Posts Tagged ‘microsoft’
DirectX November 2008 Update Released
Microsoft put out the newest version of DirectX, the newest release since August 2008. DirectX, for those of you who don’t know, is what developers use to help power games on Windows-based computers. DirectX 10.1, which is the latest version on the market, allows things in-game like motion blur, god rays, and other sweet effects. If you are currently having any problems with your games or would just like a little speed boost in-game, upgrading to the latest version of DirectX is always a good way to try and fix it.
DirectX Runtime Download (this download installs any versions of DirectX you may not have)
November 2008 Only Download (just get the latest version)
DirectX August 2008 Update Released
Microsoft put out the newest version of DirectX, the newest release since June 2008. DirectX, for those of you who don’t know, is what developers use to help power games on Windows-based computers. DirectX 10.1, which is the latest version on the market, allows things in-game like motion blur, god rays, and other sweet effects. If you are currently having any problems with your games or would just like a little speed boost in-game, upgrading to the latest version of DirectX is always a good way to try and fix it.
DirectX Runtime Download (this download installs any versions of DirectX you may not have)
August 2008 Only Download (just get the latest version)
Mass Effect Releases Free DLC “Bring Down The Sky”
Mass Effect was released in 2006 for Xbox 360, and later “converted” it with extra features to the PC. Now Bioware, the developers of Mass Effect, are releasing the first downloadable content (DLC) for Mass Effect, titled “Bring Down the Sky.” This expansion will bring features like:
- Introduces a new race: The vile batarians
- A new achievement to unlock on the 360
- A new uncharted world
You can purchase the expansion on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 points, or download it on PC for free. You can learn more about the expansion pack, or just hurry up and download it for PC. Here are some screenshots for you to enjoy:
DirectX June 2008 Update Released
Note: There is a newer version of DirectX available.
Microsoft released a new version of DirectX yesterday, the newest release since March 2008. DirectX, for those of you who don’t know, is what developers use to help power games on Windows-based computers, and DirectX 10.1, which is the latest version on the market, allows things in-game like motion blur, god rays, and other sweet effects. If you are currently having any problems with your games, upgrading to the latest version of DirectX is always a good way to try and fix it.
DirectX Runtime Download
June 2008 Only Download
Windows XP To Be Continued Until 2010
Microsoft just announced that Windows XP can continue to be shipped on low-cost PC’s until 2010. They said earlier in the year that they would discontinue XP in June 2008, but because of all the protests against it, they decided to change their decision. Companies have been pressuring Microsoft to do this too because Vista, a power-hungry OS, while XP runs great on low-end PC’s that are becoming more popular among the non-gaming crowd. When asked about more powerful machines, Microsoft said that even though they are keeping XP on the market for low-end PC’s, they won’t have exact specifications on the computers XP can be used on. One of the PC’s that MS is keeping XP around for is the Eee PC, which is a cheap ($300 or less) laptop that is built for internet browsing and video viewing, coming with a max hard drive of 250 GB and 802.11n Wi-Fi for browsing around the internet.
Test Upcoming Microsoft Games From Your Home
Microsoft opened up its testing doors to gamers of all ages this week, inviting them to sign up and join their game beta testing program. The only requirements are that you complete the initial sign up and come back to update your profile every once and while. I quote from the Microsoft website, “Whether you play once a year or every day, whether you pre-order the latest consoles or wouldn’t think of paying for a game – we want feedback from you!”
Sign Up to Test Games for Microsoft!
If you want to influence the games you play, sign up to be a part of the testing experience. Did I mention that it’s free?