Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Dead Rising 3 Kinect and Smartglass integration detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/dead-rising-3-kinect-and-smartglass-integration-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/dead-rising-3-kinect-and-smartglass-integration-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/dead-rising-3-kinect-and-smartglass-integration-detailed/#commentsDead Rising 3 Kinect and Smartglass integration detailed Dead Rising 3's optional use of the Xbox One's mandatory Kinect gifts its zombies with a level of situational awareness you may not want them to have, truth be told. "They can hear," a Capcom representative told us during a demonstration at E3. "If you want to call a zombie or distract [a zombie], you just yell at your Kinect and they'll respond to you."

Sounds useful in a stealth situation, but what if you're not as good at staying quiet as you'd like, or your roommate comes home at a tense moment, taking the frustration of his lousy day out on your front door? Are the zombies listening that closely?

"That's part of the joke," executive producer Josh Bridge said. We asked whether the zombies would respond to specific words or just sounds in general, and while exact details regarding the mechanic won't be revealed until further into production, "for the most part, zombies don't understand English." Bridge added that the microphone sensitivity will be tuned to a "threshold that makes sense," so that attracting zombies will, by and large, feel like an intentional decision. Of course, the functionality can be disabled entirely.

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CD Projekt Red revealed that its open-world RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to the Xbox One.

The Xbox One version of The Witcher 3 is bolstered by unique hardware-driven features. Kinect voice commands for allow quick weapon-switching and magic, and players can use SmartGlass to customize characters and manage their inventory during gameplay.

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A demonstration of Xbox Upload Studio, a built-in DVR and broadcasting suite, was shown following a Killer Instinct match. Xbox Upload Studio automatically records and allows players to edit and share their recorded footage to all.

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Microsoft's Xbox reveal event went down today, where the company unveiled its next Xbox, called the Xbox One.

It's a cloud-based machine sporting an improved Kinect camera, along with a redesigned controller with a new d-pad and integrated battery compartment. The console itself has a Blu-ray drive, 500GB of internal storage and an eight-core x86 CPU paired with 8GB of system memory. In many ways, it's similar to the make-up of the PS4.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftrecapsmartglassxboxxbox-livexbox-onexbox-revealTue, 21 May 2013 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox One features NFL live broadcasts, Smartglass, fantasy football]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-features-nfl-live-broadcasts-smartglass-fantasy-footba/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-features-nfl-live-broadcasts-smartglass-fantasy-footba/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-features-nfl-live-broadcasts-smartglass-fantasy-footba/#comments Microsoft will build a new relationship with the NFL on Xbox One. On Microsoft's new console, users will be able to take advantage of numerous interactive features available only on Xbox. These include Smartglass integration and the ability for users to see their fantasy football stats updated automatically while watching live broadcasts of the latest NFL games. Users will also be able to call and taunt their fantasy football friends via Skype.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kinectmicrosoftnflsmartglassxboxxbox-onexbox-revealTue, 21 May 2013 13:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox SmartGlass now available for Kindle Fire and Kindle HD]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/xbox-smartglass-now-available-for-kindle-fire-and-kindle-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/xbox-smartglass-now-available-for-kindle-fire-and-kindle-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/xbox-smartglass-now-available-for-kindle-fire-and-kindle-hd/#comments Xbox SmartGlass app out on Kindle Fire and Kindle HDXbox SmartGlass has migrated over to Amazon's Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD tablets. First generation Kindle Fires are out of luck since they're based on Android version 2.3 and the Xbox SmartGlass app requires Android 4.0 and higher.

An update to Xbox SmartGlass little over a week ago made Microsoft's second-screen experience compatible with 7-inch and larger Android tablets. Xbox SmartGlass launched in November 2012, allowing Xbox 360 users to control videos and interact with SmartGlass-enabled apps and games using compatible smart phones and tablets. In addition to the Android app, Xbox SmartGlass is available for free on iOS devices and, of course, Windows 8 and Windows Phone.

JoystiqXbox SmartGlass now available for Kindle Fire and Kindle HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonkindle-firekindle-fire-hdkindle-hdmicrosoftsmartglassxboxxbox-smartglassTue, 23 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[SmartGlass Android update brings support for 7-inch and larger tablets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/smartglass-android-update-brings-support-for-7-inch-and-larger-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/smartglass-android-update-brings-support-for-7-inch-and-larger-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/smartglass-android-update-brings-support-for-7-inch-and-larger-t/#comments The Xbox 360's 'second screen' app, SmartGlass, has been tweaked to support 7-inch and larger Android tablets. The 1.5 Android update also provides "always-on" support - no, not that kind of always-on, but a state which ensures the device doesn't enter sleep mode while the app's running. Fans of "numerous" bug fixes and design improvements also get their update's worth.

