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Xbox follows in PlayStation's footsteps, introducing AMD FSR 4.1, targeting better graphics and performance on Series X/S
Microsoft announced that AMD's FSR 4.1 image upscaling technology will be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, as well as handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally. This AI-driven technology renders games at a lower resolution and upscales them for improved visuals and performance, potentially extending the life of current-generation hardware. The move follows Sony's recent introduction of its own upscaling technology, QSSR, for the PlayStation 5.
Halo 3 Looks Like It Could Come To Browsers Via Xbox Labs
Xbox chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet posted a video showing Halo 3 booting up within the Microsoft Edge web browser, hinting at potential browser-based gaming through Xbox Labs. This development follows a trend of older games being ported to browsers and suggests a future where Xbox 360 titles could be playable via web interfaces, potentially with cloud saves and customizable dashboards.
Asha Sharma announces Xbox Labs project to "explore new technology," which sure sounds like tinkering with old games through AI
Asha Sharma announced the creation of Xbox Labs, a new R&D initiative focused on exploring emerging technologies like AI for game remixing and rejigging. While Microsoft clarified AI usage won't be mandatory, the initiative aims to turn new ideas into player experiences, potentially by decompiling and rebuilding old games or making new ones more moddable. The article expresses skepticism about the initiative's true goals, linking it to recent layoffs and a focus on existing franchises.
Former game-seller Zavvi enters administration again and "is unable to fulfil any outstanding orders or pre-orders"
Former game retailer Zavvi has entered administration for the second time, ceasing all trading and stating it cannot fulfill outstanding orders or pre-orders. Customers who have paid for undelivered goods are advised to contact their payment providers. Separately, Microsoft's Xbox division has launched Xbox Labs, a new initiative led by Scott Van Vliet to explore emerging trends in game development and player experiences, particularly in the context of rapid game decompilation and remixing, though it avoids explicit mention of AI.
Microsoft reveals Xbox Labs and it's desperately pretending it's not about AI
Microsoft has announced the formation of Xbox Labs, a new division focused on experimenting with 'emerging ideas' in response to AI-driven game modding and browser-based games. Led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who previously worked on AI at Microsoft, the division aims to explore new possibilities in game accessibility and player creation without explicitly mentioning generative AI. The initiative, headed by CTO Scott Van Vliet, is intended to leverage Xbox's expertise in game development to shape future technologies, though the article expresses skepticism about the venture's tangible outcomes and potential monetization.
Xbox announces what sounds like a generative AI-focused game-making department, Xbox Labs, while avoiding mentioning AI
Xbox has launched Xbox Labs, a new initiative led by CTO Scott Van Vliet, to explore emerging trends in game development, particularly those related to generative AI and code manipulation. CEO Asha Sharma announced the initiative, emphasizing its role in understanding how players and developers interact with new technologies, while notably avoiding direct mention of AI in the announcement.
Xbox Labs is a New Team That Will Turn “Emerging Ideas” Into Things That Can be Experienced
Xbox has launched a new initiative called Xbox Labs, led by CTO Scott van Vliet, to explore making older console games accessible in web browsers. CEO Asha Sharma stated the team will focus on emerging ideas, leveraging advancements in game decompilation and AI, with a commitment to transparency and sharing tools with the industry.
Minecraft Theme Park Is “The First Of Many” For Xbox, But Don’t Get Too Excited
Xbox is formalizing its expansion into film, TV, and theme parks through a new division called XP. While a Minecraft theme park is opening in the UK next year, Xbox strategy officer Matthew Ball indicated future "theme park placements" rather than dedicated Xbox parks, following Nintendo's model of integrating attractions within existing venues like Universal Studios.
Discord have yet to receive a GTA 6 leak subpoena from Take-Two, says marketing director, but they will "evaluate the validity and scope" if they do
Discord has not yet received a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive regarding the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, according to marketing director Ryan Rigney. If served, Discord will evaluate the subpoena's validity and scope before responding. Microsoft has stated they are cooperating with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to protect intellectual property.
