MSFTY: Press reports that Microsoft has ‘backtracked’ on ID@Xbox ‘parity clause’ aren’t true.

MSFTY: Press reports that Microsoft has 'backtracked' on ID@Xbox 'parity clause' aren't true.

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Because the parity clause was NEVER really a thing. I can make clickbait headlines too! Today I wake up to quotes from ID@Xbox head honcho Chris Charla being spun as “yet another Xbox policy U-turn”, only to groan mournfully over websites shoddy reporting and lack of research. I’ve spoken … Read more

Behind the scenes on the making of Shiftlings – a colourful space physics puzzle game for Xbox One

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Shiftlings released March 3rd for Xbox One, PS4, Steam and Wii-U, and features co-op physics puzzling similar to Kalimba and Chariot with an added dimension to compliment the game’s gorgeous visuals. The game is developed by Rocket Pocket Studios, and published by Sierra – a once legendary studio which … Read more

Lumia 640, 640 XL ‘announced’ early ahead of Microsoft’s MWC 2015 conference

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Whoops! An over-eager blogger mistakenly published a blank article with the headline “Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL: keeping you prepared for anything”. The news represents a continuation of Microsoft’s plans to launch low-mid range phones to increase market share. The “XL” variant seems be the start of … Read more

JRPG love letter ‘Edge of Eternity’ teases with Xbox One pre-alpha footage

JRPG love letter 'Edge of Eternity' teases with Xbox One pre-alpha footage

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: I’m following this story intently as a big fan of the classic Final Fantasy games. Midgar Studio are currently running a campaign on Kickstarter to fund ‘Edge of Eternity’ – an RPG inspired by classic JRPGs of legend. Breath of Fire, Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Lost Odyssey, Legend of … Read more

MSFTY: Here’s some ICXM.net stats for fun

MSFTY: Here's some ICXM.net stats for fun

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: I shot an advertisement with the Lumia marketing team last week. The experience was incredible, and I gained invaluable insights into how professional marketing works. I still think Microsoft (at least in the general sense) has a ways to go before they can match the likes of Apple and … Read more

On The Red Carpet: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is an award winning game heading to Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program. The chaps at TiC Podcast recently caught up with Asteroid Base, a Canadian team tasked with the development of this neon action shooter co-op spectacle. From the game’s website: “Lovers in … Read more

Microsoft for Work offers a vision of the future in new video

Publisher: Developer: Review platform: Release date: Microsoft are always thinking ahead, and this latest video from Microsoft for Work is no different. Bendable displays, touch enabled doors, holographic computing and more feature in this new featurette from the chaps at Redmond. Microsoft recently debuted HoloLens, an augmented reality headset that – when described – seems … Read more