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Games You Only Need One Copy Of To Play With Others
This article highlights games that support a 'Friend's Pass' or similar feature, allowing one player to own the game while others can join in without purchasing a copy. It covers titles across various platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, emphasizing cooperative play and cost-saving for gamers.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time 2.2.0 update out now, patch notes
Level-5 has released version 2.2.0 for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time on Nintendo Switch, introducing cross-play support with the mobile version. The update also adds two new costume packs inspired by Professor Layton and Yo-kai Watch, alongside various bug fixes and font adjustments.
Why Online Games Are More Accessible Than Ever | Invision Game Community
Technologies like Unreal Engine and Unity, alongside cloud gaming services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now, have made online games more accessible than ever. These advancements allow players to enjoy games across various devices without needing powerful hardware, fostering a broader and more engaged gaming community, though a stable internet connection remains essential.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls review: Mahvel is now
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a strong new entry in the Marvel fighting game series, developed by Arc System Works. While the game offers deep mechanics, a compelling story, and a variety of modes, the PC version's performance issues have impacted cross-play functionality on PlayStation 5. Despite these technical drawbacks, the game is praised for its visual polish, engaging gameplay, and extensive training tools.
Google makes Quick Share even more like Apple's AirDrop
Google has updated its Quick Share feature, making it more similar to Apple's AirDrop for sharing contact information, photos, and videos between supported devices with a single tap.
PEAK reaches its summit, and its final major update looks like a belter – here’s what’s included
Aggro Crab and Landfall have released the final major content update for their climbing game PEAK, titled 'The Final Ascent'. This update introduces new biome variants, items, mechanics, and secrets, while also focusing on the development of console versions which will feature cross-platform multiplayer. The developers have stated that while major content updates are ceasing, bug fixes and maintenance will continue, and they are not aiming for PEAK to become a 'forever game'.
Fallout 76 is Getting “Dark Content” Soon, Says Creative Director
Fallout 76 Creative Director Jonathan Rush announced that the game will be receiving "dark content" soon, with more details to be revealed shortly. The team is also working on enhancements for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, aiming for a 60 FPS target and visual improvements. The article also touches on the ongoing discussion about implementing cross-platform multiplayer, which presents significant technical challenges.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is Mixed on Steam as players report poor PC performance, no Linux support, and countries…
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched on Steam with mixed reviews, primarily due to poor PC performance, lack of Linux support, and country restrictions stemming from its PlayStation Network requirement. Arc System Works has acknowledged the performance issues and is actively investigating.
Why Gaming Is Becoming One Giant Digital Entertainment Ecosystem
Gaming has evolved from a niche hobby into a vast digital entertainment ecosystem, integrating consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and cloud streaming. Modern platforms now combine communication, commerce, and entertainment, with features like live streaming, subscription models, and cross-platform play fostering larger communities. Technologies like cloud gaming, VR, and AR further enhance immersion and accessibility, blurring the lines between playing, watching, and interacting, positioning gaming at the core of digital leisure.
Is Big Walk crossplay?
Big Walk features cross-platform play, allowing players on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation to play together. Developed by House House, the game supports between two and 12 players. This feature was confirmed on the official Steam page.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Will Reduce CPU Usage, Fix Lag and Frame Rate Drops on Day One for PC
Arc System Works has announced that Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will receive day-one patches to address performance issues reported during the open beta. These fixes will include reducing CPU usage, improving frame rates and lag, and enhancing compatibility with OBS and Discord. The update will also address rollback netcode and cross-platform play issues. The game is set to launch on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Mobile looter shooter The Division Resurgence locks down a full PC release date of August 5
Ubisoft has announced that the mobile looter shooter The Division Resurgence will launch on PC via Steam on August 5th, marking the end of its PC early access on Ubisoft Connect. The game will feature cross-platform play and cross-progression between PC and mobile devices. The Steam launch will coincide with the release of Season 2.
Xbox Players Can Now Claim Free PC Versions Of These Ubisoft Games
Xbox has expanded its partnership with Ubisoft, allowing players who own certain Ubisoft titles on console to claim free PC versions through the Ubisoft Connect app. Thirteen games are currently available, with more premium editions of Ubisoft titles also accessible via the Xbox PC app. This initiative is part of Xbox's broader efforts to enhance its PC gaming offerings and digital ecosystem.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour starts the engine on a September multiplayer test – here’s how you can join it
Sega has announced a cross-play Closed Network Test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, scheduled for September 11-13, 2026. Players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S can apply for the test, which will feature two six-player multiplayer modes and two maps, aiming to test online stability before the game's 2027 launch.
Xbox owners of these 13 Ubisoft titles can claim the PC editions at no cost
A new partnership between Microsoft and Ubisoft allows Xbox owners of 13 specific Ubisoft titles to claim the PC versions for free via the Xbox App on PC. This offer applies to digital purchases and does not extend in the opposite direction, meaning PC purchases do not grant Xbox versions. Eligible games include titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and The Crew Motorfest.
Xbox and Ubisoft console-to-PC collab lets users access games cross-device "at no additional cost"
Xbox and Ubisoft have expanded their partnership, allowing players who own digital console versions of select games to access the PC version via Ubisoft Connect at no additional cost. This offer includes titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws, with a progressive rollout for existing owners until August 4.
Ubisoft is letting owners of its Xbox games play select titles for free on PC as part of a new partnership with Microsoft
Ubisoft and Microsoft have partnered to allow owners of select Ubisoft digital titles on Xbox to play them on PC via Ubisoft Connect at no additional cost. This initiative includes games like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Far Cry 6, with previously purchased titles expected to appear by August 4th. While DLC transfers, consumable items and in-game currency may not. Additionally, premium editions of several Ubisoft games are now available on the Xbox app for PC.
Ubisoft is Providing Free PC Copies of 13 Games to Players Who Own Them on Xbox
Ubisoft and Xbox are offering free PC copies of select Ubisoft games to players who own them digitally on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S. To claim the PC version, players must link their Ubisoft Connect account to their Xbox account. This promotion applies to a list of modern titles, and while it doesn't work in reverse, add-on content for owned games is also included.
13 Ubisoft games go free on PC if you own them on Xbox
Ubisoft has launched a program allowing players who own select digital Ubisoft titles on Xbox to also receive the PC version for free. This initiative includes 13 games such as Assassin's Creed Mirage, Far Cry 6, and Rainbow Six Siege. While cross-progression is supported for earned content, in-game currencies and consumables will not transfer between platforms.
Ubisoft is giving out free PC copies of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy games to…
Xbox and Ubisoft have launched a new "Xbox Console-to-PC Offer" program, allowing players to claim free PC versions of 13 Ubisoft digital titles if they already own them on Xbox. This initiative, part of an expanded partnership, enables players to access their owned games on PC via the Ubisoft Connect app, with a progressive rollout beginning August 4 for existing owners and immediate access for new digital purchases.
