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Your PC is an Xbox, your Android is a Windows Phone, and Windows K2 is here to save Windows 11
Winsage
May 3, 2026

Your PC is an Xbox, your Android is a Windows Phone, and Windows K2 is here to save Windows 11

Microsoft has restructured its Windows team to enhance Windows 11 and restore user confidence. A new preview build will hide the MSN feed by default, allowing access to widgets on a dedicated page. The latest optional non-security preview update includes reliability upgrades and AI agents. Windows 11 now features Xbox Mode, providing a full-screen, controller-friendly interface for gamers. Significant improvements have been made for Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox app on PC. The original Xbox dashboard has been reverse-engineered for use as a PC launcher. A new custom Android launcher, METROV, recreates the Windows Phone 8.1 experience, while community efforts like 8Marketplace are reviving Windows Phone 8 through restored app access.
The Simpsons Hit And Run Guide: The Best Way To Play In 2026
AppWizard
February 26, 2026

The Simpsons Hit And Run Guide: The Best Way To Play In 2026

The gaming landscape once featured numerous titles inspired by The Simpsons, but today, there is a noticeable absence of new games. The Simpsons: Hit and Run is considered the best Simpsons game, and while there is no official modern port or remaster, players can revisit it through Donut Team's custom PC launcher, which enhances the original PC port and adds new features. Obtaining a copy of the game for PC can be challenging, with prices for sealed copies on platforms like eBay being high. The launcher supports modern controller use, improved visuals, and bug fixes, and also offers a library of mods that add new content. Donut Team's launcher is compatible with the Steam Deck, allowing players to run the game on the device with some setup. Emulating the game through PCXS2 or Dolphin is another option, although it lacks the enhancements of the updated PC version. Playing the game on original hardware, such as the PS2, is considered less appealing compared to modern platforms.
Microsoft’s Xbox PC launcher gets going with Steam, Epic, and other games showing up
AppWizard
June 26, 2025

Microsoft’s Xbox PC launcher gets going with Steam, Epic, and other games showing up

Microsoft is testing a new aggregated gaming library within the Xbox app, which consolidates titles from various platforms like Steam, Battle.net, Ubisoft, Epic Games Store, and Riot Games. The Xbox app automatically identifies installed games on the PC, presenting them in an organized library with thumbnails and launcher names. Users can launch games directly or navigate to the original launcher, and there is an option to hide titles from various stores. This integration catalogs games without providing Xbox achievements or enhanced functionalities. Additionally, there are reports of "Xbox full-screen experience" settings appearing on existing ROG Ally devices, which are currently non-functional as Microsoft is testing this feature. Existing devices will eventually receive the full-screen Xbox experience. Users can access the new library by installing the Xbox test app through the Xbox Insider Hub and updating the Xbox app via the Microsoft Store.
CONFIRMED: GTAV is returning to Game Pass on Xbox and PC in April
AppWizard
April 4, 2025

CONFIRMED: GTAV is returning to Game Pass on Xbox and PC in April

Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV) will return to Xbox Game Pass and debut on PC Game Pass on April 15th. The enhanced edition for PC will feature new vehicles, modifications, and gameplay updates, including the “Oscar Guzman Flies Again” update with aerial missions and arms trafficking. Both Game Pass Ultimate and Standard subscribers can access all console and PC editions. The PC version will include enhancements such as ray tracing support and compatibility with DLSS 3 and FSR 1/3 upscaling. Players will also have access to new content, including ambient animals for a photography challenge and the option for a GTA+ Membership for exclusive benefits.
'Grand Theft Auto V' May Come to Game Pass Later this Month
AppWizard
April 3, 2025

‘Grand Theft Auto V’ May Come to Game Pass Later this Month

'Grand Theft Auto V' is set to debut on Xbox Game Pass later this month, marking its first appearance on PC Game Pass, as confirmed by Rockstar in an email. The game will also be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming. A recent update to the Rockstar PC launcher has enabled this integration with the Xbox PC app. The PC version of GTA V has been upgraded to include new vehicles, ray tracing support, and compatibility with DLSS 3 and FSR 1/3 technologies. Players will gain access to new features in GTA Online, including new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works, Ambient Animals for wildlife photography challenges, and the option to enroll in GTA+ Membership for special benefits.
2K Games Has Officially Ditched Its PC Launcher
AppWizard
November 26, 2024

2K Games Has Officially Ditched Its PC Launcher

2K Games has announced the complete removal of its 2K PC launcher from all titles, allowing games like Bioshock Remastered and Marvel’s Midnight Suns to launch directly through Steam. This transition began on November 18, with most titles moving smoothly, although some, like the remastered Mafia Trilogy, may require additional steps. An update on November 25 removed the 2K launcher from users' systems, replacing it with a text document titled “2kLauncherRemoved.txt.” 2K has provided a guide for users who want to ensure the launcher is completely removed from their PCs and has stated it will not continue to support the 2K Games launcher.
Epic Boss Tim Sweeney says Unreal Engine 6 will be a 'metaverse' joining Fortnite and other Unreal games, including an upcoming 'persistent universe' in development with Disney
AppWizard
October 7, 2024

Epic Boss Tim Sweeney says Unreal Engine 6 will be a ‘metaverse’ joining Fortnite and other Unreal games, including an upcoming ‘persistent universe’ in development with Disney

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, discussed the company's future plans, including a 16% workforce reduction last year. He emphasized the potential of a "metaverse" that promotes interoperability among assets and marketplaces, particularly between Fortnite and Unreal Engine projects, including a collaboration with Disney. Epic's financial situation has improved, with a deficit that has narrowed to just above its revenue, following a period of overspending. Forbes estimated Epic's revenue to exceed billion in 2022, while the Epic Game Store reported approximately 0 million in sales for 2023. Epic's financial strength, largely from Fortnite, allows it to engage in legal battles with companies like Google and Apple. Unreal Engine has gained popularity beyond gaming, being used in Hollywood for CGI production, with notable transitions from other engines to Unreal Engine 5 by companies like CD Projekt and Halo Studios. Despite investments in the Epic Game Store, it remains behind Steam in the PC launcher market, with exclusive titles often achieving success only after being released on Steam. The future of gaming remains uncertain, with Epic's vision of a Fortnite-Disney-Unreal metaverse potentially materializing by 2029.
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