We have an update for you today that might come as a bit of a surprise, but we are incredibly excited about where it’s taking us.
From day one, our goal at GCM has been simple: To turn a PC into a true Console. First, we want to say a massive THANK YOU.
GCM is thriving with nearly 10,000 downloads and over 700 Discord members!
Today, we want to share our roadmap with you and take you along on the journey of where this project is heading.
The Situation Currently, GCM consists of three main components: -The Settings -The Task Manager -The Shortcuts
Here is the honest truth: The native "Fullscreen Experience" (FSE) Task Manager is currently much further ahead and more modern than what GCM offers. It would take us an eternity to reach that level of polish. Instead of fighting an uphill battle, we decided to think outside the box and approach the entire concept differently.
The New Plan Did you know that the new Fullscreen Experience can be activated with a single click? Or that Steam Big Picture and Playnite can be set to open directly at startup? So, what is the FSE missing? It’s missing the GCM magic.
Here is what we are going to do: Retiring our Task Manager: We are removing our custom task manager.
Embracing FSE: We will utilize the native Fullscreen Experience.
The Game Bar App: We are building a comprehensive Game Bar App containing all our tools.
What does this mean for you?
This new approach allows us to integrate powerful features seamlessly:
One-Click Tools: Activate Lossless Scaling or install/configure Decky Loader with a single click.
Startup Videos: We are taking over the "hook," meaning we handle the launcher opening, allowing for custom startup videos.
Background Service: We will have our own GCM service running in the background to keep everything smooth and keep the shortcutsystem alive.
GCM: Gaming Mode Companion GCM is evolving into the Gaming Mode Companion. We are doing this right. Once configured, you will be able to control everything via your Controller simply through the Game Bar. We are also planning to add many more extensions! We are shifting our focus to providing a premium console experience using better, more conventional technology. We are not a launcher; we are creating the ecosystem that allows you to use your PC as a console.
Stick with us and watch how we redefine gaming. At the end of the day, this is a product by Gamers, for Gamers!
More info to follow soon. Your GCM Team