How Darrell Gallagher plans to build Microsoft’s The Initiative studio in Santa Monica
Microsoft made news this week as it announced it was buying four game development studios and opening a fifth. That’s part of the company’s...
At E3 2018, too many companies ruined their own shots at the spotlight
For decades, a game theory called the “prisoner’s dilemma” has explained why people who work together do better overall than those who scheme against...
Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 will reportedly use Qualcomm XR1 and cost less
Microsoft will reportedly use Qualcomm's affordable new Snapdragon XR1 platform for HoloLens 2, a decision that could radically improve the headset's price and appeal to mainstream users.
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with SwiftKey, accessibility, gaming, and search improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 17692 from the RS5 branch. Among the changes is the addition of SwiftKey as well as improvements to Edge, Ease of Access, Narrator, the Game bar, Game Mode, search, and Windows Mixed Reality.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps hands-on — Combat’s time to shine
Ori and the Blind Forest was my favorite game of 2015. The Metroidvania (a mix of Castlevania-like gameplay and Metriod-esque nonliner level design) is...
Microsoft: Windows 10 April 2018 Update was the fastest to reach 250 million devices, thanks to AI
Microsoft has revealed that the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803), which is now fully available for all compatible devices, hit 250 million devices faster than previous updates. The company credits AI for the faster and more reliable rollout.
Why the game industry stays vigilant on violence claims, regulation, and disruption
The game industry is bigger than ever, with estimates of revenues as high as $150 billion worldwide. And it will draw billions of views...
How Microsoft is pouring more money into winning E3
Microsoft cares about games. That’s one of the messages the company is trying to get across at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). At its...
How 5 new studios will help Microsoft in the console war
Microsoft’s deals to buy or build five game studios could shake up the balance of power in the game industry, and these moves were...
Why Xbox VR was a no-show at Microsoft’s E3 event
Microsoft’s 2018 E3 media event was undeniably impressive — a demo reel packed with announcements of compelling games, upcoming service improvements, and even hardware...