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Xbox One’s Elite controller won’t be the console’s only remappable peripheral for long, Microsoft has confirmed. The firm’s director of program management Mike Ybarra explained onTwitterthat configuration options are coming for all controllers soon.” TheXbox One Elite controllerwill carry features and customization options beyond button remapping, which is largely why …
Read More »$3k HoloLens dev kits will start shipping early next year
Microsoft will start shipping dev kits for its augmented reality headset HoloLens during the first quarter of 2016. It will start accepting applications for pre-orders in January. Each dev kit will cost $3,000, with a limit of two devices per application. Dev kits will initially only be shipped to the …
Read More »Microsoft promises ‘business as usual’ for Havok users
Licence terms to remain unchanged following surprise acquisition
Read More »HoloLens dev kits ship early next year
Pre-orders begin in January
Read More »Microsoft buys Havok from Intel
Tools will still be available to third-party developers
Read More »Microsoft purchases Havok from Intel
Microsoft has acquired Ireland-based middleware developer Havok from Intel. A post on Microsoft’s blog announces the company’s purchase of the developer known for providing ragdoll physics and destructible elements for a myriad of notable titles, such as Dark Souls II and Mortal Kombat X. While terms weren’t disclosed, Microsoft explained …
Read More »Microsoft reveals Xbox One Fallout 4 hardware bundle
Microsoft has announced there will be an Xbox One hardware bundle featuring the upcoming Fallout 4. The bundle will set consumers back 369.99, and features a 1TB console, as well as a controller and download codes for both Bethesda’s upcoming apocalyptic RPG title, as well as a download for Fallout …
Read More »Microsoft reveals new Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Kinect Xbox One bundles
Microsoft has announced two new Xbox One bundles ahead of the holiday season. The more casual-focused Xbox One with Kinect bundle features a 500 GB Xbox One console and wireless controller, a Kinect sensor, along with redeemable codes for Dance Central, Kinect Sports Rivals and Zoo Tycoon. The Kinect bundle …
Read More »Twisted Pixel reclaims independence from Microsoft
Splosion Man studio to continue working with platform holder as it focuses on indie development
Read More »Twisted Pixel leaves Microsoft
Gunslinger and Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel is no longer part of Microsoft Studios, the developer has announced. The once again independent studio confirmed the news to IGN, explaining that the team had always been open to the possibility of separation. Twisted Pixel executive producer Bill Muehl stated that the …
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