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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.
Irish browser games start-up Entity raises $5M in funding for 'console-quality games for the 'new web' era'
Irish start-up Entity has secured $5 million in seed funding to develop a new gaming platform focused on browser-based, console-quality games. The platform utilizes WebGPU and WebAssembly to run games directly in the browser without downloads, aiming to eliminate the lag associated with cloud gaming. The company, co-founded by former DIGIT Game Studios members, plans to launch its platform in 2027 with a range of original and existing titles.
New Technological Advancements Shaping the Future of Browser-Based Entertainment - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
Technological advancements like WebAssembly, 5G networks, and procedural generation are transforming browser-based entertainment into a platform capable of competing with standalone consoles. These innovations enable instant-play, high-definition gaming experiences without large downloads, while enhanced security protocols and cloud gaming address latency and processing power concerns. The evolution of web browsers into powerful gaming platforms is blurring the lines between native and web experiences, making sophisticated entertainment instantly accessible.