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Microsoft Seems To Be Working On Its Own ML-Powered Upscaling Solution Like Nvidia’s DLSS

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Microsoft seems to be hiring for developing its own ML-powered upscaling solution for its next-gen games. A couple of job postings for Senior Software Engineer and Principal Software Engineer on Microsoft’s official website states that the Redmond-based giant is hiring key figures for developing a competitive solution to high-resolution upscaling such as the likes of Nvidia’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR, and the Unreal Engine’s TSR. It’s still not clear whether Microsoft aims to make the technology propreitary to its consoles or not. Assuming that Xbox’s DirectStorage technology is making its way

Hideo Kojima Reportedly In Talks to Make a Game for Xbox

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[embedded content] The latest industry scuttlebutt has it that Hideo Kojima, the creator of PlayStation titles like Death Stranding and P.T. (and a little title you may have heard of called Metal Gear Solid), is in discussions with Microsoft to make an exclusive, cloud-based game. The deal is still in the early stages, but the two parties are in discussion and a new report says they have signed a letter of intent that they’re going to work out the deal. The report comes from GamesBeat, and writer Jeff Grubb says

Microsoft, Hideo Kojima reportedly close to a deal to produce a cloud-based Xbox game

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Microsoft and games industry legend Hideo Kojima have reportedly signed a letter of intent that could see the man behind Metal Gear Solid working to publish a new game on Xbox.  In a report from VentureBeat’s Jeff Grubb that builds on long-standing rumors that Kojima has had private talks with Microsoft about a deal like this, both sides are reportedly ready to start collaborating and have agreed to early terms.  The deal is very close to being finalized and Microsoft is already building out a support team that will work

Dream Games raises $155M at a $1B valuation as its Royal Match puzzle game hits a royal flush

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Time Stamp: June 30, 2021 7:00 AM - Modified On: June 30, 2021 - Published By:
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Istanbul in Turkey continues to prove itself as very fertile ground for casual gaming startups, which appear to be growing from small seedlings into sizable trees. In the latest development, Dream Games — a developer of mobile puzzle games — has raised $155 million in funding, a Series B that values the startup at $1 billion. This is a massive leap for the company, which raised $50 million (the largest Series A in Turkey’s startup history) only 3.5 months ago. This latest round is being co-led by Index Ventures and

Former Bioware GM Casey Hudson Announces Humanoid Studios; Promises ‘Innovative & Artistic’ New IP

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Earlier today, former Bioware General Manager Casey Hudson announced the foundation of a brand new independent video game company, Humanoid Studios. The reveal came via a tweet, stating that he and some colleagues created the indie studio in order to unleash creative freedom for developers and bring innovation and artistry to players via new IPs. Alongside the tweet, an official website was revealed for Humanoid Studios, which featured the following description of their goal as a company. Founded by Casey Hudsonand talented developers from around the world,we combine excellence in

Respawn Doubles Down on Commitment Against Apex Legends Cheaters

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Apex LegendsApex Legends: Respawn Cracks Down on Cheaters / Photo courtesy of RespawnRespawn announced its plans to deal with cheaters in Apex Legends. The game studio released a tweet that outlines several ways to prevent cheating from the battle royale game. Similar to various online games, Apex Legends has struggled with cheaters in the past. This issue led to complaints about certain players breaking the rules, but fortunately, Respawn released three methods for stopping these unfair practices. Respawn aims to hire more employees that can release manual bans on certain

Back 4 Blood Will Require An Online Connection

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[embedded content] There is a massive fan base when it comes to zombie games and over the years we’ve seen a plethora of incredible video game titles to enjoy. However, if you’re after something more aimed at cooperative gameplay then you might find one particular series that continues to pop up for fans to enjoy and that’s of course Left 4 Dead. This franchise has two mainline installments and despite fans continuing to play these games long after they were released, there hasn’t been much support offered by Valve to

Jurassic World Evolution Sequel Potentially Teased

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[embedded content] We’re gearing up for the big E3 2021 event. While E3 is not the same as it was a couple of years ago or you could argue it hasn’t been the same in a good little while now, we are expecting plenty of streams to take place. After 2020 was quite the hit in terms of events and shows scheduled worldwide, E3 was just one of the victims that were forced to shut its doors to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. Now that this pandemic is