Month: January 2014

January 31, 2014
Spinal arrives for ‘Killer Instinct’ on Xbox One

“Killer Instinct” for Xbox One blends the joys of button mashing with a huge amount of depth, and now the classic character Spinal has arrived for the game. Those who purchased the Combo Breaker Pack and the Ultra Edition of “Killer Instinct” will receive Spinal for no additional cost. See the video illustrating Spinal’s reimagined look, as well as some of his terrifying moves.

January 31, 2014
Good news for games: New Direct3D uses tiled resources for more efficient memory and stream data

As part of Windows 8.1, the latest version of Direct3D (part of DirectX 11.2) introduces a powerful new feature for games: tiled resources, which allows games to be more efficient with memory and stream data. As the Extreme Windows Blog explains, “This means better frame rates and more immersive game worlds. And the best part? Many of you will already have a PC that supports it!”

January 31, 2014
Microsoft announces Brussels Transparency Center at Munich Security Conference

Microsoft will open an international Transparency Center in Brussels, which will offer government customers an increased ability to review our source code. The Brussels center will build upon on Micrsosoft’s long-standing program that provides government customers with the ability to review our source code, reassure themselves of its integrity and confirm there are no back doors.