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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.”

November 14, 2013

App of the Week: Share your video moments with Vine, now on Windows Phone

Vine gives you the ability to not only post your own moments with a simple touch and record feature, but also interact with others through your feed. Using front and rear cameras, you can capture videos using sharp focus and view-finder grid options. You can also use the “ghost tool” option to preview the recording, add a comment and share it to Vine, Twitter as well as Facebook.

November 14, 2013

State and local governments reap benefits of technology to transform cities

State and local governments are on the leading edge of progress, emerging as the drivers of not only a national, but global economy. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the National League of Cities “Congress of Cities” event in Seattle this week.

November 14, 2013

Facebook Login comes to Windows and Windows Phone

Today, as part of Microsoft’s ongoing partnership with Facebook to support rich development scenarios, we announced Facebook Login APIs on Windows 8/8.1 and Windows Phone 8.