Presenting plans for a “game platform for the next 20 years” – MANIAC.de

Surprisingly enough, today Microsoft released a long list of announcements about how the Xbox branding, Game Pass, and other tech aspects will continue over the next few decades — basically everything not directly related to game announcements, so we can probably focus on Sunday.

Because that’s too much at once, we just shamelessly steal the script Xbox Wire Blog has it all:

As we prepare for the big show about new video games, we share the news about how these games will be played in the future. A case report, so to speak, on our mission to bring gaming and community fun to three billion players* around the world.

After the 20th anniversary of Xbox, it’s time to move into the future. What do you expect from Team Xbox including all services and devices? What will Xbox games look like in 20 years? Let’s look into the future together.

We want to tell you about the innovations that will continue to ensure the best possible performance for Xbox gamers. Above all, we want this experience to be seamless, across all genres, on console, PC, and the cloud — and with new Xbox Game Studios games in Xbox Game Pass right on the day of their release.

What we will do soon:

• We provide games for Samsung 2022 Smart TVs using the Xbox app
• We are expanding cloud gaming to more countries
• We enable new gaming experiences across Microsoft Edge and Windows 11
• Introducing new updates for Xbox Game Pass members
• We bring more creative options to the Xbox Design Lab

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, commented on the announcements, saying, “We are gradually building a platform that can reach billions of gamers — whether on console, PC, or through cloud gaming. A platform where gamers can find the content they want to play on any platform. device “.

Xbox app allows games to be played on Samsung 2022 Smart TVs

In partnership with Samsung, we’re bringing the Xbox app to Smart TVs 2022. Here’s how to play hundreds of cloud-enabled games without a console – right on your TV:

• Smart TV gives you access to hundreds of titles from the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library – you can even play Fortnite without a subscription!
• Xbox gaming on Samsung 2022 Smart TVs is one thing above all else: seamless. Because it seems as easy as activating any other streaming app on your TV – just start up, sign up and get started!
• Starting June 30, access the Xbox app via the Samsung Gaming Hub or Media Hub, sign in with your existing Microsoft account and pair your favorite Bluetooth controller.
• Already a member? Then you have instant access to many cloud-enabled games.

Microsoft brings new gaming experiences to Microsoft Edge and Windows 11

We continue to work closely with all areas of Microsoft to deliver great gaming experiences. More updates will follow in the future to improve your gaming experience on Windows 11:

• Windows Game Enhancements are currently being tested in the Windows Insider Program. The response time It will be greatly improved in the future and other exciting gaming functions will be available gradually – such as Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rates (VRR).
• new HDR Calibration App It allows to improve the color accuracy and consistency of HDR displays.
• With the Game Pass tool, players will be able to browse Game Pass, discover new games, and continue playing in a simple way.
• the new control bar It provides a collection of recently launched titles and shortcuts to popular game players – including the Xbox app. The control bar makes gaming faster – or you can use the Xbox Cloud Gaming and play without a mouse and keyboard. This feature is also currently being tested as part of the Windows Insider Program.

In addition, Microsoft Edge is constantly being developed to better meet the needs of gamers. Games just got easier everywhere. exclusive New gaming features It will soon be integrated into the desktop version of Microsoft Edge, including some Xbox cloud gaming features:

• A gaming landing page with news, guides, live streams, game highlights, tournaments, upcoming and recently released games, and Xbox Cloud game library providing an overview of the gaming world. From here you can have direct access to recently played titles and their associated content.
• The built-in Clarity Boost ensures that games from the cloud look sharper and clearer when played in the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows.
• The list of new games in Microsoft Edge provides easy access to free and popular games such as Microsoft Solitaire, Atari Asteroids, Microsoft Jewel, and a browsing game developed exclusively for Microsoft Edge. You can also discover new pearls for gaming regularly through the menu.
• Efficiency mode improves gaming performance on Windows 10 and 11. The mode makes titles run faster and smoother by automatically reducing the use of other browser resources when you start the game.

More benefits for your Xbox Game Pass membership

A new feature will be introduced later this year to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. This feature allows you to play selected games that you own via cloud games.

We’re also revealing the first details of Project Moorcroft: a program that brings Xbox Game Pass members even more fun discovering curated game offerings.

• Launching next year, the program will allow independent developers to efficiently promote their games worldwide.
• Participating development studios can see how their demos are performing and be compensated. They bring their creativity to the Xbox world and reach new target groups with Game Pass.

The Xbox Design Lab comes to Switzerland: more ways to express yourself creatively

The Xbox Design Lab gives gamers around the world the opportunity to express their personality through endless possible combinations. Now, the Xbox Design Lab is not only accessible to a larger audience, but also offers more color and customization options.

• Enjoy new pastel colors like Soft Pink, Soft Orange, Soft Green and Soft Purple. There are also new camouflage top bags with matching side covers: Mineral Camo, Arctic Camo, Forest Camo, Sandglow Camo and Blaze Camo.
• Xbox Design Lab is also rolling out in 11 new countries including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Norway and Slovakia, Switzerland And later in the summer also in Taiwan.

The changes and improvements announced today are part of our mission to bring gaming and community fun to everyone in the world. This is a major goal that we want to achieve in the coming years with the help of many different measures. The gaming world will continue to evolve a little bit every day. We consider it an enduring and worthwhile mission to connect developers with fans of their games.