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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Microsoft подала патентную заявку с описанием механики показа рекламы прямо во время игры DevFeed: [Microsoft подала патентную заявку с описанием механики показа рекламы прямо во время игры]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Travis\_Macrif Published: 2026-09-18T08:37:00Z Content type: news Language: ru Sources: [Tagir Valeev]() Topics: [Microsoft](), [Xbox](), [App](), [Software]() Tags: [application](), [interactive](), [management](), [microsoft](), [tag-25069d6dce9d](), [tag-393216bbb3c6](), [tag-42fb11da1fb4](), [tag-b0a411324cb6](), [tag-edd111a66e23](), [xbox]() ### AI overview Microsoft has filed a patent application for a system that can interrupt a running Xbox game or other application to show contextually appropriate advertising. The system may detect suitable moments, such as pauses or loading screens, and grant credits that delay another ad. ### Source excerpt Microsoft подала заявку на патентование системы, которая может прерывать запущенную игру или другое приложение на Xbox для показа рекламы в контекстно подходящем моменте. Затем система может предоставить пользователю кредит, который отсрочит следующий показ рекламы на заданный период или до определённой точки в приложении. Читать далее ## Xbox to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation ends partnership DevFeed: [Xbox to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation ends partnership]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Diego Argüello Published: 2026-09-10T19:35:18Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [Xbox](), [Publishing]() Tags: [company](), [news](), [partner](), [partnership](), [partnerships](), [xbox]() ### AI overview PlayStation Studios ended its publishing partnership with Kojima Productions on Physint, and Xbox will take over publishing the game. The companies also plan collaborations across film and television. ### Source excerpt Xbox is committing to the project during a significant period of change for the company that has so far included mass layoffs and after numerous canceled publishing partnerships. ## Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees DevFeed: [Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Chris Kerr Published: 2026-09-09T12:59:56Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [Microsoft](), [Generative AI](), [Xbox]() Tags: [ai](), [company](), [generative](), [layoff](), [microsoft](), [news](), [remote](), [teams](), [work](), [xbox]() ### AI overview Blizzard union workers ratified a contract covering 1,900 employees. The agreement includes generative AI usage safeguards, wage increases, hybrid and remote-work benefits, layoff protections, severance, and recall rights. ### Source excerpt Union members have secured guardrails around generative AI usage, layoff protections, remote and hybrid work benefits, and more. ## Tim Schafer says Double Fine's unique games can be commercial hits if they can find their audience DevFeed: [Tim Schafer says Double Fine's unique games can be commercial hits if they can find their audience]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Diego Argüello Published: 2026-09-08T17:14:18Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [Xbox](), [Game Jam]() Tags: [games](), [kickstarter](), [revenue](), [xbox]() ### AI overview Double Fine head Tim Schafer says the studio developed games it believed could be commercially viable, despite its lack of profitability under Xbox. He discusses the studio's independence, layoffs, and a Kickstarter campaign for its Amnesia Fortnight game jam. ### Source excerpt The Double Fine head says the studio was not profitable under Xbox. ## Xbox to cap Cloud Gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers DevFeed: [Xbox to cap Cloud Gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Bryant Francis Published: 2026-09-03T23:40:49Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [Cloud Gaming](), [Microsoft](), [Xbox](), [Streaming]() Tags: [2026](), [cloud-gaming](), [microsoft](), [streaming](), [subscription](), [xbox]() ### AI overview Microsoft is introducing monthly Cloud Gaming limits for Game Pass subscribers starting in November 2026: 15 hours for Ultimate, 10 hours for Premium, and 5 hours for Essential. Additional playtime hours can be purchased after the limit is reached. ### Source excerpt Game Pass subscribers will no longer have unlimited access to Xbox's Cloud Gaming service. ## The majority of Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC got made 'in three or four months' DevFeed: [The majority of Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC got made 'in three or four months']() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Diego Argüello Published: 2026-09-01T18:03:04Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [Game