Month: December 2017

Earlier this year, we announced the acquisition of Simplygon, a leader in 3D model optimization based in southern Sweden. As we continue our journey to bring the benefits of mixed reality to everyone, Simplygon is an important accelerant that makes it easier, faster, and cheaper to develop in 3D. Introducing Simplygon Cloud Today, I am […] Continue reading Microsoft Announces Simplygon Cloud; Optimizes Mixed Reality Development→

Many of gaming’s most compelling stories come from those who’ve helped to create our favorite Xbox One games. In our Inside Xbox One X Enhanced series, these creators will share the behind-the-scenes accounts of the work involved in enhancing these epic games for Xbox One X, how they’ve helped chart the course of the world’s most powerful console, and what that means for the future of gaming. Today, we’ll be chatting with both Ubisoft’s Micha Noordegraaf and Steeve Dallaire, Graphics Technical Director and Lead Engine Programmer, respectively, on the inventive, action-packed game For Honor. What specifically is your development team… Continue reading Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: For Honor→

In this first of two episodes, Robert is joined by Steve Jones to discuss how you can use the Redgate Data Tools that are included in Visual Studio Enterprise 2017 to extend DevOps practices to SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.In this episode, S… Continue reading Database DevOps with RedGate ReadyRoll | Visual Studio Toolbox→

When we think about the most exciting modern technologies, perhaps the first things that come to mind are machine learning, robots, or driverless cars. But what if companies could also apply their cutting-edge work to tackling the most pressing global issues? Imagine if software like Microsoft´s innovative Office 365 could be used to help millions of children… Continue reading A Future For Children: How This MVP Uses Access To Help Children Living In Poverty→

Forever Friend of the Gallery, Vangos Pterneas, has some great advice on what to do in a Post-Kinect world.Kinect is dead! Now what?BREAKING NEWS! Microsoft has officially killed the Kinect.Today, Alex Kipman (creator of the Kinect) and Matthew Lapsen … Continue reading Kinecting to a Post-Kinect World→

We’re extremely excited to announce the Windows Template Studio 1.5. In this release, we finalized our work for localization, added in some new features, and started work on a bunch of new features and pages. What’s new: Full list of adjustments in the 1.5 release, head over to WTS’s Github. New Features: Share source, share […] Continue reading Windows Template Studio 1.5 released→

As demanding as playing on the hard difficulty setting is, this stand-alone hardcore mode offers an entirely new level of challenge for veteran pilots, with the additional caveat of disallowing improvement in starting conditions. Each run begins with the same fixed set of pilot perks, with ship perk upgrades only allowed at the end of each sector, provided you have collected enough credits. Hardcore mode also introduces another nasty twist. When entering a new sector, players must select from different handicap modifiers, each having an adverse effect on overall gameplay. Essentially, players choose between the frying pan or the fire…. Continue reading Everspace: Free Hardcore Mode Now Available on Xbox One and Windows 10→

It’s hard to believe that after nearly four long years, the opportunity to show off Full Metal Furies is fast approaching. It all started with the naïve idea that after making our first game, Rogue Legacy, the next one would be smooth sailing. Countless delays later, and a development cycle that lasted two years longer than planned, we finally have a launch date to announce – Full Metal Furies will be released on January 17, 2018 for Xbox One and Windows 10. We fell just short of our promise to release in 2017, but we hope you’ll forgive us the… Continue reading Full Metal Furies is Coming to Xbox One January 17→