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Microsoft’s PlayFab Game Saves could finally make cross‑save seamless between Xbox, Steam, and more

Ever wished you could take your Xbox save file to your Steam Deck, even if it means buying the game twice? Microsoft's new PlayFab service might help make that a reality.

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We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance?

Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11 is launching first on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but it will be coming to all gaming handhelds eventually. Here's a first look at the experience running on an original ROG Ally.

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Elder Scrolls MMO lead still wants to make a new game, despite the cancelation of the Blackbird project that Xbox's Phil Spencer apparently loved: "I don't think you can ride one thing into forever"

Elder Scrolls Online lead wants it to be "that 30-year MMO" but still has ideas for other games because "if you put all your eggs in one basket, there's issues"

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Follow Windows Central on Google News and stay up to date — here's how to add us as a source for Microsoft, Xbox, and more

Integrating Windows Central into your Google News feed prioritizes our coverage of Windows, Xbox, and other Microsoft stories amidst the clutter of today.

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You have only 2 weeks to play these 4 Xbox Game Pass titles for free

Be sure to slice your way through these amazing games before they leave Xbox Game Pass next month.

Destructoid

Huzzah! Microsoft no longer makes the best PC controller and it's been dethroned by a brand you may not have heard of

Twas a long reign.

PC Gamer

Good news for Windows handhelds: Microsoft is now letting you launch installed Steam, Battle.net, and other storefront games from the Xbox app

Xbox is becoming more of an all-encompassing platform.

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Windows 11 Insider Program: 8 key features introduced in September 2025

Windows 11 previews have introduced several changes during the first two weeks of September, including fluid dictation in Voice Access, a new hover menu in File Explorer, expanded Studio Effects support for secondary cameras, Click to Do changes, and more.

Windows Central

Atomfall's 2nd DLC Expansion is now available on Xbox, PlayStation and PC — Explore a new zone, battle new enemies, and unlock new endings for the main story

Rebellion has announced that Atomfall's 2nd DLC expansion, 'The Red Strain', is now available for download on Xbox and PC platforms. Here's what scientific mayhem you can expect to deal with in this DLC.

Windows Central

With the Xbox Ally exactly one month away, Lenovo kills Legion Go 2 preorders over shipping date debacle — seemingly misjudging demand

My Lenovo Legion Go 2 preorder went from a September 16th shipping date to an October 26th shipping date with no explanation, and I'm not alone. Will the Xbox Ally suffer similar issues?

Windows Central

The Xbox PC app now gives you access to all your Windows games — launch titles from Steam, Epic Games and more

You can now launch Steam games and titles from other launchers in the Xbox PC app. Here's how it works.

Tom’s Guide

'Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition' hatches surprise Xbox Series X|S release with chaotic launch trailer (video)

The updated and non-VR version of the latest first-person Alien video game is spreading to all current-gen platforms.

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The second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025 is confirmed — Hades, Visions of Mana, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and more will join the line-up

Microsoft has announced the second batch of games being added to its Xbox Game Pass service in September 2025, including Hades and Modern Warfare 3.

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Xbox Game Pass gets award-winning game with a near perfect score for free

Prepare to descend into the underworld again – Hades is coming back to Xbox Game Pass

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Battlefield 6 nearly broke the Xbox Series S, which devs say had "less memory than even our mid-spec PC": "A lot of our levels were crashing on Xbox Series S"

It's fine now, really

TechRadar

I love the idea of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, but after trying it out at Gamescom 2025, I won’t be ditching my Switch 2 anytime soon

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally might be technically impressive, but my gaming experience with it was unsatisfying.

Windows Central

"The failure of Scalebound was ultimately the responsibility of PlatinumGames, myself as director included"— Hideki Kamiya, creator of Devil May Cry and Okami, takes responsibility for Scalebound's cancellation

VGA recently interviewed Hideki Kamiya and Kento Koyama, the heads of the young studio CLOVERS, regarding its formation and the cancellation of Scalebound.

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Performance woes plague Borderlands 4 on Xbox as Gearbox considers FOV slider fix

Borderlands 4 players on Xbox report severe performance issues, including memory leaks and frame drops, as Gearbox Software works on adding an FOV slider and other missing features.

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An 'Evolved Edition' of the VR hit Alien: Rogue Incursion is heading to Xbox later this month — and preorders are already live

The developers and publishers behind Alien: Rogue Incursion reveal a new trailer and Xbox launch date.

Evening Standard

Microsoft's Xbox button just got a major update for PC

Gamers may be able to do away with their keyboard soon...

Windows Central

Microsoft Rewards teases upcoming Fall gift card sale — Why you should save your points now

Microsoft Rewards is teasing a major gift card sale for October. Save your points now to get the best deals on Xbox, Amazon, and other gift cards.

Windows Central

"I want us to be the most successful studio in our entire organization" — The Elder Scrolls Online developers talk future plans after recent Microsoft cuts

Weeks after its unannounced game was canceled by Microsoft, ZeniMax Online Studios leadership still has big plans.

Destructoid

How to pre-load FC 26? File size and more

Life saver.

TechRadar

I've moved on from Microsoft's Xbox controllers, but this new feature is something I've wanted for years on Windows 11

The ROG Xbox Ally's new full-screen experience is still a long way off for other Windows 11 systems, but one of its handheld-friendly features is already available via Microsoft's Windows Insider program.

Windows Central

The Xbox app will now show and run all your games from Steam, GOG, and more on Windows 11 — it's the new hub for PC gaming

Microsoft is rolling out a big update for the Xbox app on Windows 11 that transforms it into a hub for all gaming on Windows, not just Xbox games.

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