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Microsoft Gamescom 2015 - Scalebound

After two other quick announcements, Scalebound hit the stage from Platinum Games. Stepping up to discuss it, they quickly said it was the biggest game that Platinum had ever worked on and that they…

August 4, 2015 | 11:28 EDT

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Microsoft Gamescom 2015 - Crackdown 3

ReAgent Games debuted a new title and new gameplay for Crackdown 3, the follow-up to the orb collecting open world  sandbox. The transforming vehicles from the first game are back, which you can…

August 4, 2015 | 11:21 EDT

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JAWS screen reader becomes compatible with Windows 10

In the world of adaptive technology, it is always a question of compatibility when it comes to upgrading, especially when people who are blind have to contend with a brand new operating system that’s…

August 1, 2015 | 08:00 EDT

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Microsoft Q1 Report: Green and Red

The Q1 report for Microsoft is overall a mixed bag. Net revenues ending for their first quarter were down 5%, totaling $22.2 billion, compared to $23.4 billion of last year. In fact, most of their…

July 31, 2015 | 02:30 EDT

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Microsoft Working on PC-to-Xbox Game Streaming

Windows 10 launches today, for some people, and one of the biggest features is streaming your Xbox One games to your PC. But what about streaming your PC games to your Xbox One? In an interview with…

July 29, 2015 | 01:40 EDT

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PC and PS4 owners will get Rise of the Tomb Raider Up to a Year After Xbox One Owners

In a press release by Square Enix, they announced that fans of the Tomb Raider series on the PC and the Playstation 4 won't have to wait too long (depending on your definition of long of course).…

July 23, 2015 | 10:09 EDT

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PC E3 2015 - Gears of War Ultimate Edition

The Coalition attended the PC Gamer event at E3 to announce that Gears of War Ultimate Edition will be made available on PC. Rod Fergusson, from Coalition Gaming, described the development of…

June 16, 2015 | 10:56 EDT

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E3 2015 - Xbox One Backwards Compatible titles

After the announcement at Microsoft's E3 2015 conference of Xbox One getting backwards compatibility the current list of titles has been announced. This list of titles is currently only available to…

June 16, 2015 | 05:34 EDT

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E3 2015 - Xbox One new dashboard

On top of all that has already been announced by Microsoft they aren't done yet as a new dashboard layout was just announced. The priority of this update is speed and ease of use. This update is…

June 15, 2015 | 09:21 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Tacoma

From the creators of Gone Home we get to see a new game where you aim is to explore the Lunar Transfer Station Tacoma. Where is this you ask? Why it's only 200,000 miles from Earth. Your aim in this…

June 15, 2015 | 04:11 EDT

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Recap: Microsoft E3 2015 Press Conference

Microsoft's Press Conference began with 343 industries Bonnie Ross introducing the show. After some industry spiel she presented Halo 5. Halo 5 With the game already having a beta back in December 29…

June 15, 2015 | 03:47 EDT

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E3 2015 Microsoft - HoloLens Demo and Other VR Details

Microsoft revealed their plans for VR and the HoloLens hologram technologies this morning during their E3 2015 conference. The HTC and Valve’s Vive headset will be supported on the Xbox One in…

June 15, 2015 | 03:24 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Dark Souls 3

After some images were leaked, everyone assumed a Dark Souls 3 would be announced at E3 2015, and they were right. They didn't show off any gameplay, but below you will find the announcement trailer…

June 15, 2015 | 03:16 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Gears 4 and Ultimate Edition

Gears of War Ultimate Edition has been announced for the Xbox One via the E3 stage this morning. This Ultimate Edition is a remake of the first Gears of War game that has been rebuilt from the ground…

June 15, 2015 | 03:03 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Sea of Thieves

In gameplay captured in real-time, Rare has announced a new huge world adventure game that's quoted to be their biggest project yet. It's indicated that you can share your world adventures in it, and…

June 15, 2015 | 02:48 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Rare Replay

With banners from Rare titles such as Perfect Dark, Conkers Bad Fur day and Battletoads the rumored Rare package is announced via the Microsoft E3 press conference, called the Rare Replay. This…

