Microsoft Studios developing games for HoloLens

Microsoft reveals HoloLens specifications

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: During his keynote address, Phil Spencer confirmed that developers will soon be able to build games for the HoloLens holographic computer. Phil also stated that Xbox games will come to HoloLens. Microsoft Studios is already developing a lot of titles for the headset including 343 Industries, the individuals behind … Read more

Microsoft launches universal developer kit for Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Microsoft is finally letting developers build applications for the Xbox One. Beforehand, only a few individuals had access to the private developer tools. Starting from today, the kit will roll out to select testers, with plans to let anyone access the SDK in the coming months. Developers will be … Read more

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood releases on May 5

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Bethesda just unveiled Wolfenstein: The Old Blood. This game is a standalone prequel to last year’s shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order. The expansion will be available for download on May 5, 2015 for Xbox One and Windows. The title will cost $20 in the United States, £15 in the … Read more

DirectX 12 boosts the Xbox One GPU by 20%

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: During the GDC keynote, Phil Spencer stated that DirectX 12 gave a 20% boost to the Xbox One GPU and other existing cards right off the bat. To coincide with this announcement, Phil showed off many incredible projects made with DirectX 12. The Xbox One has unique architecture given … Read more

Shiftlings now available on Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Shiftings is now available on Xbox One. The game can be purchased for $14.99 in the United States and is only a 2.3 gigabyte download. The game has garnered a lot of attention since its reveal due to its interesting mechanics. Be sure to check this one out. Set … Read more

Epic Games makes Unreal Engine 4 free for developers

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Epic Games, the studio originally behind the Gears of War franchise, removed the monthly subscription fee for Unreal Engine 4 making it free for everyone. However, Epic Games will earn “a five percent royalty on gross revenue after the first $3,000 per product, per quarter should a developer monetize … Read more

Project Spark update adds Treasure Trove minigame

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Since Project Spark launched last October, the team has been listening to the feedback and want to make the game a more fun and rewarding experience. The first step in this journey is the introduction of the Project Spark Treasure Trove. Previously, players would earn credits by using Project … Read more