Retailer GameStop will use Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing network to power a number of new interactive content offerings. Primarily Azure will be used as a streaming platform to deliver videos and the like to customers and staff. This content will also be pushed to those who have agreed to receive …
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Microsoft criticises Google for outing Windows vulnerability prior to fix
Google has prioritised the calling out of a rival over the digital security of its customers, Microsoft has claimed. The search giant has chosen to publicise details of a security vulnerability to Windows 8.1 two days ahead of the release of a patch that it knew was incoming and despite …
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Read More »Microsoft happy for users to make money from their Xbox game footage on YouTube and Twitch
The greenlight has been given to gamers to monetise footage of their Xbox gameplay on YouTube and Twitch. Microsoft has granted users personal, non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-transferable, revocable, limited license” to use game content to generate ad revenue on both video services. Any content not posted to YouTube of Twitch, however, …
Read More »Microsoft hiring for new strategy studio Decisive Games
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Read More »Friday The 13th videogame due out next Halloween
A game based on cult slasher film franchise Friday The 13th is in development, it is claimed. EGMnow reports that the title was announced by the original film’s producer and director, who has hinted that an experienced” developer is heading the project, although its identity remains unknown. The title is …
Read More »Sumo Digital’s undergraduate programme closes this week
New Year, New Job 2015: Apply before January 16th for the chance to get a placement at Sheffield studio
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MCV is adding regular reporting on the global eSports business – including the fast-growing UK competitive games sector – as of next month. The start of the February sees the launch of eSports Pro, a new e-bulletin and alerts service that will cover the pro-gaming sector around the world. Written …
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