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August 21, 2013

‘Project Spark’ lets you build your video game as you go

It all started with a question: “What if people could do whatever they wanted in a video game?”

August 20, 2013

Gameloft just left a big bundle of gaming goodness on your doorstep!

Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, and Microsoft on Tuesday announced a full slate of Gameloft’s blockbuster titles for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, with 15 games slated over the next twelve months.

August 20, 2013

Smile, wink and more in group chats on GroupMe

Group chats are more fun with expressive elements – animated gifs, emoticons and now, emojis on the free GroupMe app for Windows Phone 7.5 and 8 devices. With the GroupMe app, you can choose the right one for any moment.

August 20, 2013

Two ‘Forza Motorsport 5’ race tracks revealed at gamescom

Two “Forza Motorsport 5” race tracks were announced at gamescom in Cologne, Germany on Tuesday – the return of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and, brand new to the Forza series, Spa-Francorchamps.

August 20, 2013

New tanks and beta expansion for ‘World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition’

Wargaming.net and Microsoft Studios announced on Tuesday the addition of new tanks to “World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition.” Modeled after mid-20th century German and U.S. tanks, these authentic, armored vehicles are among the most powerful in the game.

August 20, 2013

OnStar RemoteLink can start the car, unlock doors from Windows Phone devices

If you drive Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (2010 or newer models), have a Windows Phone 7.5 or 8 device, and an OnStar subscription, the free OnStar RemoteLink app is available for you.

August 20, 2013

‘Project Spark’ shows off personalized voice and motion capture

At gamescom, Team Dakota revealed several innovative features for future “Project Spark” creators: voice and motion capture, which uses the power of Kinect to bring players into the game like never before.

August 20, 2013

Xbox’s Phil Harrison on Xbox One games and what you can expect next

On Xbox Wire, Phil Harrison, Xbox vice president, talks about working with Electronic Arts to bring to life on Xbox One and Xbox 360 the latest installment of the world’s bestselling sports franchise in “FIFA 14”; how Xbox fans will get all downloadable content for “Call of Duty: Ghosts” first on Xbox One and Xbox 360; and the new Independent Developers @ Xbox (ID@Xbox) program.

August 20, 2013

‘Dead Rising 3’ reveals new cinematic trailer and first look at combo vehicles

At gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Microsoft Studios and Capcom Vancouver unveiled a new, action-packed cinematic trailer for “Dead Rising 3,” produced in partnership with award-winning studio Blur.

August 20, 2013

Fan favorite Thunder makes his return in ‘Killer Instinct’

On Tuesday at gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Double Helix and Microsoft Studios announced the return of fan-favorite character Thunder in “Killer Instinct.”