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November 15, 2013

More accessible e-government, e-voting focus of Microsoft, European Disability Forum discussion

The European Disability Forum is a non-governmental organization that aims to create a more inclusive Europe for persons with disabilities. The partnership between the organization and Microsoft is “inspired by a shared belief that collaboration between civil society and industry is indispensable to achieving the common goal of a more inclusive society for all,” writes James Thurston, Microsoft’s director of international accessibility policy, on the Microsoft Accessibility Blog.

November 15, 2013

Check out the massive Atlas titan statue that comes with ‘Titanfall’ Collector’s Edition

If you think the titans in “Titanfall” are big, wait until you see the ginormous Atlas titan statue that buyers get as part of the “Titanfall” Collector’s Edition. Xbox Wire shares a video of the behemoth.

November 15, 2013

These are the Office Champions: Bloggers share how Office 365 helps them manage their lives

As the Office News blog reports, you’ll get to know more about how Office Champions use Office 365 from home, at the gym, and even behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week. The bloggers’ expertise spans fitness, fashion, parenting, tech and travel.

November 15, 2013

Chasing down a Formula 1 championship: Lotus F1 Team shifts into high gear with Dynamics AX

The car that begins a Formula 1 season is not the same car that ends it. Find out how the Lotus F1 Team is switching to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 in its Aerodynamics Division to transform the way it creates its cars.

November 15, 2013

NPD Group: Xbox 360 holds the No. 1 US console spot in October

On Thursday, market research firm NPD released new statistics for the video game console market. In October, Xbox 360 was the No. 1 selling console in the U.S. market and maintained its lead as the No. 1 console in 2013, selling 166,000 units.

November 14, 2013

Xbox One contest winners share their fave games in one-minute videos

Winners of the Upload Outreach Program, which asked contestants to create a one-minute video of any Xbox 360 or Xbox One game they love, were announced Thursday on Xbox Wire. See the compilation video.

November 14, 2013

Your weekend just got busier: It’s ‘Battlefield 4’ Unlock Weekend, and you can play against the game’s creators

This weekend “Battlefield 4” multiplayer is open to everyone (Xbox Live Gold and Silver members) on Xbox 360. You’ll be able to test your skills playing against DICE LA, creators of the upcoming “Battlefield 4 Second Assault,” available first on Xbox One.

November 14, 2013

Get ‘Nightmares from the Deep 2: The Siren’s Call’ exclusively at the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store for a limited time

In this game you’re not only trying to find hidden objects, but also thrust into an mystery that takes you to a remote fishing village afflicted with a curse cast by Davy Jones.

November 14, 2013

Stunning flythrough videos take you into opulent – and decadent – world of ‘Ryse: Son of Rome’

On Thursday, Crytek and Microsoft Studios released a series of “Ryse: Son of Rome” flythrough videos that showcase the game’s magnificent set pieces, from the marble- and gold-paved streets of Rome to the mangled mess of York, a once-great city where Rome’s corruption has taken its toll.

November 14, 2013

Purr-fect pets can be yours to raise with My Talking Tom on Windows Phone 8

As the Windows Phone Blog reports, “Tom fans will find their favorite feline is chattier than ever, and responds to strokes and pokes with trademark comedy. But My Talking Tom also features more lifelike and engaging 3D animations — and a fun new story line.”