Xbox: Updates for gamertags, game streaming during updates & more

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Microsoft is rolling out several new Xbox Insider features focused on reducing wait time and increasing play time. The update expands unique gamertags to 15 characters, but only for names that do not need a suffix. Xbox game hubs now include cards for Xbox 360 titles, giving players quicker access to progress, captures, and related details. Microsoft also lets players start cloud gaming immediately when a game needs an update and is available through Game Pass streaming. The company is widening wish-list options as well, and it will phase these features from insider rings to broader releases over time.

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