville (Xbox) - Songs of Silence (Steam) - UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes (Steam) Additionally, in the last week of January, games like Space Engineers 2, Eternal Strands, and Dead Island 2 were added to the platform.

Winsage

December 27, 2024

How to create your own bootable Windows 11 SSD for the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck operates on Linux, which limits access to certain games and services that require Windows, such as PC Game Pass titles and multiplayer games with anti-cheat software. Users can integrate Windows 11 into their Steam Deck by creating a portable version on a USB-C SSD. Recommended SSD options include the Crucial X6 2 TB SSD or a Genki SavePoint SSD enclosure for M.2 2230-size SSDs. To download Windows 11, users should visit Microsoft's website and select the appropriate ISO file. Creating a bootable drive involves using Rufus to set up the SSD with Windows 11. After downloading Valve's official drivers for the Steam Deck, users can boot into Windows by connecting the SSD and selecting it from the drive selector screen. Adjustments may be needed for display settings, and installing the Steam Deck drivers is recommended for optimal functionality. Once set up, users can access a wider range of PC gaming experiences, including the Xbox app for PC Game Pass titles.

AppWizard

December 19, 2024

14 Days of PC Game Pass for $1 – Here’s what to play this Holiday

PC Game Pass offers an extensive library of hundreds of games for a monthly fee of .99, with a limited-time offer allowing new subscribers to access it for for the first 14 days. The subscription includes an EA Play membership, providing additional benefits for popular titles and access to new releases on their launch day. Notable games available include Diablo IV, Dead by Daylight, Rainbow 6 Siege, No Man’s Sky, DOOM Eternal, Psychonauts 2, Lies of P, Titanfall 2, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Winsage

December 18, 2024

Elevate your PC gaming experience with Windows 11 this holiday season

Windows 11 offers new gaming experiences for PC Game Pass subscribers, including titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™. Key features include: - Auto HDR: Enhances SDR games to HDR for improved colors and contrasts. - DirectStorage: Reduces load times using NVMe SSDs, optimizing data loading for better performance. - Game Bar Compact Mode: Simplifies navigation on smaller screens, providing quick access to games and performance metrics. - Dynamic Lighting: Allows synchronization and customization of RGB lighting across devices. - Optimizations for Windowed Games: Introduces Variable Rate Refresh (VRR) to reduce tearing and stuttering in windowed modes. - Advanced Hybrid (CASO)/UMA: Improves performance on hybrid laptops with integrated and discrete GPUs. - Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 support: Enhances online gaming with faster speeds and lower latency. - Color filters for colorblind players: Helps colorblind players differentiate colors while improving frame rates. - Automatic Super Resolution for Arm Copilot+ PCs: Upscales lower-resolution content in real-time. - Xbox app on Windows PC: Manages PC gaming content and facilitates cloud gaming and cross-platform connections.