Microsoft's exclusive Forza racing series has alternated between its track-based Motorsport and open-world Horizon entries each year with great success, but now the publisher is ready to take the brand into the free-to-play arena with Forza Street, available from today (April 16) on Windows 10. It will make its way to iOS and Android devices later in the year. Forza Horizon 4 review: rolling hills and changing seasonsForza Motorsport 7 review: fifth gear style, first gear substanceMicrosoft’s Project xCloud will let you play proper Forza on your phoneAlthough Forza Street was announced by Turn 10 Studios today, the game is actually a rebranding of the existing title Miami Street, which was released by Microsoft almost a year ago and has now been significantly updated to include a refreshed narrative, upgraded car parts, faster boot-ups, new animations, languages and an audio polishing.Unlike previous Forza titles, Forza Street does not require you to steer your car to … [Read more...] about Free-to-play racer Forza Street out now on Windows 10, also coming to mobile
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Microsoft Studios is dead, long live Xbox Game Studios
The move is intended to solidify Xbox as Microsoft's all-encompassing gaming brand, covering players across PC, mobile devices and consoles, according to Xbox Game Studios corporate vice president Matt Booty. The next generation of gaming consoles is expected to launch in 2020, and Xbox is rumored to be building two devices, one of which is apparently designed specifically for streaming games.It seems Xbox is stacking its roster of in-house studios to head off a major criticism it faced in the current console generation -- a lack of exclusive games. Plus, Xbox is well-positioned to launch a low-latency game-streaming service, thanks to its Azure cloud network and Game Pass subscription plan.Here's the complete list of organizations under the Xbox Game Studios banner: 343 Industries (Halo) The Coalition (Gears of War 5) Compulsion Games (We Happy Few) The Initiative (led by 2013 Tomb Raider boss David Gallagher) inXile Entertainment (Wasteland 2) Minecraft (Minecraft) Ninja Theory (DmC: … [Read more...] about Microsoft Studios is dead, long live Xbox Game Studios
Microsoft Studios rebranded to Xbox Game Studios
Over the past few years, the Xbox brand has become more than just a name to describe a console. It's prevalent on PC and on mobile devices. There are even reports that Microsoft is going to bring Xbox Live and Xbox Achievements to platforms like the Nintendo Switch. It seems that the higher-ups are the company are aware of this shift so they want Microsoft Studios to reflect that. During the Inside Xbox show, Matt Booty said that Microsoft Studios was being rebranded. Booty, the Corporate Vice President of Xbox Game Studios — formerly Microsoft Studios — said the following to gamers everywhere. At Xbox, we believe when everyone plays, we all win. It's why we're passionate about building a portfolio of games for players across console, PC, and mobile. As we've expanded our focus beyond the console, the Xbox brand has also evolved from its original roots. Today, Xbox is our gaming brand across all devices, no matter how or where you want to play, or who you want to play … [Read more...] about Microsoft Studios rebranded to Xbox Game Studios
I’ve been a manager for 10 years — here are the 5 best ways to impress your boss
source Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design/Flickr Impressing your boss may feel like trying to hit a moving target, but there are steps you can take to get there no matter what your field. Author Nicole Rollender draws on her 10 years of experience as a manager in publishing houses for this list of the five best ways to impress your boss. From generating ideas to simply being responsive, here’s how you can stand out from your colleagues. Early in my career in publishing, when I worked as an editorial assistant, a staff writer, a special projects editor, and then a managing editor, I always tried to read my bosses. How can I impress her? How can I be sure I’ll get a raise? The tables turned 10 years ago when I took on an executive director role where I managed lots of people. Here are five things I learned that you can do to really impress your boss and stand out from the rest of the team. 1. Keep … [Read more...] about I’ve been a manager for 10 years — here are the 5 best ways to impress your boss
Turn 10 Studios wants developers for ‘next generation’ Forza Motorsport games
According to many sources, the next-generation Xbox console should launch in 2020. In preparation for this, it a lot of developers like Rockstar Games are already looking for game developers to work on these experiences, but it seems like Microsoft's first-party studios are also preparing for this. Recently, a listing was spotted on Turn 10 Studios' website — the makers of the Forza Motorsport franchise — asking for a game developer to "deliver the next generation of Forza Motorsport titles." The complete listing reads as follows. It's unclear if this simply refers to the next game on Xbox One, which they perceive to be a generational leap, or work on another console. The applicant should be familiar with programming on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. Microsoft's Turn 10 Studios, creator of the highly-acclaimed Forza Motorsport franchise, is looking for an experienced C++ game developer to help deliver the next generation of Forza Motorsport titles. If hired, you will be on a … [Read more...] about Turn 10 Studios wants developers for ‘next generation’ Forza Motorsport games