Xbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
… The most upvoted feedback on Xbox Player Voice demands exclusive games for Xbox consoles, more backward compatible games, and free online multiplayer. …
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Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs
… Xbox mode aims to try and bridge the gap between Xbox consoles and Windows, but its original debut felt like a beta on the Xbox Ally devices. “Since first introducing Xbox mode, formerly known as ‘full screen experience,’ on Windows handhelds, we’ve been listening closely to player feedback and con… …
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games
… Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential will all continue to include access to Xbox Cloud Gaming. “Our players cover a wide breadth of geographies, preferences, and tastes, so while there isn’t a single model that’s best for everyone, this change responds to a lot of feedback we’ve gotten so far… …
Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld
… Microsoft and Asus are also adding “enhanced vibration” haptic feedback to the Xbox Ally devices to better match “what you expect across Xbox devices.” Finally, Microsoft is also improving the experience of a single library of games from a variety of different PC storefronts on the Xbox Ally device…
Subnautica 2 is having a huge launch on Steam
… The game has already sold 2 million copies in its first 12 hours of availability, and it also reached a peak of 467,000 concurrent players on Steam. Unknown Worlds says that across all platforms — Steam, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store — Subnautica 2 reached a peak concurrent player count of 651,000. …
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
… Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reflected on these changes during an earnings call, saying it’s part of efforts to “win back fans” across its brands, including Xbox. “The team is recommitting to our core fans and players and shaping the future of play,” Nadella said. “Last week’s Game Pass changes are … …
PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
… The messy situation mirrors similar discord from 2013 around Microsoft requiring Xbox One owners to be subjected to online checks every 24 hours. That was swiftly scrapped following feedback from outraged gamers, but not before Sony released an ad poking fun at its competitor’s decisions.
Subnautica 2 launches soon after lengthy legal dispute
… Subnautica 2 was originally set to enter early access in 2025, but was delayed last July to 2026, at least publicly, due to feedback from playtests. …