February 2014 - Stories

February 28, 2014

Xbox Live Gold members get free ‘Civilization Revolution’ and ‘Dungeon Defenders’ in March

“Games with Gold” gives Xbox Live Gold members two free games to keep each month, and for March, those games are “Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution” and “Dungeon Defenders.”

February 28, 2014

Skype: Grandparent tested, and approved

Don’t let distance separate you from those you hold dear, especially grandparents! Skype is the perfect tool for keeping in touch when extended family members are far away. On the Play Blog, Jeff Bogle shares how his kids use Skype to bring their grandparents into the living room for Science Sunday experiments, or a quick weeknight bedtime story.

February 28, 2014

Throw an award-winning Oscars party with help from these apps

Whether you’re a newbie to Academy Award-viewing shindigs or a polished veteran, the Windows Experience Blog has collected tips that could help bring home the best party statuette Sunday, using Windows apps.

February 28, 2014

Gartner names Microsoft as a leader in Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms

Gartner has put Microsoft in the “Leaders Quadrant” of the research firm’s 2014 Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Platforms. The nod was given based on Microsoft’s completeness of vision and ability to execute in the BI and analytics market.

February 28, 2014

Soccer fans: ‘FIFA 14’ kicks off on Windows Phone

For soccer fans, “FIFA 14” is hard to beat for its generous selection of real players, teams and leagues along with new touch controls for every pass, shot and tackle – and now it’s available at the Windows Phone Store.

February 28, 2014

Try the new Power BI for Office 365 and schedule daily data refreshes for your team to peruse over their morning coffee

With the new availability of Power BI (Business Intelligence) for Office 365, you can now schedule workbook refreshes so your team sees fresh data when they arrive at the office each day. That’s just one example of the functionality described in a new post by the Office Blogs.

February 28, 2014

New multiplayer maps, skins part of ‘Mars’ Chosen Pack’ downloadable content for ‘Ryse: Son of Rome’

“Ryse: Son of Rome’s” new “Mars’ Chosen Pack” downloadable content includes the new Survival multiplayer mode, five new multiplayer maps and a new Gladiator Skin. New Arena Mode maps Pyramid and Obelisk take you into the heart of Egypt. And you can enter the Colosseum as two new contenders: Oswald and Legionnaire.

February 28, 2014

Bring your inner Titan: Xbox One hosts ‘Titanfall’ launch events March 10 on Twitch and at SXSW

Get ready for launch, “Titanfall” launch that is. The game that has been described as the “most addictive” ever is getting a huge welcome, with more than 6,000 retailers nationwide planning midnight openings March 11, when “Titanfall” goes on sale, and launch celebrations planned March 10 on Twitch, as well as at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin.

February 28, 2014

Weekend Reading: February 28th Edition — Microsoft’s 24-hour idea factory, and Microsoft wins a spot on the podium with Windows Azure and Dynamics

Greetings weekend warriors! We’ve got some tasty tidbits to satisfy both the right and the left side of your brain this week. Check it out…

February 28, 2014

Making a difference for eye health in India

Wherever Microsoft does business, we are active members of the communities in which we live and work.  At the Microsoft India Development Center (MSIDC) in Hyderabad, some employees took a particular interest in the needs of the visually impaired.  Juhee Ahmed and fellow employees of the MSIDC contributed to create a the Mobility & Sensory Stimulation Park—the first of its kind in the world.