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Project xCloud Developer Update: Making Games Cloud Aware

Imagine being able to play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want. That's Xbox's aspiration. Project xCloud is an important step in bringing us closer to that aspiration. By leveraging the power of the cloud, we enable existing games to reach new audiences in new ways that were never before possible without having to change your game. Over the past year, we've invited gamers and developers to start experiencing cloud game streaming. Through the Project xCloud Preview, we have made 90+ titles available to play

Final Fantasy 7 Screenshots Show Off Brand-New Characters And More

With Final Fantasy VII Remake's April 10 launch approaching, Square Enix has dropped a bunch of new character renders and screenshots to drum up more hype for the PlayStation 4 exclusive.The new screenshots center around the controversial cross-dressing scene in which Cloud goes around Midgar's Wall Market to collect female clothing in order to suss out the crime lord Don Cormeo. In the screens below we see Cloud in a dress, a glowing Midgar, Barret in combat, and more. We also get a glimpse at some new characters not seen

New Xbox Series X Details: Specs, Quick Resume, Controller, And Everything We Just Learned

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox Series X arrives later this year, and the company has been gradually revealing new details about it in the lead up to its release. We've now learned a wealth of new information about the upcoming system in an Xbox Wire post and Digital Foundry report, including its official specifications and how its Quick Resume function will work. To help catch you up on all the details, we've rounded up everything new we've learned about Xbox Series X below.Xbox Series X Full Specs RevealedWe've previously known some broad

Xbox Series X Looks Beefy Next To The Xbox One X

Microsoft has dropped a ton of information about its upcoming next-generation console, the Xbox Series X. We've learned a lot about its impressive specifications, the proprietary card necessary for additional storage space, and more. But we've also gotten a glimpse at just how huge the Series X is compared to Microsoft's current system on the market, the Xbox One X. And the difference is truly staggering.The Xbox Series X comes in at 5.9 inches wide, 5.9 inches deep, and 11.8 inches tall. The Xbox One X stands at 2.4 inches

Xbox Series X: Making Gaming’s Best Controller Even Better

With each generation of controllers, from Xbox to Xbox 360 to Xbox One to Xbox One S, the Xbox hardware team has led and innovated input for gaming. They’ve set new bars with Elite and Adaptive Controllers in performance, features, quality, and accessibility. When considering the next generation of gaming, they wanted to build on this legacy. At its core, Xbox Series X is all about speed, compatibility across generations, and the power to create deeper experiences. The team wanted to develop a controller that helps fully realize these promises,

Microsoft’s Bill Gates Steps Down From Board Of Directors

Microsoft has announced that co-founder and technology adviser Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's Board of Directors "to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health, development, education, and his increasing engagement in tackling climate change." Gates has served as the chairman of the board since February 4, 2014."It's been a tremendous honor and privilege to have worked with and learned from Bill over the years," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote. "Bill founded our company with a belief in the democratizing force of software and a

SwitchArcade Round-Up: Mini-Views Featuring ‘Ski Sniper’, Today’s New Releases Including ‘Langrisser I & II’, the Latest Sales, and More

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for March 10th, 2020. In today’s somewhat brief article, we’ve got a bit of news, a trio of very dire Mini-Views, and some new releases to check out. What can I say? Some days are packed with excitement, and other days are today. But if you like turn-based games with a fantasy bent, you’ll at least enjoy the latest releases. Let’s have a look-see! News ‘Freedom Finger’ Gets ‘Rhymesayers’ Update on March 24th Freedom Finger is a pretty funny game if