Development](), [Xbox]() Tags: [doom](), [energy](), [game-development](), [job-cuts]() ### AI overview A former Id Software producer says most of Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations was made in three or four months under severe crunch. He describes repeated 60- to 80-hour weeks and says the team faced intense pressure to meet expected quality levels. ### Source excerpt The team reportedly worked 60 to 80 hour weeks to get the project out the door. ## Horizon OS 2.7 Brings Gamepad Emulation & 240 Hz Refresh Rate To Quest 3 DevFeed: [Horizon OS 2.7 Brings Gamepad Emulation & 240 Hz Refresh Rate To Quest 3]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Luna Published: 2026-09-01T08:44:44Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [UploadVR]() Topics: [Software](), [Hardware](), [Xbox]() Tags: [controllers](), [developer](), [display](), [hardware](), [headsets-tech](), [new-feature](), [update](), [xbox]() ### AI overview Meta's Horizon OS 2.7 adds Gamepad Emulation for Touch Plus controllers on Quest 3 and Quest 3S, plus extended refresh-rate support on Quest 3 up to 207 Hz through standard APIs and up to 240 Hz using ADB commands in Developer Mode. ### Source excerpt Meta's Horizon OS 2.7 is rolling out, bringing Gamepad Emulation to Quest Touch Plus controllers and extended refresh rates up to 240Hz on Quest 3. ## CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson DevFeed: [CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nicole Carpenter, Chris Kerr Published: 2026-08-27T16:41:50Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [CD (Disambiguation)](), [pc](), [Xbox](), [Development]() Tags: [company](), [developer](), [games](), [pc](), [platforms](), [xbox]() ### AI overview CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 4 currently runs on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The studio changed its development process after Cyberpunk 2077 by testing across platforms throughout development and stopping to fix platform-specific problems. ### Source excerpt Game Developer spoke to CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michal Nowakowski. ## Xbox CEO Asha Sharma once again stresses Xbox's need for affordability DevFeed: [Xbox CEO Asha Sharma once again stresses Xbox's need for affordability]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nicole Carpenter Published: 2026-08-27T14:40:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [Xbox](), [Microsoft](), [Hardware](), [data centers]() Tags: [bbc](), [ceo](), [company](), [data-centers](), [hardware](), [microsoft](), [xbox]() ### AI overview Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the company needs to improve affordability and efficiency as it addresses declining revenue, rising component costs, layoffs, and uncertainty about its next-generation console. ### Source excerpt Xbox isn't healthy, she said again. ## Xbox officially announces disc to digital program DevFeed: [Xbox officially announces disc to digital program]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nicole Carpenter Published: 2026-08-26T17:58:25Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [gamedeveloper]() Topics: [Xbox](), [Cloud Gaming]() Tags: [announcement](), [cloud-gaming](), [games](), [gaming](), [xbox]() ### AI overview Xbox announced a program that lets players convert eligible Xbox One and Xbox Series X physical game discs into digital entitlements. The feature will initially be available to Xbox Insiders on August 31, begin with thousands of titles, and support digital play, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Xbox Cloud Gaming for compatible games. ### Source excerpt The Verge reported this program back in July. ## ReactOS Joins VCF Southwest for the First Time DevFeed: [ReactOS Joins VCF Southwest for the First Time]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [ReactOS](), [Hardware](), [Xbox]() Tags: [boot](), [community](), [free](), [friendly](), [hardware](), [open-source](), [os](), [react](), [reactos](), [usb](), [win32](), [winapi](), [xbox]() ### AI overview A first-person account of ReactOS's first VCF Southwest booth, covering the last-minute preparation, community support, booth materials, and efforts to run ReactOS on vintage hardware. ### Source excerpt Our first VCF Southwest booth I had no idea how unprepared I was until it was too late to back out. I had just set up my booth, with nothing to show off. Bracing for the worst, I reached out to strangers who quickly became friends. I expected to confidently show off ReactOS but instead found a resourceful and friendly community willing to help me when my plans fell apart. ## From Crash to Resolution: A Practical Guide for Xbox & Windows Developers DevFeed: [From Crash to Resolution: A Practical Guide for Xbox & Windows Developers]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Dean Hume Published: 