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There are many free-to-play games available for Nintendo Switch systems, allowing players to expand their game library without spending money, with some titles offering optional in-game purchases.
Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month, adding more day-one games, including Hogwarts Legacy, and benefits like Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics to justify the hike. The service now offers expanded game libraries, improved cloud gaming, and new subscription tiers, with the price hike reflecting these enhancements amid ongoing industry debates about the sustainability of the subscription model.
Xbox has upgraded its Game Pass service, introducing three new plans—Essential, Premium, and Ultimate—each offering expanded game libraries, cloud gaming, and in-game benefits to cater to different player preferences, with the Ultimate plan receiving the most extensive enhancements including more day-one releases, new partner benefits, and improved streaming quality.
Microsoft's Xbox PC app now aggregates games from Steam, Battle.net, and other stores into a unified library, making it easier for users to access and launch their games across devices, with additional features like a My Apps section and upcoming cloud game sync.
Three months after its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has seen over 50 games released, with a mix of ports and new titles, including the highly anticipated Silksong. While the release rate is slower than its predecessor, the quality remains high, and the future looks promising for the platform. Readers are encouraged to rate their game collections and overall software lineup as Nintendo continues to build its library.
Spider-Man Remastered returns to PS Plus in August 2025 along with other titles like Mortal Kombat 1 and Resident Evil classics, as part of a lineup update that also sees some games leaving the service. The update highlights Sony's shifting strategy with game availability on PS Plus, with new titles available from August 19 and some notable departures.
Microsoft has added 100 new games to its 'Stream Your Own Game' library for Xbox Cloud Gaming, with most available from July 31, 2025, indicating a significant expansion of their game streaming service, especially for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
Microsoft is enhancing Xbox Cloud Gaming with plans for lower latency, higher resolution, better bitrate, and new features like direct Wi-Fi controller connectivity, along with potential new subscription tiers and an expanding game library, aiming to make cloud gaming more competitive and accessible across devices.
Microsoft is testing a new aggregated gaming library within the Xbox app for Windows that automatically detects and lists games from various launchers like Steam, Epic, and Ubisoft, providing a unified view of installed titles without additional Xbox features. This move aims to make the Xbox app the central hub for PC gaming, with ongoing testing and potential future enhancements for devices like the ROG Ally.
Steam games are now appearing in the Xbox PC app for Xbox Insider members as part of the new 'Aggregated Gaming Library' feature, allowing users to launch Steam games directly from the Xbox app, though some visual issues are present and Steam may still need to run in the background. The feature is expected to roll out to the public soon.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a safe but solid upgrade over the original, retaining its core hybrid design while improving hardware features like controllers, screen, and online store, but it lacks significant innovation or new exclusive games, making it a reliable but somewhat predictable successor.
Microsoft's Xbox Ally X handheld allows users to launch Steam and other third-party games natively from its integrated dashboard, offering a unified game library that includes Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store titles, accessible via the Windows Game Bar and supporting both native play and cloud streaming.
A range of Xbox games has appeared on the Xbox app for PC ahead of the Summer Game Fest 2025, possibly indicating Microsoft's efforts to unify its gaming ecosystem across platforms, though the games are not currently playable. This move may involve centralizing game libraries or preparing for streaming/emulation services, as part of Microsoft's broader strategy to enhance gaming on Windows and compete with platforms like SteamOS.
Microsoft's Xbox PC app is now displaying Xbox console games in its library, reflecting the company's broader efforts to unify Xbox and Windows stores and create a universal game library, potentially including Steam and Epic Games Store titles, with future plans possibly enabling console game play on PC via cloud or emulation.
Microsoft is unifying the backend systems of the Xbox console and PC stores, causing some confusion and clutter in the Xbox PC app, as it begins to show older, non-PC games and backward compatible titles. This likely indicates ongoing efforts to improve Xbox PC gaming and possibly prepare for a broader integration or announcement, but it has temporarily disrupted the user experience. The full implications remain uncertain, with speculation about a future unified gaming ecosystem.