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    The Xbox Games Showcase is going 4K/60.

    Microsoft will stream its big Xbox Games Showcase in 4K resolution and 60fps on Sunday. The stream, which will include a Starfield Direct after the main event, will kick off at 1PM ET / 10AM PT / 6PM UK on Sunday June 11th. Expect to see the latest from Xbox Game Studios and a big update on Starfield ahead of its September 6th release date.

    How to Watch the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct Double Feature on Sunday

    [Xbox Wire]

    Microsoft Paint finally gets a dark mode for Windows 11Microsoft Paint finally gets a dark mode for Windows 11
    Microsoft Teams on Windows 11 gets Discord-like communities and an AI art toolMicrosoft Teams on Windows 11 gets Discord-like communities and an AI art tool
    Windows 11 gets some useful widgets for CPU, memory, and GPU monitoringWindows 11 gets some useful widgets for CPU, memory, and GPU monitoring
    Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal heads to a summer showdown with regulatorsMicrosoft’s Activision Blizzard deal heads to a summer showdown with regulators
    Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is heading to PC on July 26thRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart is heading to PC on July 26th
    Microsoft fixes Surface Pro X cameras that stopped workingMicrosoft fixes Surface Pro X cameras that stopped working
    Discord gets custom Stream Deck hardware and a big plug-in upgradeDiscord gets custom Stream Deck hardware and a big plug-in upgrade
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    Three more Xbox PC games arrive on GeForce Now.

    Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service got its first Xbox PC game last week with Gears 5 and now three more are arriving today. Grounded, Deathloop, and Pentiment are all now available to GeForce Now subscribers as part on the ongoing 10-year deal between Microsoft and Nvidia. Microsoft Store support is also coming to GeForce Now in the coming months.

    Grounded, Deathloop, and Pentiment are all on GeForce Now.
    Grounded, Deathloop, and Pentiment are all on GeForce Now.
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