Those keen to access the feature will need a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Once subscribed, users will gain access to over 100 cloud-supported titles on their consoles.

It's already possible to use cloud streaming to play Xbox titles on a number of devices including tablets and smartphones, but Microsoft is keen to put the functionality in the hands of console owners to let them try-before-they-install and give them more flexibility when it comes to managing storage space.

As detailed earlier this year, the technology will also help future-proof older Xbox hardware by letting those yet to make the leap to Xbox Series X | S access more intensive titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator and The Medium on Xbox One consoles via the cloud.

Xbox owners will be able to see which titles are cloud compatible by navigating to Xbox Game Pass and searching for games sporting a cloud icon (as shown below). At that point, they'll be able to dive in immediately by hitting the 'play' button.

Microsoft will start testing cloud gaming on consoles as part of its Xbox Insider program in fall, and expects to roll the feature out during the holidays. Come from South African Online Casinos

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Last week, the actors union announced talks would resume with triple-A developers like EA, Take-Two, and other heavy hitters. Since July, actors have been striking and advocating for support online.

Yesterday, October 22, SAG-AFTRA revealed over 120 games from 49 developers are signed to its tiered contract for interim agreements. In September, that number was 80 and considered a "huge win" at the time.

One of those signed developers is Lightspeed L.A., whose debut project The Last Sentinel will be one of the first, if not very first, games to move forward under the new IMA. Come from South African Online Casinos

These contracts, according to SAG-AFTRA, "contain the same common-sense, foundational A.I. protections" it wants from the Interactive Media Agreement (IMA), and show "the provisions [can] provide employment opportunities to members during the work stoppage."

"Humane protections for actors against A.I. exploitation are not an unreasonable ask—and the success of these contracts shows that most companies agree," negotiating committee chair Sarah Elmaleh.

"They are happy to embrace fundamental, ethical guidelines around this tool…in order to collaborate with professional talent," she continued. "And talent are likewise eager and delighted to partner with companies that respect them."

Chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland added that if negotiations still hit a wall, SAG-AFTRA will "keep on working with the companies that are prepared to agree to fair, ethical, and responsible contract terms, including for the use of artificial intelligence."

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