Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Full Screen Experience to all compatible Windows gaming handhelds starting November 21, 2025. The console-style UI bypasses Windows desktop and saves about 2GB of memory while cutting background tasks by 30%.
Microsoft is rolling out the Xbox full screen experience to more Windows 11 devices starting with the latest Windows Insider Preview Build 26220.7221. The feature provides a controller-first interface that hides the desktop and creates a dedicated gaming space.
Microsoft has open sourced the complete source code for Zork I, II, and III under the MIT License. This follows their 2023 acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which owned the Infocom intellectual property. The release includes original build notes and comments for educational use.
Nvidia is bundling its new GeForce Now Fast Pass with Chromebook purchases, offering ad-free cloud gaming with queue skipping for a year. The plan includes access to over 2,000 games but limits users to just 10 hours of playtime monthly. This marks a significant push to make Chromebooks more appeali
Gabe Newell received his new Oceanco superyacht on November 12, the same day Valve revealed the Steam Machine. The Leviathan features 15 gaming stations, racing simulators, and research facilities. The Valve co-founder now owns both multiple yachts and the yacht builder itself.
Valve engineers admit the original Steam Machines failed because too few games worked on SteamOS. Their new system relies on Proton compatibility to run Windows games on Linux. The hardware sits between Xbox Series S and PS5 in performance.
Despite expectations of GTA 6 generating $3 billion in its first year, analysts warn it won’t reverse the industry’s downward trend. The AAA gaming model faces fundamental sustainability issues that even Rockstar’s blockbuster can’t solve. Layoffs, cancellations, and investor uncertainty continue to
Sony and NCSoft revealed Horizon Steel Frontiers this week, but the MMO is skipping PS5 entirely. NCSoft says the decision wasn’t theirs to make, pointing to Sony’s own multiplayer Horizon plans. This reveals Sony’s strategy to avoid internal competition.
Sony believes the PS5’s all-time best-selling game hasn’t launched yet. With 84.2 million consoles sold and major titles like GTA 6 coming, the platform’s biggest hits may still be ahead. The PS5 might only be at its halfway point in lifespan.
Valve is taking another shot at living room gaming with a completely redesigned Steam Machine and controller. The compact PC runs SteamOS and promises dramatically better performance than the Steam Deck. Pre-orders are expected in early 2026.
