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June 13, 2014

Engage in epic battles on ‘Trolls vs. Vikings’ for Windows PCs and tablets

In “Trolls vs. Vikings” you’re a peaceful troll ready to relax and enjoy your mythical world when the Vikings and their powerful gods show up! And so begins this tower-defense game, where it’s your job to protect your realm against the Viking invaders, including Thor and Odin.

June 13, 2014

Who ‘won’ at E3? The gamers, says Phil Spencer, head of Xbox

E3 2014, held this week, was “incredibly special,” writes Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, in a blog post. “We saw amazing games from innovative creators, developed for Xbox, Sony and Nintendo. Some people have asked who ‘won’ this week and the answer is simple – the gamers. It’s wonderful to see our industry healthy and delivering what we all want – great games.”

June 13, 2014

Listen to E3 2014 literally through Major’s Nelson’s ear

There have been lots of great videos this week from E3 2014, but to get a sense of the scope and sounds from the event in Los Angeles, tag along with Major Nelson.

June 13, 2014

Microsoft Business Intelligence helps Japanese hospital save $375,000 a year

The Tottori Prefectural Chuo Hospital, a 417-bed facility that serves a population of 250,000 people in southern Japan, is using Microsoft Business Intelligence to streamline interdisciplinary teams and help clinicians coordinate care better.

June 13, 2014

Use your voice to create Quick Notes in OneNote

When you’re on the go, you can use your phone to quickly create Quick Notes using OneNote for Windows Phone 8.1, which allows you to record and transcribe voice notes using the Cortana personal assistant.

June 13, 2014

Yammer helps Esquel weave connections around the world and grow its company culture

The Hong Kong-based Esquel Group – which has a core business of making cotton tops for companies such as Ralph Lauren, Nike and Lacoste – has embraced Yammer to connect far-flung operations and lines of business. It’s also helped build the company’s culture.

June 13, 2014

We flipped out – and up and down – with Skype at the X Games Austin 2014

X Games Austin 2014 brought a slew of jaw-dropping stunts, an endless stream of Skype blue slushies to deal with the Texas heat – and some very cool Skype calls from skateboarder Mitchie Brusco and pro BMXer Chad Kerley.

June 13, 2014

Make Father’s Day special with these Windows Phone apps and gadgets

If you’re looking for last-minute gifts for your tech-savvy pops, then the Conversations blog is a good stop to make to get some ideas.

June 13, 2014

How to make your Father’s Day memorable with a Skype video call

The thousands of miles that separate dad Nicholas Kerr in Seattle from family in New Zealand will evaporate this Father’s Day, as Kerr turns to Skype to exchange greetings and show how quickly his children Penelope and Harrison are growing.

June 13, 2014

‘Dead Island 2’: California dreaming turns into a zombie nightmare

In “Dead Island 2,” previewed this week at E3 2014, the zombie virus from “Dead Island” has spread to sunny California all the way from the South Pacific.