Month: August 2018

We’re insanely excited to release TerraTech on Xbox One, but we couldn’t let ourselves launch it without giving future prospectors some top tips before they head out into the endless, procedurally-generated world of TerraTech. 1 – Hide Your Cab Our first tip for survival in TerraTech is: hide your cab! When you start campaign mode, the first thing you’re told is to protect your cab at all costs. Most players then go on to place their cabs at the front of their Techs, completely vulnerable and open to attack, resulting in quicker and more frequent defeats. Instead, try building around… Continue reading Five Pro Tips to Survive the Creative World of TerraTech, Out Now on Xbox One→

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18214 (19H1) to Windows Insiders who have opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 18214 Your Phone app is now LIVE! Android phone users, check it out and keep the feedback coming. Build 17723+ is highly recommended for the best experience. […] Continue reading Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18214→

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17735 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC We fixed an issue resulting in Reveal not working in Build 17733, for example in Start or Settings. We fixed an issue resulting in links that launched […] Continue reading Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17735→

Starting today, when you purchase any new Xbox One console, you’ll get a digital copy of Madden NFL  19 as a bonus with your purchase. Madden NFL 19 gives you game-changing control on and off the field. Real Player Motion transforms the way you play Madden delivering you gameplay control with precision and intent. Create and share custom draft classes, design your game strategy, progress your players, and execute your game plan with all new positional archetypes in Franchise mode. In Madden NFL 19 Ultimate Team, train your favorite players to fit your roster and lead your team to glory… Continue reading Buy an Xbox One and Get a Bonus Game Just in Time for Madden Season→

Over the past several months the Sensors team has been working to ensure all our documentation is up to date with the latest information and guidance. Please find the revised documentation in the following links: 

Sensor Driver Design Guide: http… Continue reading Updates to the Sensor Driver Design Guide and the Hardware Design White Papers→

Xbox Game Pass members! It’s time to wake from hibernation and save the future with two incredible sci-fi shooters making their way to Xbox Game Pass today. Emerge from your underground shelter and enter a post-apocalyptic future in Rage, and wake from a centuries-old possessed sleep as the Doom Slayer to get a dose of demon-hunting action in the critically-acclaimed, fan-heralded first-person shooter Doom. These two modern shooter classics join the more than 100 great games already included in your Xbox Game Pass membership. If you’ve yet to sign up for Xbox Game Pass, start a 14-day free trial today… Continue reading Xbox Game Pass: Doom and Rage Available Now→

Starting with Angular and Microsoft’s Face Recognition API Fabian Gosebrink is a professional software engineer, Microsoft MVP,  and Microsoft Technology Ambassador in Switzerland. He is also a Microsoft Certified Specialist in web application development and regular speaker at Microsoft events in Switzerland. He helps companies and projects to build web applications with AngularJS, Angular2, ASP.NET, ASP.NET… Continue reading Face Recognition, API code and more: the Friday Five is back!→

In Forza Horizon 4, Seasons change everything where players must master driving in dry, wet, muddy, snowy and icy conditions. A first for the racing genre and rarely seen in any open-world game, dynamic seasons create a world that is constantly evolving each week and with more than 450 cars, novices and veterans alike can explore the beautiful open world of Britain filled with unique and challenging driving experiences. While Forza Horizon 4’s deep upgrade system can optimize any car for any season, it’s always best to think about the right car choice for each weather condition, whether you need… Continue reading How to Master the Four Seasons in Forza Horizon 4→