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1. Microsoft retools Indie Games for Xbox Live

   (Software/Software Features)

   Microsoft has retooled its XNA Creators Club program. The project - renamed Xbox Live Indie Games - offers new price points based on a three tier system: 80, 240 and 400 MS Points. San Francisco (CA) ...

2. Microsoft introduces Kodu Game Lab for aspiring developers

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Microsoft has introduced an application that allows aspiring developers to create their own Xbox 360 games. Built using Microsoft's XNA Studio, Kodu Game Lab offers users a simple image-based menu along ...

3. Microsoft launches New Xbox Experience, Netflix streaming off to a rocky launch

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     Microsoft updated its Xbox firmware and upgraded Xbox Live service today. The new software+service combination, called the New Xbox Experience, is released in 26 countries and is available in ...

4. Will Microsoft's Xbox 360 kick the Apple TV out of your living room?

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

     Apple TV could be in big trouble when Microsoft unveils its new Xbox LIVE service in six weeks - with a revamped UI and a much broader focus on Hollywood. The software maker is betting on entertainment ...

5. DirectX 11 promises to unlock the horsepower in multi-core CPUs and enable GP GPUs

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

     Interview - Last week, Microsoft held its annual XNA Gamefest developers conference.  During the conference, Microsoft announced major changes for its Games for Windows Live service. Also, ...

6. Microsoft Games for Windows LIVE multiplayer features now free

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

     Microsoft is hosting its XNA Gamefest conference in Seattle, and first news is coming in. Prepare yourself, it's big. First of all, starting with today, all Games for Windows - LIVE multiplayer services ...

7. Microsoft to unveil DirectX 11 at XNA Gamefest

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

     Microsoft will take the wraps off DirectX 11 at its annual XNA Gamefest, which is scheduled to take place on July 22 and 23 in Seattle, TG Daily has learned. Seattle (WA) - Microsoft will ...

8. VIDEO: Microsoft opens up Xbox 360 to indie developers

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   During Microsoft's Game Developer's Conference keynote this morning, one idea shined through higher than all else - the push to bring Xbox 360 development to everyone. San Francisco (CA) - During Microsoft's ...

9. Microsoft updates XNA to support online multiplayer games on Live platform

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   Microsoft has released version 2.0 of its XNA Game Studio, which enables game developers to create cross-platform games for Xbox Live and Games for Windows – Live. Version 2.0 is based on XNA Game ...

10. Microsoft announces XNA 2.0

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    At Microsoft's Gamefest 2007, the company announced that its XNA Game Studio applications will be merged into one product-XNA 2.0. Microsoft had originally planned to split XNA into professional and ...

11. Microsoft releases Direct3D 10.1 preview with Shader Model 4.1

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    Microsoft has released version the August 2007 version of its DirectX SDK. As part of the new version, the company provides a Direct3D 10.1 tech preview, which includes a range of new rendering features, ...

12. Microsoft finalizes build-your-own-Xbox-game software

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    Microsoft today releases the final version of its XNA Game Studio Express. Based on the Visual C# 2005 Express Edition, the software allows aspiring game developers and enthusiast to create their own ...

13. XNA Studio Express supported by Vista with Visual Studio updates

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    Microsoft confirmed that its XNA Game Studio Express development tool, which lets users create Windows and Xbox video games, will be supported by the upcoming Windows Vista operating system. Microsoft ...

14. Kingston maintains dominant lead in third-party DRAM segment

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    Third party DRAM companies are following the current trend in the DRAM industry and are on track on to post record revenues for the year. According to a report released by Isuppli, third-party suppliers ...

15. Microsoft to release second beta of XNA personal game development suite

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    Following the first beta, Microsoft today announced that it will be releasing a second public test version of its XNA Game Studio Express Suite. Following the first beta, Microsoft today announced that ...

16. Microsoft releases 'Build your own Xbox 360 games' Beta

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    Microsoft today released the download of the first Beta of XNA Game Studio Express, a software that will allow any user with some programming talent to create games for the Xbox 360 game console. Microsoft ...

17. XNA game development platform will be free for Windows, $99 for Xbox

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    As an attempt to re-create the spirit of individual initiative that marked the late 1970s and early 1980s in computer gaming, Microsoft announced this morning it will be making an Express edition of its ...

18. Microsoft XNA to create common platform for Windows and Xbox 360 games

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    Microsoft today unveiled a pre-release version of the first its XNA Studio tools and framework which is designed to create a common development platform for Windows and Xbox 360 games. There will be also ...

19. Microsoft tool aids Xbox development

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      At the Game Developers Conference in San Fransisco, Microsoft announced a new software package which it says will help speed the process of game development. At the Game Developers Conference ...

20. Microsoft announces XNA development platform

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

      Microsoft has announced that it will be unveiling its new XNA software development platform at the Game Developers Conference later today. Microsoft has announced that it will be unveiling its ...