2025-11-24T10:08:19Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Dean Hume]() Topics: [Windows](), [Xbox](), [App](), [Tool]() Tags: [crash](), [developers](), [diagnose](), [game-development](), [guide](), [practical](), [tools](), [windows](), [workflows](), [xbox]() ### AI overview The author describes an article about diagnosing and resolving app crashes on Xbox and Windows, sharing practical tips, tools, and workflows for developers building games or apps. ### Source excerpt If you've ever had an app crash at the worst possible moment, you'll know how frustrating it can be - both for developers and players. Recently, I wrote an article for the Microsoft Developer blog that dives deep into this exact challenge: how to diagnose and resolve ## How to Share What You're Playing, Listening to, or Watching as Your Status on Discord DevFeed: [How to Share What You're Playing, Listening to, or Watching as Your Status on Discord]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Locke Published: 2025-11-14T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Discord Blog]() Topics: [Discord](), [App](), [Xbox](), [pc](), [Linux]() Tags: [2025](), [app](), [applications](), [desktop](), [discord](), [games](), [gaming](), [how-to](), [learn](), [linux](), [mac](), [pc](), [profile](), [xbox]() ### AI overview This guide explains how to display the PC, Mac, Linux, or console game you are playing as your Discord status. It also covers showing music or anime activity and disabling status sharing for selected games. ### Source excerpt Playing a game right now? Listening to some tunes, or catching up on that one anime your friends won't stop talking about? Learn how to show off what you're up to as your Discord status and show @everyone what's up! ## How the Xbox 360 knows if your hard-drive is genuine DevFeed: [How the Xbox 360 knows if your hard-drive is genuine]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Eaton Published: 2023-01-24T18:27:21Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Eaton Works Feed]() Topics: [Xbox](), [Reverse Engineering](), [Kernel]() Tags: [kernel](), [microsoft](), [reverse-engineering](), [xbox]() ### AI overview This article reverse-engineers the Xbox 360 kernel-mode authenticity check for hard drives. It explains how the console reads a security sector from sector 16 and compares stored values with the drive's reported serial number, firmware revision, and model number. ### Source excerpt Reverse engineering the kernel-mode authenticity check, and how Microsoft knows about your hacked/custom hard-drive. ## How Microsoft attempted to make the Xbox 360 dashboard load faster DevFeed: [How Microsoft attempted to make the Xbox 360 dashboard load faster]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Eaton Published: 2023-01-09T16:48:31Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Eaton Works Feed]() Topics: [Xbox](), [Microsoft](), [Filesystems]() Tags: [faster](), [load](), [microsoft](), [update](), [xbox]() ### AI overview The article examines how the Xbox 360 dashboard was stored on NAND flash and how the October 2012 update moved its preferred load path to the hard drive's System Extended partition. The NAND copy remained as a fallback when no suitable hard drive was connected. ### Source excerpt The October 2012 Xbox 360 dashboard update moved the dashboard from the nand flash to the hard-drive. Does it make a difference? ## Microsoft accidentally exposed their private Xbox game developer forums DevFeed: [Microsoft accidentally exposed their private Xbox game developer forums]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Eaton Published: 2022-01-31T17:56:48Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Eaton Works Feed]() Topics: [Microsoft](), [Xbox](), [Authentication](), [bug](), [Azure](), [Development]() Tags: [authentication](), [azure](), [bug](), [bug-bounty](), [developer](), [email](), [game](), [microsoft](), [website](), [xbox]() ### AI overview In 2015, a Microsoft staging website exposed years of private Xbox game developer forum content without authentication. The issue was reported through the site's support email, and the forums were taken offline about 24 hours later. The report did not qualify for a Microsoft bug bounty because the domain was ineligible. ### Source excerpt A misconfigured staging site exposed several years worth of private Xbox game developer forum content. ## ReactOS 0.4.14 released DevFeed: [ReactOS 0.4.14 released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-12-16T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [ReactOS](), [version](), [Shell](), [Kernel](), [boot](), [bug](), [virtio](), [x86](), [Emulator](), [Xbox]() Tags: [architecture](), [boot](), [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [emulator](), [free](), [hardware](), [improvements](), [kernel](), [open-source](), [os](), [react](), [reactos](), [release](), [shell](), [updates](), [version](), [virtio](), [win32](), [winapi](), [xbox]() ### AI