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Microsoft tests Xbox app with Battle.net integration — updated app brings third-party game library aggregation

Microsoft has announced a new aggregated gaming library for Xbox app on PC that will see installed games from third party storefronts show up in the Xbox app.

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The Xbox PC app might be the only app I ever use (sorry not sorry, Steam)

The Xbox PC app might be the only app I ever use (sorry not sorry, Steam)

Steam, Battle.net, and more are coming to the Xbox PC app. Does this mean that Xbox will become the most-used PC gaming app? That depends.

Valve remains undefeated: Microsoft will seemingly wear Steam like a jacket with new "aggregated gaming library" on Xbox PC app, and "this is just the beginning"

Valve remains undefeated: Microsoft will seemingly wear Steam like a jacket with new "aggregated gaming library" on Xbox PC app, and "this is just the beginning"

Microsoft's new gaming library will hit the Xbox app for PCs and handheld devices like ROG Xbox Ally later this year

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Xbox-themed Quest 3S has been spotted ready for release and if you close your eyes and imagine what an Xbox-themed Quest 3S looks like, bingo

Anything really can be an Xbox.

I use this stylish retro mini PC as a living room indie games portal, and it's effectively a tiny Xbox that rivals handhelds

The Ayaneo AM02 is a mini PC that looks like a futuristic NES, performs like a high-end handheld, and can act like a tiny Xbox using Windows 11.

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot – here’s what I learned testing two of the year’s most interesting Xbox controllers

While both have their issues, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited and Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot show that controllers makers aren’t afraid to try new things.

Starting this week, the Xbox PC app will integrate 'leading PC gaming stores' for Xbox Insiders — with no mention of Steam

Although the blog post doesn't say which PC stores are going to be integrated, at the very least, you'll be able to access Battle.net games directly from the Xbox PC app from next week.

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Xbox confirms return to Gamescom 2025 — Bethesda Softworks and World of Warcraft in tow

Xbox confirms return to Gamescom 2025 — Bethesda Softworks and World of Warcraft in tow

Xbox is attending Gamescom 2025, with Bethesda Softworks and the World of Warcraft team also confirmed for the show.

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Xbox emulator devs shoot down rumours they're in cahoots with Microsoft to bring Xbox games to PC: 'What f****** AI ChatGPT stuff have you been reading?'

Xbox emulator devs shoot down rumours they're in cahoots with Microsoft to bring Xbox games to PC: 'What f****** AI ChatGPT stuff have you been reading?'

"Xenia continues to be a community-run effort that encourages and enforces legal emulation practices."

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets its first release date tease, which could be accurate — but treat with the biggest pinch of salt

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets its first release date tease, which could be accurate — but treat with the biggest pinch of salt

A regional Lenovo social media account has claimed to know when the Legion Go 2 will be released, but as always, this shouldn't be gospel.

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Summer Game Fest had a bit of a "weird" vibe this year — an extremely mixed bag of weak presentations and interesting titles

Summer Game Fest had a bit of a "weird" vibe this year — an extremely mixed bag of weak presentations and interesting titles

Summer Game Fest 2025 was an extremely mixed bag for me, with some high highs and some low lows, within and without.

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I've replaced my Switch OLED with a Nintendo Switch 2 for two weeks now - here are the biggest improvements I’ve noticed in my time with the new console

I've replaced my Switch OLED with a Nintendo Switch 2 for two weeks now - here are the biggest improvements I’ve noticed in my time with the new console

After two weeks with Nintendo Switch 2, here are the biggest improvements I’ve found the hardware brings over its older brethren.

My Xbox Series X has been gathering dust, unused beneath my TV – and I don’t see that changing anytime soon

My Xbox Series X has been gathering dust, unused beneath my TV – and I don’t see that changing anytime soon

I'm not tied to any one console, but I need more reasons to plug the Series X in

Xbox’s future — bold leap or misfire? Weigh in with your vote today

Xbox’s future — bold leap or misfire? Weigh in with your vote today

A flurry of positive and intriguing announcements has given Xbox some positive momentum. Or has it?

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Leak reveals Xbox Meta Quest 3S could arrive sooner than expected

Meta teased the Xbox-themed Quest 3S headset last year.

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Even the Meta Quest can be an Xbox — Leaked images show an Xbox-branded Quest 3S that could shadow drop in just a few days

Xbox and Meta have partnered to create an Xbox branded Meta Quest VR headset, rumored to cost approximately $399 and to shadow drop on June 24. Images of the headset have appeared on social media.

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Halo Infinite is getting a sequel — but it's not what you think

Four years after the release of Halo Infinite's campaign, it's finally getting a story sequel with a new novel titled Halo: Edge of Dawn.

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DLC for one of the best Xbox Soulslikes has now become easier to access... with a catch

Lies of P: Overture, the massive DLC prequel to the hit Soulslike action-RPG, Lies of P, just got an update that has made it easier to access and made balance adjustments to enemy encounters.

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"We want our game franchises to be as big as possible" — Xbox Game Studios head talks Play Anywhere and bringing titles across multiple devices

Speaking with GamesRadar, Xbox executives talk about wanting game franchises to grow and building out Play Anywhere.

How Obsidian became Xbox's most prolific studio: "There's not a lot of studios at Microsoft that have an entire external developer making the whole game for them"

Exclusive | There's a reason 2025 is being called the "Year of Obsidian"

'System Shock 2' Remaster and 'TMNT: Splintered Fate' Headline Xbox's Late-June Game Drop

'System Shock 2', 'TMNT: Splintered Fate', and more are coming to Xbox Series X|S this week. Get the full list of new releases and DLC bonuses.

POLL: Has the PS5 and Xbox Series era been disappointing so far?

Has it all been a bit stale?

I think the ROG Xbox Ally X can tell us a surprising amount about the "next-generation of Xbox"

I think the ROG Xbox Ally X can tell us a surprising amount about the "next-generation of Xbox"

After conquering Clair Obscur and Persona 3 Reload, I'm continuing my JRPG discovery journey with Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox – and I'm very impressed

Now Playing | Final Fantasy 16 might not be turn based, but it's teaching me a lot about the genre's fluidity

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