Microsoft’s new rendering research could bring better visuals to Xbox One, mobile devices

Xbox-One-Cloud
Microsoft has released a new paper that illustrates how the cloud offload rendering platform it talked about for Xbox One could actually be deployed in reality. Could we see a shipping solution use this tech during the Xbox One’s lifetime?

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer wants to win PC gamers back, despite Games For Windows Live debacle

Phil Spencer
Microsoft wants to win back PC gamers, but after the debacle of Games for Windows Live, it’s got some damage control to do. Phil Spencer claims he welcomes the challenge.

In a big shift, MAME is going open source

Gauntlet
MAME, the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator and darling of fanatical retro arcade gamers, is going open source for the first time in its 18-year history.

ExtremeTalk: Is virtual reality the next big thing in PC gaming?

Cardboard VR
With Oculus VR’s recent announcement, it’s clear that VR is coming in the near future, but will it be a flash in the pan or an enduring invention?

The Oculus Rift’s formal PC requirements are a doozy

Oculus Rift consumer version
Oculus has finally come out and set the hardware requirements for the Rift, but this VR solution isn’t happening cheap. You’re going to need some significant graphics horsepower if you want to play in virtual reality.