JoystiqSmartGlass Android update brings support for 7-inch and larger tablets originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidmicrosoftmobilesmartglassupdateThu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge has sharp Xbox SmartGlass support]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/ninja-gaiden-3-razors-edge-has-sharp-xbox-smartglass-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/ninja-gaiden-3-razors-edge-has-sharp-xbox-smartglass-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/ninja-gaiden-3-razors-edge-has-sharp-xbox-smartglass-support/#comments Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge has sharp Xbox SmartGlass supportIt would make sense that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge on Xbox would use Xbox Smartglass to add tablet features, since it's based on a Wii U game (that's based on an Xbox 360 and PS3 game.)

However, the Smartglass features are different from the inventory and off-TV play features used on the Wii U. Playing with the SmartGlass app loaded up on your phone or tablet allows you to keep track of your gameplay statistics. It also allows you to load up videos on YouTube of other players clearing the area you're in, to help you make your way.

Razor's Edge will be available April 2 in North America, and April 5 in Europe.

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During the event, Xbox Live users can participate in the same interactive voting and tweeting stuff introduced during the Presidential Election coverage. We're not sure what kind of questions will be asked, but if the Presidential Election was any indication, it'll be a lot of bar graphs showing community support levels for Jessica Chastain's dress and questions about foreign policy in Iran.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>academy-awardsassociated-pressinteractive-pollskinectmicrosoftoscarssmartglassxboxxbox-liveFri, 22 Feb 2013 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft acquires R2 Studios, specialist in SmartGlass-like home automation]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/03/microsoft-acquires-r2-studios-specialist-in-smartglass-like-hom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/03/microsoft-acquires-r2-studios-specialist-in-smartglass-like-hom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/03/microsoft-acquires-r2-studios-specialist-in-smartglass-like-hom/#comments Microsoft acquires R2 Studios, specializing in SmartGlasslike home automationMicrosoft has beat both Apple and Google in acquiring a startup named R2 Studios, which primarily works in home automation and entertainment. R2 holds a number of patents that have to do with using various mobile devices to control home entertainment software and hardware, and Microsoft is reportedly sending the company to work with its Xbox division. R2 was founded by Blake Krikorian, who also founded the company behind the Slingbox, a set-top device that allows users to stream video across the cloud.

This all sounds like fuel for Microsoft's SmartGlass application, which uses various mobile devices to control and interact with the Xbox. Since we're expecting to see a brand new Xbox console this year, R2 could be sent to work on any number of new products or services.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionkinectmicrosoftmobiler2-studiossmartglassxboxThu, 03 Jan 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA Game Time, ESPN apps team up with Xbox SmartGlass]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/nba-game-time-espn-apps-team-up-with-xbox-smartglass/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/nba-game-time-espn-apps-team-up-with-xbox-smartglass/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/nba-game-time-espn-apps-team-up-with-xbox-smartglass/#comments
SmartGlass functionality, get off the bench and get into the game! Both the NBA Game Time and ESPN apps on Xbox Live have added SmartGlass functionality to their playbooks for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Sports metaphors.

With SmartGlass, you can make selections and navigate options within each respective app with your smartphone or tablet. SmartGlass is available on iOS, Android and Windows 8 devices.

There's also a new Sports Picks app that Microsoft has dropped onto Xbox Live, where you can make matchup selections across a variety of sports and compare them with friends on the leaderboards. Personally, we don't like to compete with our friends because, well, our friends usually win. Always win.

JoystiqNBA Game Time, ESPN apps team up with Xbox SmartGlass originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>espnkinectmicrosoftnba-game-timesmartglassxboxxbox-smartglassThu, 20 Dec 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox SmartGlass app now optimized for iPhone 5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/xbox-smartglass-app-now-optimized-for-iphone-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/xbox-smartglass-app-now-optimized-for-iphone-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/xbox-smartglass-app-now-optimized-for-iphone-5/#comments The Xbox SmartGlass app was updated for iOS today. iPhone 5 users can finally interact with their Xbox 360 without suffering the pains of a squished interface on their iDoodad. Bugs have also been addressed in version 2.1 - we'd tell you which bugs were squashed but none are listed in the update notes.

Xbox SmartGlass first launched on Windows 8 devices back in October. That lengthy half-day exclusivity ended with an Android version on October 26, followed by the iOS app's arrival in early November.

