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Microsoft is bringing its next-gen DirectStorage Xbox API to PCs

March 6, 2021September 2, 2020 by Laurent Giret

After Microsoft announced that DirectX 12 Ultimate would unify the graphics platform across PC and Xbox Series X, the company is now working to bring its next-gen DirectStorage Xbox API to PCs with NVMe drives.

New Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop is built for "pros on the go" - OnMSFT.com - April 2, 2020

New Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop is built for "pros on the go"

March 6, 2021April 2, 2020 by Rabia Noureen

The latest entry features powerful hardware specifications and a brand new design to meet the needs of the gaming community.

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Dell G5 gaming desktop launches in India as Dell looks to strengthen its PC gaming portfolio

December 10, 2019 by Abhishek Baxi
PC Gaming show at E3, led by Epic Games, plans lots of news and announcements - OnMSFT.com - May 14, 2019

PC Gaming show at E3, led by Epic Games, plans lots of news and announcements

May 14, 2019 by Laurent Giret

This year, PC Gamer will hold its fifth PC Gaming Show at E3 on June 10, just a day after Microsoft’s E3 press briefing.

Microsoft Solitaire enters the World Video Game Hall of Fame - OnMSFT.com - May 2, 2019

Microsoft Solitaire enters the World Video Game Hall of Fame

May 2, 2019 by Jonny Caldwell
Windows 10 version 1809 features many gaming improvements inspired by user feedback - OnMSFT.com - April 12, 2019

Windows 10 version 1809 features many gaming improvements inspired by user feedback

April 12, 2019 by Kip Kniskern
Windows 10 Game bar can now display the battery level of your Xbox One controller - OnMSFT.com - March 13, 2019

Windows 10 Game bar can now display the battery level of your Xbox One controller

March 13, 2019 by Laurent Giret

The Windows 10 Game Bar can now show you how much battery you have left in your Xbox One controller, just like it works on the Xbox One consoles.

How to update an Xbox One controller's firmware from a Windows 10 PC - OnMSFT.com - January 24, 2019

How to update an Xbox One controller's firmware from a Windows 10 PC

February 24, 2021January 24, 2019 by James Walker
Microsoft extends digital gifting to PC games on the Microsoft Store - OnMSFT.com - May 11, 2018

Microsoft extends digital gifting to PC games on the Microsoft Store

May 11, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Microsoft announced yesterday that it has enabled digital gifting for PC games on the Microsoft Store, just a couple of months after it did so for Xbox One games.

Windows 10 usage on Steam dropped for last two months in a row - OnMSFT.com - March 2, 2017

Windows 10 usage on Steam dropped for last two months in a row

March 2, 2017 by Laurent Giret

Steam's latest hardware survey for the month of February shows that Windows 10 usage is now down for two months in a row, falling to 48.77% of all Steam gamers last month.

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The story of how Valve's move to Linux "lit a fire" under Microsoft Xbox execs

November 28, 2021January 6, 2017 by Laurent Giret

Rich Geldreich, a former game engineer at Valve recalls how a blog highlighting the faster performance of Valve's Left 4 Dead 2 on Linux had an unexpected influence on the game industry.

Game Mode for Windows 10 reportedly coming to Xbox, Scorpio games - OnMSFT.com - January 3, 2017

Game Mode for Windows 10 reportedly coming to Xbox, Scorpio games

January 3, 2017 by Laurent Giret

Game Mode, a new feature coming in the Windows 10 Creators Update may already be enabled in some form on the Xbox One.

More than half of Steam gamers are now on Windows 10 - OnMSFT.com - January 2, 2017

More than half of Steam gamers are now on Windows 10

January 2, 2017 by Laurent Giret

The latest operating system from Microsoft has now become the OS of choice for more than half of the Steam user base as 50.35% of Steam gamers are now running Windows 10 on their PCs.

Here are Steam's most popular games for 2016, get them on sale if you act fast - OnMSFT.com - January 2, 2017

Here are Steam's most popular games for 2016, get them on sale if you act fast

November 28, 2021January 2, 2017 by Laurent Giret

While Steam’s Winter sale is coming to a close this morning, the digital retailer has just announced its 100 best selling games of 2016 which include Tom Clancy’s The Division, No Man’s Sky and more.

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Microsoft is working on a "Game Mode" feature which may bring an enhanced gaming experience to Windows 10

December 28, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

Hidden files found in Windows 10 build 14997 point to the fact that Microsoft may be working on a "Game Mode" feature which may bring an enhanced gaming experience to Windows 10.

The Steam Winter Sale 2016 is underway, save big on Doom, Rise of the Tomb Raider, more - OnMSFT.com - December 22, 2016

The Steam Winter Sale 2016 is underway, save big on Doom, Rise of the Tomb Raider, more

November 28, 2021December 22, 2016 by Laurent Giret

Steam just kicked off its Winter Sale 2016. PC gamers can save big on hit titles like Doom, Rise of The Tomb Raider, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and more.

Xbox to expand wireless ecosystem with new PCs and accessories - OnMSFT.com - August 16, 2016

Xbox to expand wireless ecosystem with new PCs and accessories

August 16, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

Microsoft has announced that Xbox will expand on the wireless ecosystem and will bring the Xbox Wireless technology with new PCs and accessories.

Lenovo introduces two new gaming/VR Windows 10 desktop powerhouses

November 28, 2021August 16, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

Gamescom, Europe's biggest gameshow, is officially underway, and Lenovo took the event as an opportunity to unveil two brand new gaming and VR Windows 10 desktop powerhouses.

Quantum Break on Xbox One

Quantum Break on Steam, new collector's edition for PC coming September 14th

August 10, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

Microsoft Studios and Remedy Entertainment have expanded Quantum Break's reach and have announced that the title will be coming to PC gamers via Steam next month.

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PC Games expected to reach $42 billion in revenues by 2020

August 2, 2016 by Kellogg Brengel

Global sales revenue for the entire PC Games market is expected to reach $42 billion by 2020 according to a new report by DFC Intelligence.

DOOM on PC receiving Vulkan graphics API support - OnMSFT.com - July 12, 2016

DOOM on PC receiving Vulkan graphics API support

July 12, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

DOOM developer id Software has announced that Vulkan graphics API support is now live for DOOM on the PC.

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