digital distribution

In a move that few predicted but many Xbox fans had long hoped for, Square Enix has launched Final Fantasy XVI on Xbox with a surprise shadow drop—catching nearly everyone off guard by foregoing the usual hype machine and media lead-up so ubiquitous with AAA releases. While the Final Fantasy...

Sony’s June 2025 State of Play event delivered an adrenaline-charged showcase, not just for PlayStation faithful but for the entire gaming community—including PC and Xbox Series X|S enthusiasts. In a marked evolution from platform siloing, Sony’s event highlighted an impressive roster of...

Big news out of Build 2025 has the Windows developer world buzzing: Microsoft has officially dropped its $19 app submission fee for the Microsoft Store, making app and game publishing free for all developers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The ramifications of this decision stretch far beyond...

The Microsoft Store is undergoing its most impactful transformation in years—ushering in changes likely to alter how both developers and end users experience Windows software distribution. At Build 2025, Microsoft’s annual developer showcase, a suite of new features and policies were unveiled...

A quiet but seismic shift is underway in the world of PC gaming, and it is coming straight from the heart of Microsoft's gaming business. In a recent announcement that accompanied the reveal of Gears of War: Reloaded, Microsoft subtly changed the language it uses to describe gaming on Windows...

Microsoft revealed plans to further extend Xbox Live beyond the Xbox 360, integrating the online multiplayer and digital distribution service into its upcoming Windows 8 operating system for PCs. "Live will be built into the PC," said Mike Delman, Global Marketing VP of Microsoft's Interactive...

Stop. Take a deep breath. Before my headline gets you all worked up, consider what I’m saying here. The CD and other optical discs, like DVDs and Blu-rays, are obviously going to live on for a while as a way to transport media. But make no mistake that today, with two unveilings, Apple has...

Gaijin Entertainment is proud to announce the release of the downloadable version of Wings of Prey, a new World War II flight combat simulator for the PC. The eagerly anticipated game is available for online purchase through yuPlay.com for $49.99. Flight sim jockeys who acquire Wings of Prey...

Hey I bought windows 7 from retail but my DVD drive is malfunctioning. I heard you can use a USB drive to install windows 7. My problem is I have no way to burn an ISO of windows 7. I would like to know what my options are. I have a legitimate CD key for Windows 7 Professional, but I have no...