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The Windows 10 Creators Update introduces many new features and enhancements for developers – this video highlights just a few of the cool new things for developers to try out. Read more about what’s new for developers at http://ak… Continue reading What’s Cool for Devs in the Windows 10 Creators Update
It’s no secret that Windows Forms applications have had trouble in high-DPI scenarios. This can sometimes result in a significant impact to usability. As higher resolution hardware becomes more common, it’s important that your applications are able to … Continue reading Introducing Windows Forms HDPI Improvements in .NET Framework 4.7
The time has finally come to release Talent Not Included on Xbox One! This is an important milestone for us, as the game’s DNA was made for console gaming and here we are at last! TNI a fast-paced cylindrical platformer. Unlike traditional platformers where you go from left to right across the levels, this game unfolds via the rotating cylinder upon which you play, and which keeps on morphing the level. It’s made to feel and play like an old-school arcade game where you can have fun without all the modern-day DLC, endless loading screens, and obligatory how-to-play guides and tutorials. Just… Continue reading Cylindrical Platformer Talent Not Included Available Now on Xbox One
To celebrate Blackwood Crossing’s launch, we’re going to talk through how we approached the balance between story and gameplay in the game. At its heart, Blackwood Crossing is a story. But in telling that story we had to make sure we didn’t end up with a game that wants to be a movie — movies are great, but video games offer unique and powerful ways to tell stories. Consequently, the problem of how best to marry gameplay to the narrative has always been at the heart of decisions. Our goal: to ensure the gameplay doesn’t break you out of the… Continue reading Blending Story and Gameplay in Blackwood Crossing, Available Now on Xbox One
We are beyond excited to share news that Marvel Heroes Omega will be heading to Xbox One this Spring! When Gazillion first set out to develop Marvel Heroes Omega, we wanted to create a game that combined the best of what we loved most from our favorite action RPGs and MMOs. That meant a game that combines non-stop action, loot driven RPG progression, and near endless replayability — all set in the fantastic Marvel Universe and all free to download and play. If you’ve got a favorite Marvel superhero, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to start playing as… Continue reading Free to Play Action RPG Marvel Heroes Omega Coming This Spring to Xbox One
DC Universe Online is the free-to-play action combat MMO set in the DC Comics universe, and we are excited to announce our new major event Starro The Conqueror is now available on Xbox One today! This event is the perfect time for new and returning players to jump into the game. Why? Because this new content is playable by all players level 10 and up. For those unfamiliar with Starro, he’s a massive intergalactic starfish with incredible powers. While a giant starfish might not sound that intimidating, even the Justice League fears his mind control abilities. The event includes open-world missions, a… Continue reading Start Your Adventure in DC Universe Online Today Against Starro The Conqueror
In this episode, Robert is joined by Justin Clareburt, who shows off the Visual Studio 2017 version of the Productivity Power Tools, a collection of 15 extensions that provide additional features for the Visual Studio IDE. Justin covers:
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Perhaps the single coolest thing about Beam’s interactivity is that it’s only limited by your imagination! To date, we’ve shared lots about the fact that Beam hosts interactive streaming, but what does Beam interactivity mean for gamers and streamers today, and what could it mean in the future? Today, we’re getting into interactivity! When we talk about Beam interactivity, it’s important to remember that interactive magic only happens in tandem with FTL and Beam’s sub-second latency. This means the streaming to viewing experience is so quick (sub-second, in fact!) that both streamers AND viewers gain new ways to engage with… Continue reading Beam Theme Week on Xbox Wire: Beam Interactivity