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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate recently saw a significant price jump – a 50% increase that upset many long-time subscribers. This price change unfortunately overshadowed some positive news about Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is now available to more people, even without the Ultimate subscription. For those who primarily use cloud gaming, this actually could mean a lower cost, as it used to be exclusive to the more expensive Ultimate plan. It seems this change has led to a surprisingly large number of people trying out cloud gaming.

A lot of people are still upset about Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 last month on October 14th. Reports indicate that this change has left around 400 million computers without operating system updates and support.

Although the upcoming iPhone Fold won’t copy the design of the Microsoft Surface Duo with its two separate screens, it will be roughly the same size and shape. The Surface Duo was noticeably shorter and wider than typical smartphones – and most folding phones – which are generally taller and narrower.

Death Stranding 2, originally a PlayStation 5 exclusive, has received a rating for PC much sooner than anticipated. The first game took considerably longer to become available on other platforms, and we’ll explain that difference shortly.

Niels Laute, a program manager at Microsoft, teased PowerDisplay on X.

You might be asking why we need an alternative when the Microsoft Store is usually the best way to get apps and updates. The reason is that sometimes the Microsoft Store isn’t available – perhaps an administrator has blocked it, or you’ve chosen to remove it from your computer.

I’ve noticed a helpful change coming to Windows 11. Microsoft is testing a new feature that will let you uninstall apps directly from the Microsoft Store. Instead of going through settings, you’ll be able to do it right from the Store’s library page – it’s a much simpler way to manage the apps on your PC.

After fixing a lot of the initial problems on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5, the developers are releasing a new update called Python Commandos on December 2nd. This update adds a new tactic to the game that many players, including myself, have been requesting for a long time.

As a PC gamer, I’ve been really interested to see Sony start bringing some of its PlayStation exclusives over to PC since 2020 – *Horizon Zero Dawn* on Steam was the first, and it felt like a big deal. Now, a new report from Alinea Analytics is digging into how well those PC releases have actually done over the last five years, and I’m eager to see the data!

Moonlighter combines the thrill of exploring dangerous dungeons with the relaxing pace of running your own shop. It’s a unique blend of action, adventure, and RPG elements, all presented with beautiful pixel art and a classic, top-down perspective reminiscent of the original Zelda games.