overview The ReactOS Team announces version 0.4.14, a maintenance release containing FreeLoader, Shell, kernel, NetKVM VirtIO, Xbox port, and NEC PC-9800 improvements. The release also addresses regressions and bugs, while newer developments remain in nightly builds. ### Source excerpt The ReactOS Team is pleased to announce the release of version 0.4.14. As with every other release, we're regularly noting improvements and updates to keep you in touch with what is being done in ReactOS. In this release, improvements range from FreeLoader fixes, Shell features, kernel fixes, NetKVM VirtIO bringup, further work on the Xbox port and support for NEC PC-9800. Note that it took us over a year to get this release in shape and fix regressions. ## ReactOS 0.4.13 released DevFeed: [ReactOS 0.4.13 released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-04-10T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [ReactOS](), [releases](), [USB](), [Boot Process](), [Shell](), [file](), [Xbox]() Tags: [boot](), [boot-process](), [free](), [highlighting](), [improvements](), [open-source](), [os](), [react](), [reactos](), [release](), [usb](), [win32](), [winapi](), [xbox]() ### AI overview The ReactOS Team announced version 0.4.13, featuring improvements to the USB stack, further development of the Xbox port boot process, and a file-search feature in the Explorer Shell module. The release also includes other changes. ### Source excerpt The ReactOS Team is pleased to announce the release of version 0.4.13. As with prior releases, keywords are noted representing the release itself and highlighting key improvements. In this particular case, the 0.4.13 version shows the results of significant hard work to bring improvements to the USB stack, further development on the Xbox port boot process, an Explorer File Search for the Shell module, as well as many other changes. ## Home streaming my games in 4K DevFeed: [Home streaming my games in 4K]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2019-12-23T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Robin Ward]() Topics: [Streaming](), [pc](), [GPU](), [cpu](), [tvOS](), [Xbox](), [App](), [NVMe]() Tags: [apple-tv](), [controllers](), [devices](), [fps](), [gpu](), [pc](), [ssd](), [streaming](), [xbox]() ### AI overview The author describes streaming PC games to home televisions instead of building a second gaming PC. The article covers the Steam Link setup on an Apple TV 4K, including Xbox One controller pairing issues, and begins evaluating 4K performance. ### Source excerpt I have two 4K TVs at home, one in the bedroom and one in my living room. Both have consoles attached. One has a PS4 Pro and one has a Nintendo Switch and both are great. However, I also have a gaming PC in my office, which is quite powerful compared to any home console Mine is equipped with a RTX 2080 TI GPU, and a 9900K processor, so it can play pretty much any new game at 4K with a solid 60 fps on high settings. ## Garbage Collection in Redux Applications DevFeed: [Garbage Collection in Redux Applications]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2019-01-24T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [SoundCloud Backstage Blog]() Topics: [Redux](), [Xbox](), [Memory Leaks](), [React](), [Universal Windows Platform](), [C++]() Tags: [c-plus-plus](), [engineering](), [javascript](), [memory-leak](), [react](), [redux](), [xbox]() ### AI overview SoundCloud describes memory growth in its Xbox React Redux application, which runs in a UWP web-view wrapper with a native C++ playback layer. Testing found that the Redux store kept growing during sessions lasting more than an hour under Xbox background-memory constraints. ### Source excerpt The SoundCloud Xbox application is a regular React Redux application that runs in a native web view wrapper on Microsoft's UWP framework. In... ## Remote device sign-in DevFeed: [Remote device sign-in]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2017-06-28T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [SoundCloud Backstage Blog]() Topics: [Xbox](), [Usability](), [passwords](), [Security](), [browser](), [App]() Tags: [app](), [auth](), [browser](), [console](), [devices](), [mobile](), [oauth](), [password](), [security](), [token](), [usability](), [xbox]() ### AI overview The article presents a remote device sign-in flow for devices with poor text-entry usability, such as Xbox One. A user opens a URL on a phone or laptop, enters a short code shown on the target device, authenticates if necessary, and confirms linking the target device to their account. The target device polls for completion and then obtains an access token. ### Source excerpt A method for signing in to a device that doesn't have a keyboard When we were developing our SoundCloud app for Xbox One, something became very obvious during usability testing: signing in