Games Created in Four Days Using XNA Game Studio Express Four community game developer teams from four different countries each set out to create an original game in just four days. Today, the XNA Game Studio Express Challenge teams unveiled their completed games to the public at the Game Developers Conference. Read more …
Xbox.com Coverage
This year, the Game Developers Conference is back in San Francisco, California. Taking place at the Moscone Convention Center from March 5-9, the conference is the place for game developers to attend seminars and workshops, learn new skills, check out new technologies, and network with their peers. Xbox.com's Major Nelson and TriXie will be in San Francisco covering all the GDC action.
Xbox Hosts Second Annual Blogger Breakfast The Xbox Community team hosted a "Bloggers Breakfast" Wednesday morning at GDC. The breakfast featured Microsoft’s Chris Satchell (XNA) and Shane Kim (VP of MGS) who fielded questions from attendees. Read more ...
Game Developer Conference Parties Thursday night at the Game Developer Conference, Microsoft hosted two parties in San Francisco, and TriXie was there for the GamerchiX party and the big XNA Games Studio bash. Check out the photo gallery. Readmore …
Press Releases
Microsoft Announces 512MB Memory Unit for Xbox 360and Increased Xbox LIVE Arcade Game Size Limit 512MB Memory Unit enhances storage capabilities and choice for Xbox 360 gamers; increased Xbox LIVE® Arcade size limit provides additional flexibility for game developers. Read the press release.
Microsoft Unlocks Game Developmentand Encourages Everyone to “Dream-Build-Play” Providing the opportunity for game developers to create visions in a world where they make the rules, Microsoft Corp. today kicked off the Dream-Build-Play game development contest, offering a $10,000 (U.S.) grand prize and the opportunity for a winner’s game to be published on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Read the press release.
