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How Kiln’s Two-Week Prototype Became a Full-Fledged Journey
Double Fine's upcoming game Kiln, launching Spring 2026 for multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, originated from a two-week prototype during an internal game jam. Project Lead Derek Brand explains how the team drew inspiration from real-life pottery classes to develop the game's unique clay-molding mechanics and competitive multiplayer gameplay.
Xbox Cloud Gaming just added the best new feature
Microsoft has introduced an invite link feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing players to easily share game sessions with friends. This new functionality streamlines the process of joining multiplayer games, enhancing accessibility across various devices including smart TVs and web browsers. The update aims to make Xbox Game Pass Ultimate more appealing by simplifying online multiplayer access.
Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming just lost this day one release
Sega and Sports Interactive have officially cancelled Football Manager 25 due to development delays and technical issues, particularly with the transition to the Unity engine. The studio is now focusing on Football Manager 26, planned for a late 2025 release on PC, consoles, and mobile, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Subnautica joins Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass, for your streaming play
Subnautica and several other titles have been added to Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass, allowing subscribers to stream them without downloads. This expansion includes games like Subnautica: Below Zero, Slime Rancher 2, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reported that Xbox Cloud Gaming has surpassed 140 million hours of playtime, indicating strong growth in the cloud gaming sector.