with a game controller really sucks. Entering text requires navigating a virtual keyboard to individual letters, numbers, and characters one at a time - such a nightmare! Plus, letters, numbers, and special characters are spread across three screens. The more secure your password is, the worse the experience is. Entering a password with a game controller using an onscreen keyboard ## An Old Private Xbox 360 Development Application Has Been Released DevFeed: [An Old Private Xbox 360 Development Application Has Been Released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Eaton Published: 2015-07-27T22:41:53Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Eaton Works Feed]() Topics: [App](), [Xbox](), [Development]() Tags: [application](), [development](), [xbox]() ### AI overview An old, private Xbox 360 development application has been released. ## Why and how to Port your Unity game to Windows and Windows Phone DevFeed: [Why and how to Port your Unity game to Windows and Windows Phone]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Tuliper (noreply@blogger.com) Published: 2014-04-06T03:53:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Adam Tuliper]() Topics: [Unity](), [Windows](), [Xbox](), [App]() Tags: [developer](), [game](), [how-to](), [port](), [unity](), [windows]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains why Unity developers might port games to Windows and Windows Phone, discussing multi-platform development, the size and variety of the Windows ecosystem, and the build and submission differences between Windows Store apps and Windows Phone apps. ### Source excerpt This post is part of 3 week series giving current and aspiring game devs the tools, resources, and advice they need to get started building for Windows. Check out the overview of the series to find what you need. For additional resources to build your app check out AppBuilder. If you are an existing Unity developer, please ensure you check out our current offer here where you can get FREE STUFF and a potential for store promotion . Porting your game to Windows Why would you want to do that? Let's start this off asking the most important question. Why? As an Indie game developer myself I fully believe in today's economy, developers should look at building for multiple platforms. There comes a point though where you can feasibly only support so many platforms given your own resources. Windows Phone 8 is the strong third phone platform globally. With that said, Window Phone is currently growing faster than the phone market, and as of the latest figures is beating iPhone sales in 24 countries including India and Mexico, and is #2 in 10+ countries. There are more than 14 million downloads a day of apps on the phone alone. That's nothing to shake a stick at. The Lumia 520 512 MB phone has sold more than any other Android phone - EVER. Again, not too shabby! Windows Store applications run on the Windows 8 platform, not the phone which targets 3000+ different devices from hand held small tablets, larger tablets, laptops of all sizes, and of course desktop systems as well. Some folks new to the platform think this means only tablets, like a Microsoft Surface tablet. That's not the case. Windows 8 runs on many device types as listed above. Every one of them can run a Windows Store app on it. There is an ever so slightly different build and submission process for Windows 8 apps (ie Windows Store apps) than Windows Phone even though they share a lot of the same common features. We just announced Universal apps at our //build conference being the first platform to be able to tak ## A perspective: Games vs Microsoft DevFeed: [A perspective: Games vs Microsoft]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2013-05-24T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [Microsoft](), [Xbox](), [Windows](), [OpenGL](), [cross-platform]() Tags: [3d](), [cross-platform](), [free](), [microsoft](), [open-source](), [opengl](), [os](), [pc](), [react](), [reactos](), [win32](), [winapi](), [xbox]() ### AI overview An opinion article examines Microsoft's requirement that developers publishing games on Xbox Live sign with a publisher, then places that policy in the context of Microsoft's history with Windows gaming, Xbox consoles, and mobile devices. It argues that Microsoft's console diversification contributed to the weakening of its dominance in PC gaming and discusses the relationship between OpenGL adoption and cross-platform compatibility. ### Source excerpt Deciding whether to write this latest entry was a tad difficult, if only because I'm starting to feel like I've been harping a bit too much on Microsoft, but some of the information that has trickled out about the new Xbox bears some putting into context. Specifically, the requirement that anyone wanting to publish a game to Xbox Live needs to sign on with a publisher, so no self-publishing by indies. [Next page]()