The Official Xbox Podcast Updates on the Xbox Ally, Play Anywhere, Game Pass, and More | Official Xbox Podcast
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Aug 18, 2025 In this conversation, Jason Ronald, VP of Xbox, and Jason Beaumont, an expert in the Xbox experience on PC, share intriguing insights on the Xbox Ally and the innovative future of gaming. They discuss the importance of player-centric design and seamless user experiences. The duo dives into cloud gaming advancements and Xbox’s partnership with AMD to enhance hardware capabilities. With excitement around Gamescom, they also preview upcoming titles like 'Hollow Knight Silksong' and 'The Outer Worlds 2', emphasizing community feedback in development.
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Player-Centered Unified Platform
- Xbox is designing a unified platform so players can start games on one device and continue on another seamlessly.
- The team balances building dedicated devices like consoles with enabling play across many screens.
Grow Cloud Infrastructure Globally
- Expand cloud gaming to more countries and add servers to meet demand to reach more players.
- Use cloud to deliver players' libraries anywhere, unlocking play in hotels, TVs, and handhelds.
Game Pass As A Multi-Access Value Engine
- Game Pass and cloud access create more affordable ways for players to play across devices and increase reach.
- Adding day-one titles, streaming purchased games, and free-to-play benefits boosts subscription value.