Is it Xbox PC, or Xbox on PC or PC Xbox, or Xbox App on PC? 

Seems not even Microsoft knows…

But We’re looking forward to Xbox on Cup very soon. 

On this episode of The Regular Show

💻 Xbox PC or Xbox on PC or Xbox App On PC? 

The PC Pour Begins Microsoft quietly shifts its branding from “Xbox PC” to “Xbox on PC,” and it’s more than semantics. It’s a signal: Xbox is no longer just a console—it’s a platform. With Game Pass, cross-play, and the ROG Ally handheld, the PC is now a first-class citizen in the Xbox ecosystem. The new label popped up in trailers for Grounded 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold, and it finally makes sense. It’s not a PC that’s an Xbox—it’s Xbox, on your PC. We will wait and see what the branding changes to next week. 

🧾 Game Pass Hits $5 Billion—But At What Cost?

After laying off 15,000 employees this year, Microsoft revealed that Xbox Game Pass raked in nearly $5 billion in annual revenue. That’s a record. But critics argue the subscription model is turning developers into “wage slaves,” stripping away creative incentives. Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says it’s bad for business, but hes a former boss for a reason…

🧼 Xbox Insider Update Scrubs the Library

The latest Xbox Insider update fixes a long-standing annoyance: the game library clutter. Finally, you can hide games you don’t own or want to see. It’s a small win, but one that makes navigating your digital shelf a little less chaotic.

🕹️ Ubisoft Games Appear On The Microsoft Store

Over 10 Ubisoft titles have landed on the Microsoft PC Store. It’s a clear push to bulk up the Xbox on PC catalog. Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and more are now just a click away. But you’ll still need the Ubisoft Connect launcher app to actually run these games, so we’re left wondering what the use is… 

🎉 Rare Turns 40

And Xbox Throws a Party Rare is celebrating its 40th anniversary with surprise rewards in Sea of Thieves, exclusive Gamerpics, and a dynamic background. But the real star? A Rare-themed Xbox controller from 8BitDo. Blue and gold, with nods to Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, and Donkey Kong Country. It’s a collector’s dream. And it uses Hall Effect joysticks. Something Microsoft still hasn’t gotten the hang of. 

🛍️ Xbox Gear Store Shuts Down

The Gear Store is closing, and fans are wondering if it’s part of a bigger shift. Maybe the guy in charge of the Gear Shop was one of those 15,000 pink slips? Or maybe Microsoft just forgot to renew the domain? Who knows. Either way, Xbox merch is now an EB Games exclusive… Or is it? 🤔

🕵️ Game Pass August Drops

Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Frontpunk 2 lead the charge of September’s Game Pass line ups, but sadly we’re having to say goodbye to Anthem, Farming Simulator 22, and Persona 3 Reload. Now is the time to buy them if you haven’t already. Or are you glad to see these ones go? 

🧨 $80 Games? Not So Fast

Finally some good news. The push to $80 games is finally facing a reckoning as gamers wonder how much more they’re about to be squeezed. Xbox and EA have walked back pricing on games like The Outer Worlds 2 and Borderlands 4, returning to the $70 standard. Nintendo remains the lone holdout, but Nintendo will Nintendo…

🧍 Xbox Age Verification Rolls Out in the UK

As part of the stupidity that is the UK government, you now have to prove you’re of age to use Xbox Live, Spotify and YouTube amongst other apps. If you don’t verify your age, you lose access to features like voice chat and game invites. But, if you have access to photo mode in games, well, then you can get past this requirement without having to give up a shred of your real life identity. 

All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show. 

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