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Microsoft talks about Xbox One cloud servers will tackle processor-intensive gaming chores
One of the many pieces of information that Microsoft revealed on Tuesday was that Microsoft has added 300,000 servers to Xbox Live, up from the initial 15,000.
Now, General Manager, Matt Booty talked to Ars Technica about how this will improve game play. He said that the improved cloud architecture will speed up CPI heavy chores that are not dynamic on latency- for example lightning and cloth dynamics- by pre-calculating them before applying them to a scene.
To make this possible, the cloud server will provide three virtual devices for “every Xbox One available in your living room.” It will however be up to game developers to manage transitions between console-only and cloud assisted graphics as the first few seconds of lighting in a new scene will be handled by the console before servers can take over.
Because of this, many titles may look better when online but you will still be able to play them even if the internet connection is lost.
Source: Ars Technica
Xbox One: AMD confirmed at co-designer
One of the many pieces of information that Microsoft revealed on Tuesday was that Microsoft has added 300,000 servers to Xbox Live, up from the initial 15,000.
Now, General Manager, Matt Booty talked to Ars Technica about how this will improve game play. He said that the improved cloud architecture will speed up CPI heavy chores that are not dynamic on latency- for example lightning and cloth dynamics- by pre-calculating them before applying them to a scene.
To make this possible, the cloud server will provide three virtual devices for “every Xbox One available in your living room.” It will however be up to game developers to manage transitions between console-only and cloud assisted graphics as the first few seconds of lighting in a new scene will be handled by the console before servers can take over.
Because of this, many titles may look better when online but you will still be able to play them even if the internet connection is lost.
Source: Ars Technica
Nokia LiveSight now available on all Windows Phone 8 devices
(Credit: Nokia)
Available today, Nokia has released an update to its Nokia Maps app that integrates with the company’s LiveSight augmented-reality feature, a feature previously only accessible via the CityLens app.
LiveSight brings together nearby locations along with relevant information such as the type of business it is, the hours, the address and phone number, and customer ratings.
Users can access LiveSight mode through the app bar (Places). Once activated (you may need to correct the compass on your phone), you’ll see the points of interest either overlaid on the standard map or in a mode that resembles Google’s Street View. It also works when you’re offline.
New ‘Windows 8 End User Training Brochure’ now available
A common problem people encounter with Windows 8 is just how different it is. Today, Microsoft have published a new 36 page guide that comes with clear illustrations, lists of touch and mouse gestures as well as keyboard shortcuts; all aimed at making users more confident when using Microsoft’s newest operating system.
The guide should hopefully be a relief to new users and also serve as a useful resource to share with those also using Windows 8 but need a bit of help.
Download the Windows 8 End User Training Brochure from the Microsoft Download Center
New Xbox: EA confirms FIFA 14 for Xbox v.NEXT
Until today, the only game that was confirmed to be shown tomorrow was Activision’s upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Ghosts. Today, EA confirmed it will be making an appearance during the event at the big tent in Redmond, Washington.
In a post on the EA Sports FIFA Facebook page, the publisher announced it will show the first footage of FIFA 14, the next game in its best selling pro soccer game series, tomorrow as part of the revealing.
EA was a noticeable no-show in February when Sony revealed the PlayStation 4, although the company has already announced it plans to release games for Sony’s next console as well. However, EA has confirmed it currently does not have any plans to release games for the Wii U.
Source: EA Sports on Facebook | Image via Facebook
New Xbox: Microsoft trademarks ‘Forzavista’
One of the launch games speculated for the new Xbox is Forza Motorsport 5, would be the latest game in the Xbox exclusive racing simulation series.
Now, with just over 24 hours to go, Microsoft has recived a trademark for a Forza-related item. A search of the US Patent and Trademark Office database brings up a May 15, 2013 trademark for “Forzavista’ that’s now owned by Microsoft. However, it does not appear that Forzavista is meant to be the name of an actual game. Rather, the description of the trademark appears to be for a feature inside of a game. It states:
A feature of interactive video game software which allows players to obtain statistical information of internal and external features of a vehicle and to virtually navigate and operate those vehicles.
We would not be surprised if “Forzavista” is talked about on Tuesday for the next Xbox reveal event in Redmond, Washington.
Source: USPTO
