Microsoft is winding up for a huge Q4 in 2017. The platform hasn’t looked this energised in years, and seeing Aaron Greenberg in action at gamescom is the very embodiment of that new-found energy. Whether he’s taking selfies with superstars such as Steve Aoki, dressing in a toga for the …
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We spoke to Xbox’s Alan Greenberg at Gamescom, where we were able to talk about the nature of their partnership with PUBG developers Bluehole. Microsoft are taking a lot of the heavy load from Bluehole’s backs, offering support with tech, sales and marketing, with the aim of letting the team …
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With sales numbers confirmed on last night's Xbox live stream, the game is now also the most popular non-Valve developed game on Steam
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Developers can now develop Xbox games with full 4K and HDR support using the engine
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The home screen is being restructured again to add user customerisation, with select Insider Program user getting alpha access right now
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Headed by former Sony London Studio head, Dave Ranyard, the VR start up closes recent investment round
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The head of Xbox has again expressed his belief in the long-term prospects of VR, but also stressed that consoles aren’t yet the ideal home for it. Speaking on Giant Bomb‘s E3 livestream, as reported by Polygon, Phil Spencer said: Long term, I’m a big believer in the category. In …
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The prospect of official emulation of original Xbox games on PC looks like it could be a realistic one. Microsoft announced this week that it is adding backwards compatibility with original Xbox games to the existing Xbox 360 compatibility already available on Xbox One. When asked by PC Gamer whether …
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We're three conferences down and ready for more, but who's stood out the most so far?
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Xbox One’s backwards compatibility credentials are getting a huge boost with the addition of original Xbox compatibility. Boss Phil Spencer said on Microsoft’s E3 stage that these original games will look better and play better across the Xbox family”, with combat flight sim Crimson Skies being the first title to …
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