Discord is yet to be served Take-Two's GTA 6 leak subpoena, which is set to demand broad access to user data
Discord has stated it has not yet received a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive regarding Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Take-Two filed subpoenas seeking broad user data from Discord and Microsoft, including registration details and IP addresses, related to the leaks. Microsoft is cooperating with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to support efforts to protect intellectual property.
GTA 6 Leaker Keeps Posting Gameplay Clips While Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord
Despite Take-Two Interactive issuing subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord, the leaker known as 'CyberLeek' has continued to release gameplay clips of Grand Theft Auto 6. These leaks are being used to promote a memecoin, suggesting a cryptocurrency scheme. Rockstar Games is reportedly frustrated and unsure how the leaks are occurring, but plans to proceed with the upcoming Netflix reveal.
Xbox is "working closely" with GTA 6 makers Take-Two and Rockstar following leaks, tech chief says, "to support efforts to protect creative works"
Xbox's Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet confirmed that the company is working with Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive to protect creative works following a massive Grand Theft Auto 6 leak. The leaker has threatened further disclosures unless Take-Two abandons its digital-only plan for the game. Take-Two has reportedly subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord to identify the individual responsible for the leaks.
Xbox promises that the causes of the recent outage, which rendered even game discs unplayable, have been fixed
Microsoft has announced that the causes of a major Xbox service outage in July have been fixed. The outage, which affected Game Pass, home console sharing, and even made game discs unplayable, was due to an external service failure compounded by a separate Xbox bug. A client update has rolled out, and the Xbox team is working on hardening its services for improved reliability.
Xbox Team is Working to Ensure Services Are More Resilient to Outages, Says CTO
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet provided an update on recent service outages, attributing the issues to an underlying licensing service and a bug in the Xbox client software stack. The company has transferred ownership of the affected services to an in-house team and fixed the bug, aiming to improve resilience against future failures. Further updates on reliability improvements are expected in the coming weeks.
Xbox finally fixes bug that made it impossible to play physical games while exec promises "to improve reliability…
Xbox has released an update to fix a critical bug that prevented players from launching games, including physical disc titles. The issue stemmed from an underlying service failure impacting home console sharing and Game Pass content, exacerbated by a bug in the Xbox client software. Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet has apologized for the situation and promised broader improvements to product and service reliability.
An Xbox outage left physical games unplayable, tech lead says Microsoft is working to make sure that never happens again
Microsoft's Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet stated that an Xbox outage which rendered some physical games unplayable should not have occurred. The company is investigating the issue, which involved disc-based entitlement checks preventing access, and plans to implement a fix in a future update to ensure this does not happen again.
Xbox CTO apologizes for outages and explains what happened
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet apologized for recent widespread service outages, calling the situation "unacceptable." He explained that a critical external licensing service failure caused sign-in and game entitlement issues for Xbox Live. The company will conduct a review of the incident.
Xbox is back online, tech lead pledges "we'll do better" so similar failures "can't ruin your night again" after outage stopped fans playing digital and physical games
Xbox's Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet has apologized for a recent service outage that prevented players from accessing their game libraries and digital titles. He pledged to improve services and transparency following the incident, which was caused by a failure in an external licensing service. The outage lasted several hours and has reignited concerns about the shift towards digital-only games.
Microsoft’s Chaotic Server Outage Was Down To A Single Service Failure
Microsoft's Xbox network experienced a significant server outage that prevented players from signing in, making purchases, and accessing games. Xbox Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet explained the failure was due to a single licensing service and detailed the steps taken to restore functionality. Microsoft is implementing measures to prevent similar single points of failure from impacting services in the future.
Xbox CTO explains what caused the Xbox outage, apologises to players, and outlines what's being done going forward
Xbox experienced a major server outage on Monday, impacting game purchases, downloads, and offline play due to a failure in an external licensing service. Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet apologized and explained that the issue has been resolved, with the company initiating a full review to prevent future occurrences and improve transparency with the community.
