Month: August 2017

We’ve been working on the Xbox One version of Path of Exile for more than two years and have waited with great anticipation for its release. That day has finally come and we’re so glad to welcome new members to our growing community! If you’re looking to sink your teeth into an action RPG that offers deep character and item customization, gritty gameplay, and an unforgiving atmospheric world, then Path of Exile is for you. Path of Exile is free, and none of its optional microtransactions convey a gameplay advantage. Its development is made possible through optional purchases by the… Continue reading Path of Exile is Available Now on Xbox One→

Niraj Gandhi joins Scott Hanselman to discuss and demonstrate Azure Managed Applications. Managed service providers (MSPs), ISVs, and corporate IT teams can create managed applications to deliver solutions through the Azure Marketplace or the Service C… Continue reading Azure Managed Applications | Azure Friday→

Hello from gamescom 2017! It’s been a busy six months since the launch of Halo Wars 2 and we’re really excited to have even more fun to add to the game in the very near future. We wanted to share that news with everyone who couldn’t pop over to Germany for an intimate gathering with a few hundred thousand gaming friends. Of course our newest leader YapYap The Destroyer is a hard act to follow, and hopefully all of you are enjoying his Grunty power in the multiplayer game mode of your choice. We wanted the last of our slate… Continue reading Gamescom 2017: A Look Ahead at Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare→

Are you ready for the most anticipated event in combat sports history? On Saturday, August 26, the current UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor takes on undefeated 11-time five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., and the UFC app on Xbox One will be Pay Per View streaming all the live action, direct to your living room. McGregor, a UFC legend in his own right with a 21-3 record, will be out of his comfort zone, conforming to boxing rules — no elbows, no round-house kicks, and no wrestling moves. Mayweather, the heavy favorite with a 49-0 record, will be re-entering the… Continue reading Watch McGregor Take on Mayweather on the UFC App on Xbox One→

This is a quick tutorial for creating a very simple .NET application on Linux. Continue reading Create a Simple .NET Application on Linux→

It’s been an action-packed week with all the news out of gamescom! In case you missed it, get ready for back to school with discounted apps and STEM Saturdays at Microsoft Store, check out our Windows 10 Tip on three ways to get started with OneNote or, keep reading for what’s new in the Windows […] Continue reading This Week on Windows: Apps for back to school, gamescom and more→

Summer may be ending but the great titles will keep on coming thanks to a solid collection featured in September’s Games with Gold. On Xbox One it’s the complete auto sport experience with Forza Motorsport 5: Racing Game of the Year Edition followed by the supernatural adventure of Oxenfree. Then on Xbox 360, and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility, the arcade boat racer Hydro Thunder Hurricane splashes down and the iconic multiplayer shooter Battlefield 3 enters the fray for you to add to your ever-growing gaming library. All games will only be available for a limited time as part of… Continue reading September’s Games with Gold Revealed→

Editors note: This piece was written by Victoria Stunt, who supports the MVP Award Blog. Having a strong personal brand is more important than ever. It enables you to make important online connections, and garner your audience’s trust. It gives you a platform to increase your visibility, and heighten the chances of getting attention from the… Continue reading Four Key Components Required To Build A Strong Personal Brand→