June 15, 2015 | 02:44 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay

Microsoft's E3 2015 briefing featured the first gameplay demonstration for Crystal Dynamics' new title Rise of the Tomb Raider. Gameplay starts in a snowy cave, Lara pops a flare to light her path…

June 15, 2015 | 02:40 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Cuphead

The two developers of Cuphead, the game that is inspired by 1930's cartoons, came onto stage during the ID@Xbox showcase. For the first time we got to see an extended look at the zany platformer that…

June 15, 2015 | 02:31 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Indie Game - Beyond Eyes

In a different experience during the indie game part of their presentation, the Xbox One and PC exclusive game Beyond Eyes was announced for summer 2015. It involves the adventure of a girl who is…

June 15, 2015 | 02:31 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Xbox Game Preview

Xbox Game Preview as announced, which is their version of Early Access. It will let you follow along with development, and you can get involved today! It starts out with The Long Dark, Shelter, Elite…

June 15, 2015 | 02:31 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Rainbow Six Siege

After hearing news of Rainbow Six Siege getting a release date of October 13th this year we were then greeted with the fact that due to the backwards compatability that Xbox One will get that not…

June 15, 2015 | 02:22 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - The Division Beta in December

Microsoft's E3 Briefing saw the World Premiere of a new trailer for Tom Clancy's The Division and the announcement the Division will have an exclusive beta for Xbox One in December. The trailer…

June 15, 2015 | 02:18 EDT

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E3 2015 Microsoft - Forza 6 Reveal

Forza 6 was revealed during the Microsoft E3 2015 press conference this morning with a showing of the new Ford GT. Henry Ford III discussed an exclusive partnership between them and Turn 10 Studios.…

June 15, 2015 | 02:15 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Plants Vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 Announced

Plants Vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 was announced at Microsoft's E3 2015 conference and is due for a spring 2016 release. They showed off the announcement trailer revealing all kinds of new zombies in…

June 15, 2015 | 02:06 EDT

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E3 2015 Microsoft Announces Xbox Elite Controller

Microsoft announced the Xbox Elite controller during their E3 Press Conference. This new controller will offer far more precise control and customization options than any previous first party…

June 15, 2015 | 02:02 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Xbox One Backwards Compatibility

In a surprising announcement from the Microsoft E3 2015 press conference, Phil Spencer announced that the Xbox One will now support native backwards compatibility. That opens up the library for the…

June 15, 2015 | 01:55 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2015 - Halo 5: Guardians

Xbox E3 starts off its show with a bang as Bonnie Ross from 343 Industries takes the stage to welcome all the fans and talk about what Xbox is going to do for 2015. Build from the ground up Halo 5:…

June 15, 2015 | 01:38 EDT

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E3 2015 - Mad Max Trailer Breakdown

This morning before the Microsoft press conference the YouTube E3 2015 stream showed off a story trailer for Mad Max. Riding high on Mad Max Fury Road's success at the box office this summer the…

June 15, 2015 | 01:26 EDT

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Oculus Unveils New Controllers and Microsoft Partnership

Oculus has kicked off E3 season early with a press conference announcing their VR control solution as well as a few details surrounding its launch. It will be available to buy in stores in early 2016…

June 11, 2015 | 05:24 EDT

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Halo 5: Guardians Revealed: Free DLC and Campaign Details

Game Informer has unveiled a host of new details for Halo 5: Guardians. The October release will feature a co-op campaign where Master Chief is accompanied by Blue Team, characters that fans of the…

June 9, 2015 | 11:32 EDT

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Windows 10 releases July 29 with accessibility enhancements and more

Microsoft has announced the release date of Windows 10 with a host of new features and programs to replace some old ones. In an official statement emailed this morning, Thomas Hunter, a PR account…

June 1, 2015 | 04:15 EDT

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Casey Hudson Joins Microsoft, Working on HoloLens

Casey Hudson, former project director of BioWare's acclaimed Mass Effect franchise, has joined up with Microsoft. Hudson will be working with Microsoft as a creative director, and will be under the…

May 18, 2015 | 01:37 EDT

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Kinect helps relieve fear at Boston Children's Hospital

Going to the hospital is always a little bit scary, especially for young children. creative minds, however, have devised a way to turn an ordinary waiting room into an interactive stress reliever.…

