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AppWizard

July 30, 2025

Xbox PC App Now Allows Users to Stream Games They Own Through Microsoft Store

Microsoft has introduced a new feature for the Xbox PC app that allows players to stream their own games without additional downloads, free of charge aside from the game purchases. This feature enhances the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which enables game purchases via the Microsoft Store for play across Xbox consoles and PCs. Over 250 games are currently available for streaming through the app, which has expanded access beyond Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to include PC and smartphone browsers in 28 countries. The app now allows users to stream games instantly, bypassing download times and conserving storage. Updates for Xbox Insiders include tracking play history across devices and access to all cloud-playable games. The streaming capability is beneficial for lower-powered devices, such as the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld systems, with rumored pre-orders starting on August 20 and a potential launch in late October.

AppWizard

July 29, 2025

Roblox Versus Minecraft: Comparing the Giants

In 2025, Roblox has over 380 million monthly active users and nearly 89 million daily players, with a library of more than 5 million user-generated games. Minecraft has approximately 32 million monthly active users and 2.5 million daily players. Roblox features a virtual currency called Robux, allowing players to personalize their experiences and trade virtual items. Minecraft offers modes like Survival and Creative, emphasizing resource management and artistic expression. Roblox's graphics vary by creator, with enhancements like dynamic lighting, while Minecraft maintains a consistent blocky style with recent graphical updates. Both platforms are accessible on multiple devices, with Roblox supporting PC, mobile, Xbox, and VR, and Minecraft available in Java and Bedrock editions, which do not share servers.

AppWizard

July 29, 2025

Xbox PC App Now Lets You Stream Your Own Games, Including Console Exclusives

Xbox has introduced the ability for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games directly to PCs via the Xbox PC app, effective July 28. This enhancement expands access to Xbox's gaming ecosystem and integrates nearly all Xbox features within the app. The streaming capability allows players to access their Game Pass library away from their console or home PC and enables PC-only gamers to experience Xbox console exclusives. The Xbox PC app has also received upgrades, including cross-device play history, a cohesive game library, and a simplified system for tracking Microsoft Rewards. These enhancements are currently available to members of the Xbox Insider program.

AppWizard

July 29, 2025

Xbox Opens ‘Stream Your Own Game’ Feature on PC App

Microsoft has updated the Xbox PC app to include the 'Stream Your Own Game' feature, initially launched for Xbox consoles in November 2024. This feature allows gamers to stream their own titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming, available only to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers in 28 countries. Players can choose from over 250 games for streaming, including titles like 7 Days to Die, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3. The app also allows users to view their play history across devices and tracks progress toward earning rewards in games.

AppWizard

July 28, 2025

July Update for Xbox Delivers Two Major New Features for PC Gamers

The July Xbox update introduces enhancements for PC gamers, including the ability to stream over 250 compatible games directly through the Xbox app on Windows without additional downloads. It also features cross-device history, allowing players to continue gaming sessions seamlessly across devices, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access all cloud-playable titles, including console-exclusive games. Additionally, gamers can track their Xbox rewards through the app on Windows.

Winsage

July 27, 2025

Microsoft Weekly: a new Surface, big Windows 11 feature update, and more

In July 2025, Microsoft released non-security updates for Windows 10 (KB5062649) and Windows 11 (KB5062663 for versions 22H2 and 23H2; KB5062660 for version 24H2), introducing AI functionalities, improvements in Settings, and a redesigned BSOD. Companies like Brave and AdGuard are blocking Windows Recall due to privacy concerns. Microsoft is developing a tool for transitioning from older to newer computers and published a guide for Windows 10's end of support on October 14, 2025. The Windows Insider Program released Build 27909, focusing on minor fixes, and introduced an audio-sharing feature. Microsoft disclosed a security breach in SharePoint affecting the US nuclear weapons department and provided fixes. The Surface Laptop 7 was launched with Intel's Core Ultra 200 Series processors and optional 5G connectivity. The Files app received a preview update with a new Omnibar. Meta is transitioning WhatsApp on Windows to a progressive web app, and Firefox released version 141.0 with AI-powered tab groups. Microsoft is testing a cross-device play history feature for Xbox and reversed its decision on Xbox game pricing. EA announced a new Battlefield installment, and Nvidia added new titles to GeForce NOW. Various discounts and a free game, Legion TD 2, were featured in the Weekend PC Game Deals.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Xbox to bring true cross-device gaming: Start on console, finish on PC

Microsoft is introducing a new play history feature for Xbox users, currently available to Xbox Insiders, which allows access to a comprehensive play history across consoles, PCs, and handheld devices. This feature records play sessions and save games in the cloud, enabling players to resume games from any device. The Xbox PC app now includes a “Cloud playable” filter in the library to identify console games available for cloud streaming. Additionally, a unified game progression feature allows players to start a game on one device and continue on another without losing progress. These updates signify a move towards true cross-device continuity for Xbox gamers.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Whoa, this Xbox Game Pass hit’s sequel just shadow dropped out of nowhere — the “massive project” is out in Early Access on Xbox and PC

Descenders Next, the sequel to the 2019 downhill racing game, is now available for Xbox and PC through the Xbox PC app and Steam. Developed by RageSquid and published by No More Robots, the game shifts focus from biking to boarding sports, featuring snowboarding and mountainboarding in a procedurally generated open-world environment with four distinct biomes. Future updates will include new biomes, multiplayer modes, and mod support, with potential plans to add skiing. The game is priced at .99 and aims to refine gameplay based on player feedback. Descenders has over 30 million players and saw a surge in popularity after being added to Xbox Game Pass in 2020. Players can access Descenders Next through PC Game Pass or purchase it outright on Xbox and Steam.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Xbox cloud games will soon follow you just about everywhere

Microsoft has introduced a new service for Xbox Insiders that integrates all cloud-playable games and their play histories into the Xbox PC app. This feature synchronizes recently-played games across Xbox consoles, PCs, and Windows handhelds, allowing seamless transitions between devices. A dedicated "play history" section in the PC app and Xbox console interface enables players to view their cloud games as part of their recently-played list, ensuring uninterrupted access to game saves. Users can start a game on one platform and continue on another, even if the game isn't natively supported. The Xbox app's library section has been revamped to include a search filter for cloud games and a "jump back in" list on the home screen, facilitating easy access to gaming sessions. This redesign allows gamers to launch titles purchased from various platforms from a single location.

AppWizard

July 21, 2025

Descenders Next Officially Released For PC & Xbox

Indie game developer RageSquid, in collaboration with publisher No More Robots, has released Descenders Next, now available on PC via Steam, Xbox consoles, and Game Pass. The game expands beyond mountain biking to include snowboarding and mountainboarding, featuring distinct gameplay mechanics for each sport. It offers vast, procedurally-generated mountains and parks, full online multiplayer support, and encourages competition and collaboration among players.