By now, most of you are aware of Windows 10’s exclusivity for Microsoft’s new API, DirectX 12. And while NVIDIA was quick to announce the GPUs that will support it, it seems – as expected basically – that new GPUs will be required in order to take advantage of DX12’s full set of instructions. Continue reading DX12 Features To Be Announced At GDC 2015, New GPUs Required For DX12’s Full Set Of Instructions
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Microsoft Is “Really Looking at” Streaming from PC to Xbox One
I think it is safe to say that as PC gamers we did not expect much when Phil Spencer announced earlier this year that Microsoft had big plans for PC gaming. After the Windows 10 event yesterday the general consensus has remained pretty much unchanged. Where was the focus on PC gaming? Continue reading Microsoft Is “Really Looking at” Streaming from PC to Xbox One
Report: DirectX 12 To Be Exclusive To Windows 10, NVIDIA Lists DX12 Compatible GPUs
Since its initial announcement, a lot of PC gamers wondered whether DX12 would be exclusive to Microsoft’s new operating system or not. Well, it seems that this new API will be indeed exclusive to Windows 10, as the official Twitter account of DX12 basically confirmed it. Continue reading Report: DirectX 12 To Be Exclusive To Windows 10, NVIDIA Lists DX12 Compatible GPUs
Fable Legends Announced For Windows 10 PC, Will Offer Cross-play, Supports DX12
During today’s Windows 10 event, Lionhead Studios and Microsoft announced that Fable Legends will be coming to the PC. Although we don’t know whether it will be exclusive to Windows 10, we do know that it will offer cross-play support between PC and Xbox One, and that it will be powered by DirectX12. Continue reading Fable Legends Announced For Windows 10 PC, Will Offer Cross-play, Supports DX12
Microsoft’s Windows 10 Event – Live Blog Reporting
Microsoft’s Windows 10 event has just started. Therefore, we’ve decided to live blog and report the most important details from it. Naturally, expect separate posts for new games that may – or may not – be announced during this event. Microsoft’s Windows 10 event will last two hours, and those interested can watch it live here. Enjoy! Continue reading Microsoft’s Windows 10 Event – Live Blog Reporting
Phil Spencer Claims That Windows 10 Is The Best Operating System Ever Created For Gamers On PC
On January 21st, Xbox boss Phil Spencer will talk about the new operating system that Microsoft is currently working on. According to Spencer, Windows 10 is the best operating system ever created for gamers on the PC, and hinted towards some really interesting – gaming-related – announcements. Continue reading Phil Spencer Claims That Windows 10 Is The Best Operating System Ever Created For Gamers On PC
Xenia – Most Promising Xbox 360 Emulator – New Video Shows In-Game Footage From “The Conveni 200X”
Ben Vanik has shared a video, showing off the most promising X360 emulator running a commercial game. While the game itself does not contain complex visuals and the framerate is really low, the fact that an emulator can boot a commercial X360 game is HUGE. The game showcased is The Conveni 200X; a convenience store simulation game designed for X360. Enjoy! Continue reading Xenia – Most Promising Xbox 360 Emulator – New Video Shows In-Game Footage From “The Conveni 200X”
Rumor: Halo 5 May Come To The PC, Halo 5 MP Beta Hints At ‘Other Platforms’ [UPDATE]
It appears that Halo 5 may be coming to the PC at a later date. That, or Microsoft is preparing an X360 version of it (that sounds unlikely but hey… it’s MS we’re talking about here). Continue reading Rumor: Halo 5 May Come To The PC, Halo 5 MP Beta Hints At ‘Other Platforms’ [UPDATE]
Windows 10 – Early Build Leaked – Xbox App For PC Spotted – MS To Talk More About PC Gaming This January
A consumer build for Windows 10 has been leaked and The Verge has reported some of the features that Microsoft has implemented in it. According to The Verge, a new Xbox App is now present in Windows 10. Not only that, but Cortana is now present as a Siri-like program that responds to text and voice commands. Continue reading Windows 10 – Early Build Leaked – Xbox App For PC Spotted – MS To Talk More About PC Gaming This January
Stardock CEO Hyping DirectX 12: “DX12 Could do parts of the Battle of Helms Deep from LOTR in real-time”
Stardock’s CEO, Brad Wardell, shared some interesting details about the upcoming new DirectX API from Microsoft. As we all know by now, DirectX 12 will be coming alongside Windows 10, and will be the first version of DirectX that really uses multiple cores effectively. Continue reading Stardock CEO Hyping DirectX 12: “DX12 Could do parts of the Battle of Helms Deep from LOTR in real-time”