Robert Collins

Kentucky

Writer at Freelance

Writer. Previously seen @WindowsReport | @OnMSFT | @GameRant | @GamingBible | @TimelessGamerN

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Windows Phone Link may soon support mobile device cameras

Dec 3, 2023 | windowsreport.com | Robert Collins

Windows Phone Link is an application that allows Windows 10 and 11 users to link their Android and iOS mobile devices to their PCs. The app has several useful capabilities like displaying notifications and text messages right on your PC. Users can even make phone calls via the Phone Link app. One thing the app currently lacks however is the ability to view a linked devices camera through the app. That may be about to change though as Microsoft is reportedly testing such a feature.
Samsung Internet browser makes its way to Windows

Nov 29, 2023 | windowsreport.com | Robert Collins

Samsung Internet now has a desktop app for Windows, available on the Microsoft Store as a free download. And you’ll be glad to know that it’s available for all x64 version Windows 10 and 11-powered desktop and laptop machines, Samsung or otherwise. For those unfamiliar with Samsung Internet, it is an open-source, Chromium-based web browser previously only available for Android and Linux-powered Samsung smartwatch devices.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III PC system requirements, preload times revealed

Oct 31, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

Activision has revealed some info on its upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Specifically, we now have the PC system requirements as well as when preloads for the game will become available. Oh, and the launch trailer shown above. As for those PC system requirements, see below.
Former Halo developer Bungie announces layoffs in wake of game delays

Oct 31, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

Former Halo developer Bungie has announced staff layoffs in what seems to be an ongoing trend in the gaming industry. Bungie of course is best known as the original developer behind the iconic Halo franchise, and was responsible for Halos 1-3 as well as Halo: Reach. Bungie went on to develop online FPS Destiny and its sequel, Destiny 2. Bungie was acquired by Sony in 2022. It is not publicly known how many Bungie staffers are being let go.
Here is what's coming to (and leaving) Xbox Game Pass soon

Oct 31, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

As another month comes to a close, we now have a new month of Xbox Game Pass releases to look forward to. And even at this early stage it looks like there’s plenty to be excited about for Game Pass in November. Let’s start by getting the bad news out of the way: below are the games that will be leaving Game Pass soon as part of the bimonthly removals. Presumably these removals will occur somewhere around the 15th.
Only 1% of Netflix subscribers are playing games on the service

Oct 30, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

At this point, nearly two years into its endeavor to break into mobile game streaming, only 1% of Netflix subscribers are taking advantage of Netflix Games. While this isn’t as paltry as it may first appear—that’s 1% of a 250 million member subscriber base, or about 2.2 million subscribers—it’s still likely less than Netflix is hoping for. Especially given that Netflix has upped its offerings to 77 games at the time of this writing. Among them: Sonic Prime Dash, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals and more.
Microsoft to start blocking unauthorized Xbox controllers and accessories

Oct 30, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

Microsoft will soon start blocking unauthorized Xbox controllers and accessories on Xbox consoles. This move is part of a new policy that is apparently intended to push Microsoft’s official partner program. The unauthorized accessory ban will begin on November 17. Users have already reported getting an error message warning of the impending change, and at least one user has reported that their third-party controller has already been rendered useless with Xbox.
Xbox Free Play Days: Fallout 76, MLB The Show 23 and more

Oct 26, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

Xbox Free Play Days returns for another week of free games for Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate tier members to try out free of additional charge. Four games are on this week’s lineup, and these will be available from Thursday through Sunday, October 29. Check out this week’s Xbox Free Play Days lineup below. Meet Your MakerMeet Your Maker is a building game of brutal expression and conquest.
Here are some highlights from the Xbox Partner Preview showcase

Oct 26, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

In case you missed yesterday’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase, we’ve got the highlights from the event right here. There was plenty on tap for Xbox fans to be excited for, so without further ado let’s jump into it.
Bethesda’s The Outer Worlds has surpassed 5 million copies sold

Oct 26, 2023 | onmsft.com | Robert Collins

Bethesda’s 2019 RPG The Outer Worlds has now sold over 5 million units. This despite having been available on Game Pass on day one, which makes the feat all the more impressive especially for a new IP. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer posted on social media congratulating developer Obsidian Entertainment on the milestone. Congrats to @Obsidian and thanks to @PrivateDivision for the partnership, great milestone.