The previously announced upgraded version of 1990 Famicom title and 2006 DS remake Final Fantasy III has arrived on Steam. The game’s Windows PC release – revealed earlier this month by publisher Square Enix – is available now via Valve’s digital distribution platform for $15.99. The new version specifically packs …
Read More »Windows PC support for Xbox One controller launching ‘very soon’
Xbox One controller compatibility for Windows PC is nearing public release, Microsoft’s Larry Hryb has confirmed. "Soon. Very soon," Hryb said, replying on a NeoGAF thread revolving around the subject of when the necessary drivers would be made available via Windows. Microsoft previously stated in August 2013 that Windows support …
Read More »Could Red Dead Redemption actually be coming to PC?
A Microsoft PC compatibility listing on the Windows website has offered fresh hope that Red Dead Redemption could yet receive a PC port. Whereas Rockstar chose to port Grand Theft Auto IV to PC and even released Max Payne 3 on PC alongside consoles, there’s been no hint that the …
Read More »Spencer: Microsoft working toward ‘renewed focus on Windows and PC gaming’
Microsoft is working to develop a "renewed focus on Windows and PC gaming," according to MS Studios head Phil Spencer. Polygon reports from a Q&A last week during GDC, where Spencer revealed PC gaming is on the company’s priority list in 2014. "I think Valve’s an incredible company," he said. …
Read More »Phil Spencer: Renewed Microsoft focus on PC is definitely happening
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Read More »Microsoft’s Beautiful Game competition puts UK games in the spotlight
Prizes galore up for grabs, plus the change to showcase your mobile and Windows game titles to an audience of millions
Read More »DirectX 12 will be revealed this month
Microsoft is to lift the lid on the next iteration of DirextX at GDC later this month. The partners named on the teaser site are AMD, Nvdia, Intel and Qualcomm. What that leaves us with are questions. DirectX versions often tend to launch alongside new Windows releases, so does that …
Read More »Power towers: Upgrade your workstation
Develop traces the latest hardware available to upgrade your game development muscle
Read More »Windows Threshold update to unify PC and Xbox
New Windows update aims to strengthen ties between Microsoft's PC, Xbox and mobile operating systems
Read More »Microsoft shipping Kinect 2 sensor to PC developers
New Kinect for Windows to include Xbox One sensor’s upgrades
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