Topic: cross-platform play

  • GameHub Now Syncs Silksong Saves Seamlessly Between Phone and PC

    GameHub Now Syncs Silksong Saves Seamlessly Between Phone and PC

    The GameHub update enables seamless cross-platform save synchronization between PC and mobile for Hollow Knight Silksong, allowing players to continue their progress across devices without manual transfers. To activate this feature, users must adjust the app settings by switching from the default...

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  • Xbox Apologizes After PS5 Players Face Barriers to Play ‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’

    Xbox Apologizes After PS5 Players Face Barriers to Play ‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’

    Xbox apologized after PS5 players faced account and subscription barriers for "Halo: Campaign Evolved", with confusing requirements including needing Microsoft accounts for cross-progression and online accounts for local co-op. The cross-platform issues are part of Microsoft’s broader strategy sh...

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  • PS5 Halo Campaign Requires Xbox Account, PS Plus for Co-Op

    PS5 Halo Campaign Requires Xbox Account, PS Plus for Co-Op

    Playing "Halo: Campaign Evolved" on PS5 requires a Microsoft account and Xbox Gamertag for cross-platform progression, just like other Halo titles. Split-screen co-op on PS5 demands both players have active PlayStation Plus subscriptions linked to a Microsoft account, while Xbox requires Game Pas...

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  • Final Fantasy XIV Hits Switch 2, But Requires Expensive Subscription

    Final Fantasy XIV Hits Switch 2, But Requires Expensive Subscription

    Final Fantasy XIV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this August, but players must purchase a separate subscription to play on the Switch 2 even if they already have an active subscription on another platform. The Switch 2 version supports full cross-progression across platforms, and a Nintendo Swi...

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  • Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: Cross-Play & Cross-Save Guide

    Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: Cross-Play & Cross-Save Guide

    Sonic Racing CrossWorlds combines classic kart racing with new mechanics, diverse tracks, and a mix of Sonic characters and unexpected guest racers like Spongebob Squarepants and Persona. The game features robust cross-play and local multiplayer support, allowing seamless races across platforms a...

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  • Google Play Expands with PC Games, Trials & Community Features

    Google Play Expands with PC Games, Trials & Community Features

    Google is expanding its Play Store into a major gaming hub by adding premium PC and mobile titles, introducing a "Buy once, play anywhere" model, and syncing progress across devices. The platform is launching free game trials for select paid titles, allowing users to try before they buy and carry...

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  • Meta's Metaverse Aims for Global Domination

    Meta's Metaverse Aims for Global Domination

    Meta aims to make Horizon Worlds a universal hub connecting VR, mobile, and social media, focusing on accessible 3D social experiences and overcoming past platform criticisms. The company has shifted to higher-quality content and introduced AI tools to simplify world-building, while expanding to ...

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  • 2XKO Console & Season 1 Release Date Leaked Again

    2XKO Console & Season 1 Release Date Leaked Again

    Riot Games accidentally revealed that **2XKO** will officially launch and leave early access on **January 20, 2026**, expanding to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The full launch will introduce **cross-save and cross-platform play** across all systems and add **Caitlyn as a new champion** with...

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  • Satisfactory Console Release: Coming to PS5 and Xbox This November

    Satisfactory Console Release: Coming to PS5 and Xbox This November

    Satisfactory is launching on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on November 4, expanding the factory-building game to a broader audience beyond PC. The game involves constructing complex industrial networks on an alien planet, with cross-play support enabling up to four players to collaborate across a...

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  • Virtua Fighter's Evolution: Insights from the Creators

    Virtua Fighter's Evolution: Insights from the Creators

    Virtua Fighter returns at Evo 2025 with VF5 REVO and a new installment, sparking excitement among fans and featuring insights from Sega’s development team. VF5 REVO World Stage introduces cross-platform play and a single-player Quest Mode, while community feedback shapes updates and regional ...

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  • Off The Grid Now Available on Steam – Grab It Today!

    Off The Grid Now Available on Steam – Grab It Today!

    Off The Grid, a free-to-play cyberpunk battle royale game by Gunzilla Games, is now available on Steam, featuring dystopian settings, cybernetic enhancements, and a mix of PvE and PvP gameplay. Developed with input from Neill Blomkamp, the game offers unique mechanics like switchable cyberlim...

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  • VR Developers Stunned by Sudden Platform Shifts

    VR Developers Stunned by Sudden Platform Shifts

    The VR industry is experiencing significant uncertainty, with a lack of new consumer hardware and developers struggling with high costs to reach a fragmented audience, leading to studio downsizing. Developers are forced to diversify platforms and make difficult technical decisions due to shifting...

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  • Google Play Games Expands PC Library with Cross-Buy

    Google Play Games Expands PC Library with Cross-Buy

    Google is expanding its Play Games platform on Windows to make the PC a core part of its ecosystem, bringing more premium games and better cross-platform features for users and developers. A key update is a dedicated Windows tab in the Play Store for browsing and wishlisting PC games, with develo...

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  • Decentraland Expands to Epic Games Store and Android

    Decentraland Expands to Epic Games Store and Android

    Decentraland is shifting its distribution strategy by launching on the Epic Games Store and releasing an Android app, aiming to reach users on existing high-traffic platforms and reduce access barriers. The platform contrasts its decentralized, community-governed model with Meta's retreat from it...

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  • Beyond the Box: The New Era of PlayStation and Xbox

    Beyond the Box: The New Era of PlayStation and Xbox

    The gaming industry is shifting from hardware-centric competition to prioritizing software sales, subscription services, and cross-platform accessibility. Exclusive titles once drove console loyalty, but now major games often support cross-play and are released across multiple platforms, includin...

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  • PlayStation Games Now Playable on Xbox via PC

    PlayStation Games Now Playable on Xbox via PC

    PlayStation games ported to PC are now accessible via the Xbox PC app, allowing players to discover and launch them alongside Xbox titles, though without Xbox-specific features. Microsoft's updated Xbox app integrates games from multiple PC storefronts (e.g., Steam, Epic) to create a unified libr...

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  • Civilization Launches on Apple Arcade February 5

    Civilization Launches on Apple Arcade February 5

    Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition launches on Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing the full PC strategy experience to Apple devices for on-the-go play without ads or extra purchases. Three other titles join Apple Arcade on February 5: Retrocade bundles classic arcade games, Felicity’s D...

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  • Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Enhanced Version Coming to Switch 2

    Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Enhanced Version Coming to Switch 2

    Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO releases next week for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with an option for Switch owners to upgrade to an enhanced edition for the new console. The upgrade provides significant visual improvements, including better clarity and richer detail, and requires an internet downl...

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  • Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Arrives on PS5 and Xbox in 2026

    Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Arrives on PS5 and Xbox in 2026

    Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full remake of the original game, launches in 2026 for Xbox, PC, and for the first time on PlayStation 5, celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary with modern technology and new features. The remake includes 4K visuals, new weapons, vehicles, a four-player online co-...

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  • Steam Deck gets PS5-style cloud streaming for free

    Steam Deck gets PS5-style cloud streaming for free

    A new cloud streaming app is offering a free playtest that lets users stream PlayStation titles directly to Steam Deck or Steam Machine without owning a PS5, using remote servers for processing. The service integrates with Steam's interface and aims to match or beat Sony's official streaming in l...

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