Microsoft’s next big gaming challenge — get AAA publishers to actually support Xbox Play Anywhere

Over the recent years, Microsoft has been emphasizing its Xbox PC platform significantly. By utilizing both PC Game Pass and laptops and handhelds built by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) specifically designed for PC gaming, they are strengthening this platform. Nowadays, many Windows 11 OEM devices come with either PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included, and the Xbox PC app is often pre-installed on these devices as well.

Oxford University boffins created an AI tool to help discover “the needles in a cosmic haystack” — reducing its astronomer’s workloads dramatically

At Oxford University, one of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed academic institutions, researchers have been employing a novel instrument they developed themselves. This tool allows them to pinpoint “cosmic needles” amidst vast amounts of data, thereby lessening the burden on their team during research projects.

Surprise! Dying Light: The Beast releases early — here’s exactly when you can play at its new launch time and parkour across Techland’s latest zombie game

The reason for the high level of anticipation is due to Dying Light: The Beast, which is the third installment in Techland’s popular and well-loved Dying Light series. This game serves as a sequel to 2022’s Dying Light 2: Stay Human and follows directly on from the original 2015 title. Players will once again take on the role of Kyle Crane, the main character from the first game, 13 years later. His motivation is a thirst for revenge against the Baron, a scientist who subjected him to years of experimentation with the Harran Virus.

Hades 2 gets 1.0 update soon — bringing the full story of developer Supergiant’s first-ever sequel as it exits early access on PC

In addition to leaving early access on Windows PC, the sequel to Hades will simultaneously launch on both the standard Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Those who own Nintendo’s latest console can enjoy the game running at an impressive 120 frames per second.

Cross-save functionality is available for Hades 2, allowing players to transfer their progress from PC versions on Steam or the Epic Games Store seamlessly onto a Nintendo console. The game can be purchased digitally for $30 on both PC and Nintendo platforms.

Unfortunately, Xbox and PlayStation gamers will have to wait a bit longer as Hades 2 is a timed exclusive for Nintendo consoles, just like its predecessor.