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Xbox Update Adds Per-Game Quick Resume Controls and PC Library Tools

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Xbox Update Adds Per-Game Quick Resume Controls and PC Library Tools

Microsoft's April Xbox Update is rolling out with new console customization, per-game Quick Resume controls and broader Xbox PC app library tools. The update also adds mobile wishlist alerts, streaming controls and ROG Xbox Ally improvements.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Revives a PC Strategy Giant Today

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Revives a PC Strategy Giant Today

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is out now in early access, bringing Ubisoft's long-running turn-based strategy series back to PC through Unfrozen and Hooded Horse. The launch covers Steam, the Microsoft Store, Game Preview and PC Game Pass.

Aphelion Audio Team Explains How Silence Shapes Its Sci-Fi Isolation

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Aphelion Audio Team Explains How Silence Shapes Its Sci-Fi Isolation

Don't Nod's audio team has detailed how Aphelion uses silence, naturalistic sci-fi sounds and Amine Bouhafa's score to build tension around Ariane and Thomas' separation. The studio says the Nemesis creature mixes synthetic processing with organic recordings, including dolphin and sea lion calls.

Aphelion Launches April 28 With Don't Nod's Sci-Fi Pivot on Game Pass

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Aphelion Launches April 28 With Don't Nod's Sci-Fi Pivot on Game Pass

Aphelion launches April 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass availability on day one. Don't Nod's sci-fi adventure looks like a more physical spin on the studio's character-led storytelling.