Last week Microsoft’s HoloLens headset got a live demonstration that’s was impressive enough to justify some cautious optimism in the augmented reality device. Now, that cautious optimism is tempered by remarks from Microsoft itself. The New York Times reports that Microsoft’s own executives are already cautioning potential consumers that the HoloLens will not be a cheap piece of technology, and will be “significantly more expensive than a game console.”
Microsoft recently revealed its plans to incorporate Copilot directly into video games, with Minecraft being the first showcased example.
F*** AI
"Hey Copilot, what's a good meme to prove I dislike AI".... https://giphy.com/clips/sou...
Two trillion dollar company that just can't wait to put as many people possible out of work as fast as possible.
It feels like every single thing they do is making gaming worse and destroying the industry.
Why all the hate? Im actually excited about this! Always wanted this kind of immersion, and an AI companion with me all the time helping me out knowing the status of my skills/inventory/progress and giving me tips on the best approach or how to craft something specific is game changing for the industry.
Hate all you want about AI, but this is just the start and I can see the potential already. You wont be complaining in the next 5-10 years about this, but rather complain if a game hasn’t implemented it.
Microsoft's Activision subsidiary announced today that it is opening a new game development studio to take advantage of the huge talent pool growing in Poland. It'll be the second Activision studio based in the region, joining Infinity Ward Krakow, although this studio is, in fact, not working on Call of Duty.
Microsoft is pushing for no "red line" for what games could come to PlayStation, and it all revolves around Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood's plans to increase every department's margins.
"The plan to move Xbox games to other platforms is codenamed "Latitude" internally, and I know there's debate and unease at Microsoft about whether or not this is a good idea. More upcoming Microsoft-owned games slated for PlayStation are already being developed. At least for now, they're potentially obvious games you'd most likely expect. And yes, while it's true Microsoft is a prolific publisher on PlayStation already, it has typically revolved around specific franchises like Minecraft. From what I've heard, Microsoft is pushing for no "red line" for what games could come to PlayStation, and it all revolves around Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood's mandate to increase every department's margins. "
Yeah, they are going to kill Xbox hardware.
i think it will kill off the xbox brand. windows will be fine.
but there is and would be a chance that xbox might be killed off in the future. if they fail to make the money they put in. imo.
"Microsoft is pushing for no "red line" for what games could come to PlayStation"
Forza and Starfield next?
In the words of Phil Spencer when he was talking about Nintendo last year
“It's just taking a long time for Microsoft to see that their future exists off of their own hardware"
The fact that it's a stand a lone product should have told people it wasn't going to be cheap! It's a wearable computer DUH!!!!
The DUH is not directed at anyone in particular, just for clarification.
Good News?
Hololens is bigger than gaming. It could very well be the future of home and work computers.
The fact that it will be compatible with your home console is an added bonus and not its main feature.
I was expecting (and somewhat hoping) that it would be expensive...that way it's the real deal and not just some gimmick. Not only does it have a third processor, but it's a stand alone computer. It's also not just a VR device....it has to track MUCH MUCH MUCH more than just a simple head movement, it has to track/scan/adjust to your environment, then while doing all that accurately track your relationship to the environment around you.
The GENIUS about this product is that it's not limited to JUST gaming...sure it will be awesome for that, but it will also have tons of real world applications to help it succeed...and make a place in the market for itself...then eventually drive the costs down.
Nearly ALL great tech starts off expensive...cell phones, internet, HD Tvs, etc. I want this tech to deliver on all it's promises and potential...the first gen is the hardest. Luckily for me I'll have enough to grab one, and I definitely will...I just hope that it does well enough so that other gamers can experience it shortly.
My prediction is that it will cost about as much or a little more than a Surface Pro 3
I really need to see it in person to make the final judgment... but if it looks anywhere near as vivid as the demo makes it appear, I'll be sold.
I'm mostly interested in it's potential as work device, and how I can streamline working as a webmaster in to a virtual environment around my house.