Microsoft Edge Game Assist: Internet browser directly in the PC game
For gamers who want to use a fully functional browser directly in the game, Microsoft has now introduced Edge Game Assist.
Microsoft's Edge Game Assist in Hellblade 2
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With Edge Game Assist, PC gamers can now also surf the internet while playing a game. Microsoft explains the new function by saying that this eliminates the annoying switching between different windows, for example when you want to search for information in the middle of a game.
According to Microsoft, Game Assist is the first in-game browser with a "game-centric approach". It appears as an overlay in the game. The browser data is synchronized with the normal Edge browser to enable the most seamless browsing experience possible. This means that services such as Twitch or Discord are always just a click away.
Browser recognizes Fortnite, Diablo IV and co.
The browser should also recognize what is currently being played and provide tips. Currently supported games are "Baldur's Gate 3", "Diablo IV", "Fortnite", "Hellblade II: Senua's Saga", "League of Legends", "Minecraft", "Overwatch 2", "Roblox" and "Valorant". More are to follow.
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Microsoft also justifies its work on the product by stating that 88 percent of all PC gamers use a browser while playing to search for help or chat with friends, among other things. Game Assist is available as a preview for Windows 11, where it will appear as a widget in the Game Bar.
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