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Xbox Live is the first big step to true video convergence

Digg / Tech Industry News  Mon, 12/05/2011 - 11:24

The new Xbox Live update launching tomorrow is the start of a rollout of lots of new content partners on the platform.

But the big innovation will be allowing them to be navigated from a unified search mechanism powered by Microsoft's Bing.


 

Ubisoft Blames Piracy for Non-Release of PC Game

TorrentFreak  Thu, 11/24/2011 - 14:58

iamaliveUbisoft’s highly anticipated adventure game ‘I Am Alive‘ is expected to be released on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace this winter.

The first demos of the game were well received by the gaming community and as a result many PC gamers asked Ubisoft to release a PC version as well.

This is not going to happen anytime soon though.


 

Xbox Live Studios Presentation

Math & Computer Science Society  Tue, 07/19/2011 - 08:13

The Mathematics and Computer Science Society is hosting Will Muto, a technical artist from Xbox Live Studios.

He will be presenting on his experience as an artist in two settings, a small startup company as well as the Xbox division at Microsoft.

His talk will focus on collaboration between the art and engineering aspects of game design.

Xbox Live Studios Presentation
Thursday, July 28 @ 5PM
University Crossings 153
3175 JFK Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
FREE FOOD!!!


 

Finding, Installing and Playing Games on Windows Phone

Digg / Tech Industry News  Thu, 03/10/2011 - 15:19

One of the main uses for a Windows Phone handset is playing games. Whether you’re looking for interesting entertainment pursuits or full on action adventure titles with Xbox LIVE integration, there is something for everyone in the Windows Phone Marketplace.


 

Felicia Day's Success With The Guild Highlights The Importance O...

Techdirt  Fri, 08/20/2010 - 06:26

Just about a year ago, we wrote about how actress Felicia Day had turned her web production, The Guild into a big success, by building a community of fans, connecting with them, and then coming up with some interesting ways to make money from that, including a unique sponsorship deal with Microsoft.