May 16, 2015 | 12:20 EDT

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Microsoft Disables Consoles of Gears Remake Leakers

Earlier today news broke when, VMC Games, the company that is conducting testing on the rumored Gears of War remake, sent an email to testers in light of the recent leaks of game footage on the…

May 14, 2015 | 10:34 EDT

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Xbox One's May Update Brings Voice Messaging and More

For the folks who have an Xbox One, May's Microsoft update provides long awaited feature requests to the party chats and messages, along with some functions to improve overall stability to party chat…

May 12, 2015 | 11:49 EDT

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Microsoft to be Honored for Commitment to Accessibility for People with Autism

Tuesday, June 16 marks a special day for Microsoft. On that date, Rob Sinclair, Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, will accept a Corporate Leadership Award for their longstanding commitment to…

May 9, 2015 | 12:58 EDT

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Unity Unifies Developers and Microsoft's HoloLens

We may soon be able to experience games in a more immersive way than ever before, as development engine Unity announced they will be implementing full support for the newly unveiled Microsoft…

April 29, 2015 | 11:20 EDT

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Remedy Gives Details on Alan Wake 2 Prototype - (Currently Not in Production)

Remedy, the developers behind the upcoming Quantum Break have shared some details about an old Alan Wake 2 prototype. The video has surfaced from an interview with Polygon. In the interview creative…

April 21, 2015 | 09:32 EDT

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Halo Modders Vow To Defy Microsoft

If Bloodborne fans are mad about the lack of a PC release, imagine how Halo fans must feel. The series is set to make its long awaited return to the PC platform later this spring, but there’s a catch…

April 7, 2015 | 10:00 EDT

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Surface 3 Announced for $499.99

The Surface Pro 3 was released last year and caught the appreciative eye of the tech world as an excellent tablet/laptop alternative, although the high price tag was a definite cliff that many…

March 31, 2015 | 08:15 EDT

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Halo 5: Guardians Trailer Reveals October Release

A pair of new trailers for Halo 5: Guardians has revealed that the game will drop on October 27th of this year on Xbox One. Each trailer shows a scene from a different perspective, one familiar and…

March 30, 2015 | 07:31 EDT

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Appeals Court Revives Xbox 360 Lawsuit

Disgruntled Xbox 360 owners may finally get their day in court now that a class action lawsuit, which was previously rejected by a lower court, has been revived by an appeals court. The lawsuit was…

March 23, 2015 | 08:46 EDT

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Internet Explorer Dead

Ding dong, Internet Explorer is dead. Well, sort of. Microsoft is planning to ditch the iconic browser bundled with Windows in favor of a new browser dubbed "Project Spartan" in upcoming Windows 10.…

March 17, 2015 | 11:42 EDT

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Banjo Kazooie Spiritual Successor Going to Kickstarter

A team made of former Rare devs is planning to bring their spiritual successor of the Banjo Kazooie franchise to Kickstarter. Playtonic Games, the studio made up by former developers of Rare Ltd.,…

March 17, 2015 | 10:00 EDT

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Titanfall DLC Currently Free on Xbox One and Xbox 360

(UPDATE 1) In this blog from Vince Zampella, CEO Respawn Entertainment, some more info was revealed, including that the DLC will also be free on Origin to celebrate the one year anniversary of…

March 11, 2015 | 09:13 EDT

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UPDATE: Microsoft cuts the price of Xbox Gold by a third...for a limited time

UPDATE: After asking Xbox Support via twitter it has been revealed that this deal is only for a limited time so if you think you'll be needing a top up of Xbox Life Gold then now would be the time to…

February 26, 2015 | 12:26 EST

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Xbox One Struggles to Sell in Japan

When the Xbox One was released in Japan on September of last year, it only managed to sell 30,000 systems that month, half the number that the Xbox 360 achieved in its first month. Now the system has…

January 22, 2015 | 11:42 EST

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More than 1800 Minecraft account information leaked

According to Heise online, a German IT news site, more than 1800 account information (email and password) of Minecraft players has been released on the net, giving potentially the possibility to…

January 20, 2015 | 09:28 EST