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Newly-unveiled technology could find its way to Xbox One and PC
Read More »Microsoft considering HoloLens support for Xbox One, PC
Microsoft announced HoloLens last week as a standalone device, but the company is exploring the possibility of its integration with PC and its Xbox One console as well. In an interview with Polygon, Xbox boss Phil Spencer explained how a successful launch on its own would almost certainly present scenarios …
Read More »Microsoft investigating PC to Xbox One streaming
It looks like the game streaming properties of Windows 10 will swing both ways. It has already been revealed that the new operating system will allow the streaming of Xbox One games to PC, but now Microsoft has said that it is also working on allowing the streaming of PC …
Read More »Unity: DirectX 12 support ‘only logical’
But switch to new architecture requires "significant amount of work"
Read More »Xbox One Japan sales slump to 300 units over past week
Xbox One sales hit a new low in Japan last week, selling just 300 units within the time frame. Games Industry calls attention to the abysmal figure, along with the fact that the console has been the tenth best (lowest) selling device on Media Create’s hardware chart for two straight …
Read More »You can stream Xbox One games to Windows 10 PCs and tablets
Windows 10 will allow Xbox One players to stream their games through their PC and tablets, Microsoft has announced. The new built-in Xbox One app lets registered users view their library of games through multiple devices, as well as send messages, interact with friends and check achievements.Xbox Live is being …
Read More »Windows 10 enables Xbox One game streaming on PC and tablets
Cross-platform multiplayer gaming also a possibility
Read More »Fable Legends to arrive on PC alongside Xbox One
Lionhead’s upcoming RPG Fable Legends will be released on PC at the same time as it arrives on Xbox One. Furthermore, the game will also support cross-platform play across both systems. The move is part of a wider bringing together of the PC and Xbox environments that will feature as …
Read More »Microsoft unveils AR headset HoloLens
Tech turns living room into interactive game
Read More »VIDEO: See Microsoft’s concept for its Hololens VR headset
Hololens represents Microsoft’s long-awaited foray into the world of virtual reality, although interestingly the company has chosen to focus instead on augmented reality. In a demo at last night’s Windows 10 reveal, Hololens was revealed as part of the operating system’s push away from the desktop and tablet market and …
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