Xbox games Archives

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Xbox Games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 Top Sony’s PS5 Sales Charts

Microsoft's multiplatform gaming strategy is showing strong results, with its titles dominating sales charts on the PlayStation Store in April 2025. In the U.S. and Canada, Microsoft games such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 occupied the top three positions in the non-free-to-play download chart for PS5. Europe also saw success with Forza Horizon 5 leading, followed by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Minecraft. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, launched on Game Pass, also appeared on both charts, alongside other Microsoft-owned titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, emphasized that this strategy is a calculated business move to enhance revenue, especially following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Discussions about transitioning Halo to other platforms have been ongoing, reflecting on the financial implications of exclusivity. While there may be pushback from Xbox fans regarding the dilution of brand identity, the focus remains on aligning with long-term business goals and evolving with the gaming audience.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is selling more than twice as fast as other JRPGs on PC, analyst says

Sandfall Interactive's game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has sold one million copies within three days of its release and surpassed 785,000 copies sold on Steam in its first week. It has also sold over 350,000 copies on PlayStation. The game has more than 1.5 million wishlists on Steam. Its success is attributed to quality visuals, a rewarding turn-based combat system, a compelling narrative, and a strategic pricing decision. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass, which has positively impacted its sales through increased visibility and word-of-mouth promotion. Expedition 33 has outperformed recent titles in the Japanese RPG genre, including Atlus's Metaphor Re:Fantazio, and has even surpassed Oblivion on Steam's global sales charts.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

Ubisoft, Devolver Digital, and Failbetter Games Confirmed for PC Gaming Show 2025

The PC Gaming Show will take place on June 8th at noon PT, featuring over 50 titles, including world premieres, exclusive announcements, updates, and developer interviews. Confirmed developers include Ubisoft, Failbetter Games, Devolver Digital, and Astra Logical. Ubisoft is expected to present Assassin’s Creed Shadows and insights into its first story expansion, Claws of Awaji. Failbetter Games will showcase Sunless Skies, Devolver Digital will present Enter the Gungeon 2, and Astra Logical will introduce Castle Craft. Other upcoming showcases include Summer Game Fest on June 6th, Future Games Show on June 7th, and Xbox Games Showcase on June 8th at 10 AM PDT.

BetaBeacon

April 17, 2025

Xbox game purchases are finally coming to Microsoft’s Android app

Microsoft has expanded the features of its Xbox mobile app to allow users to purchase Xbox games, DLC, and sign up for Game Pass on both Android and iOS. Additionally, users can now stream games they own on their Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles without needing to install the software locally. Xbox remote play is also moving from the Xbox app to Microsoft's website to optimize streaming performance.

BetaBeacon

April 17, 2025

Buy Your Xbox Games Directly in Android App

Microsoft has made it easier for Xbox users to purchase games through the official Xbox app, allowing them to buy games, join Game Pass, redeem rewards, and buy in-game items directly through the app. Ultimate members can now redeem perks directly from the app with a saved payment method on their Xbox account, making the purchase process quick and easy with only two in-app clicks.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

Windows Weekly 927: Up to Stuff

Leo, Richard, and Paul discussed Microsoft's recent innovations, including the Windows 11 Feature Tracker, insights from Microsoft Build, advancements in consumer AI, and updates from the gaming sector, particularly Xbox. A new free newsletter offers three time-saving tips every Friday, and subscribers receive complimentary copies of Paul Thurrott's Windows 11 and Windows 10 Field Guides. The Windows 11 Feature Tracker aims to be a comprehensive resource and may evolve into a web app or wiki. The Windows Insider Program's Beta build for 23H2 introduces changes to file new tabs and new windows, while a nostalgic taskbar icon scaling feature is returning in the Dev and Beta (24H2) versions. Intel has discontinued its Unison app and service. The Build session catalog emphasizes AI developments, with sessions covering Windows Copilot Runtime and productivity enhancements. Microsoft unveiled new Copilot features at a consumer AI event, including web actions and memory personalization, and integrated Copilot Search into Bing. Concerns about AI's impact on human intelligence were discussed, particularly in relation to a Twitter debate on Microsoft's AI demo of Quake II. Microsoft announced an Xbox Games Showcase for June, with updates to the Edge Game Assist feature and GTA V available on Game Pass starting April 15. The Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing and DLSS, though its release is delayed due to tariff challenges. Apple Music for Windows now supports Dolby Atmos, and notable software includes Notion, Typora/iA Writer, and Proton Pass. This week's RunAs Radio episode focuses on Application Risk in Security Copilot. The Heart Cut #02 from the East London Liquor Company is recommended for a unique tasting experience.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase returns in June with first-party studios, third-party partners, and a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2

The Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 8, featuring new titles from first-party and third-party studios, including an in-depth look at Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2, projected for release in 2025. Other anticipated projects include Clockwork Revolution, Gears of War: E-Day, State of Decay 3, a Perfect Dark reboot, and Arkane's interpretation of Blade. The showcase will be streamed on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

Winsage

April 5, 2025

Bill Gates Has Published the Original Microsoft Source Code

Bill Gates shared the original source code that founded Microsoft on his Gates Notes blog to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary. This code was inspired by a January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics featuring the Altair 8800, which led Gates and Paul Allen to create a version of the BASIC programming language for it. After two months of coding, they successfully presented the software to MITS, leading to the birth of their company, initially named Micro-Soft. The legacy of this endeavor is now available for download. In related news, Melinda French Gates is releasing a book titled The Next Day on April 15, where she discusses her emotional struggles leading up to her divorce from Bill Gates, including his admission of infidelity and his associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

BetaBeacon

March 27, 2025

Playing Xbox games on Android just got a lot easier with the Backbone One

The Backbone One Xbox Edition controller has arrived, featuring a sleek design inspired by the Xbox color scheme. It is designed to streamline the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) experience and is compatible with Xbox Remote Play. The controller offers USB-C connectivity for a seamless gaming experience on a wide range of devices. Priced at in the United States, it includes a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

BetaBeacon

March 13, 2025

Here’s why I’m getting the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AND the Pocket Classic

Retroid has revealed pricing and availability for the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and Pocket Classic. The Pocket Flip 2 will cost 9 with the Dimensity 1100 processor or 9 with the Snapdragon 865. The Pocket Classic will be priced at 9 for the 4GB+64GB model and 9 for the 6GB/128GB variant. Pre-orders will open on March 17 with discounts available. The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 can emulate Xbox and PS3 games with the Snapdragon 865 processor, allowing users to switch between Android and Linux gaming.