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Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows PC is getting one of its largest-ever updates today, with the firm adding 400 PC games to the client. Additionally, it's also getting an official Home menu screen that ...

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Xbox's June update is here, and a new feature for Insiders on the Xbox PC app allows them to have one "aggregated game library" through the Xbox app. What that means is that the Xbox PC app can now ...

Ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025, a range of Xbox games have begun appearing in Microsoft's Xbox app on PC. While not currently playable, this could be the first look at ...

Microsoft is expanding the Xbox PC app with a “Stream your own game” feature. If you have Game Pass Ultimate, you can now stream over 250 console games from beyond the usual Game Pass library to your ...

Xbox Insiders get access to Microsoft’s new aggregated gaming library this week. Xbox Insiders get access to Microsoft’s new aggregated gaming library this week. is a senior editor and author of ...