JoystiqXbox SmartGlass app now optimized for iPhone 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iosiphoneiphone-5microsoftmobilesmartglassxboxxbox-smartglassWed, 05 Dec 2012 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[ESPN on Xbox Live updated with all live ESPN content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/espn-on-xbox-live-updated-with-all-live-espn-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/espn-on-xbox-live-updated-with-all-live-espn-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/espn-on-xbox-live-updated-with-all-live-espn-content/#comments ESPN on Xbox Live now shows all live ESPN contentPreviously Xbox Live was a good place to see some of ESPN's more fringe live content, like log racing, plastic cup stacking and the occasional tennis match. Today all live ESPN content is streaming through your Xbox 360, including Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Baseball and more top draws from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, Buzzer Beater and Goal Line - granted only if you're an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, that is.

The updated app on Xbox 360 still features all of the familiar Kinect gesture and voice commands required by Microsoft law, and lets users stream multiple events in split-screen format, set reminders for big games and track their favorite sports through a customizable menu. Next month, SmartGlass functionality will also be added to the app.

You can download the improved app right now, simply by booting up the old app or heading to the appropriate section of your Xbox 360 dashboard.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appespnespn-liveespn2espn3espnukinectmicrosoftMonday Night FootballSci/TechsmartglassSplit screenSportsSportsCenterSportsNationSunday Night BaseballVoice ControlwatchespnxboxXbox 360Xbox Livexbox-liveTue, 20 Nov 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox SmartGlass for iOS out now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/xbox-smartglass-for-ios-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/xbox-smartglass-for-ios-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/xbox-smartglass-for-ios-out-now/#comments Xbox SmartGlass for iOS out nowXbox SmartGlass is now available to the iOS crowd, following an October debut on Windows tablets and Android devices. The free app is compatible with devices running iOS 5.0 and higher - sorry, no native iPhone 5 support just yet, so you'll have to make do with the smaller formatting on your tall phone for now.

The app itself replaces the current Xbox Companion for iOS, and allows you to interact with your Xbox 360 for supplemental controls and information across a variety of programs going forward. To start with, you'll be able to play DJ in Dance Central 3.

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Available now on Windows 8 and other platforms "soon," the Forza Horizon "SmartGlass Experience" moves Horizon's map from the game's pause menu to the screen of a Windows 8 tablet. There, the map continues to perform all of the same duties as it does in-game, allowing the player to set GPS destinations, get information on events, etc.

Now, however, instead of having to pause the game to look at the map, all the player has to do is put down the controller and pick up a second device to perform the same functions. Whether they pause the game first, or go careening into the side of a mountain, is entirely up to them.

Gallery: Forza Horizon (Smartglass)

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JoystiqForza Horizon 'SmartGlass Experience' app now available on Windows 8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>forza-horizonkinectmicrosoftMicrosoft-Game-Studiosmicrosoft-studiospcPlayground-Gamessmartglassturn-10xboxTue, 30 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox SmartGlass app now on Android]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/xbox-smartglass-app-now-on-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/xbox-smartglass-app-now-on-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/xbox-smartglass-app-now-on-android/#comments Xbox SmartGlass now working on AndroidThat was a long half-day of Surface exclusivity. Xbox SmartGlass, the app that connects your mobile device to your Xbox, is now on Android. So you can use your Android phone or tablet to make people dance for your amusement, track achievements, do avatar stuff, and eventually interact with other Microsoft Studios games and other Xbox stuff.

An iOS version is also expected; the last timeline we heard from Microsoft was 2013, though that was supposedly the window for the Android version as well.

JoystiqXbox SmartGlass app now on Android originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft confirmed today SmartGlass will launch alongside Windows 8 tablets on October 26, with Dance Central 3 and Forza Horizon among the first games to support it. The Xbox 360 app, which turns devices into secondary screens for the console, will be available for Windows 8 phones at launch on October 29. SmartGlass is expected to arrive on iOS and Android in 2013.

SmartGlass is implemented in the latest Xbox dashboard update, which Microsoft tells us it's rolled out to 3 million users so far. Another wave will receive the dashboard update today, so more users should have access to SmartGlass when the companion app becomes available for Windows 8 tablets on Friday.

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JoystiqXbox SmartGlass launches for Windows 8 tablets October 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddance-central-3forza-horizonhalo-4home-run-starsiosipadiphonemicrosoftmobilerelease-datesmartglasswindows-8windows-rtxboxTue, 23 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dance Central 3's SmartGlass app, full track list detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/15/dance-central-3s-smartglass-app-full-track-list-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/15/dance-central-3s-smartglass-app-full-track-list-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/15/dance-central-3s-smartglass-app-full-track-list-detailed/#comments Dance Central 3's SmartGlass app, full track list detailedDance Central 3 will be the first Xbox 360 game to support SmartGlass functionality, using Microsoft's tablet and smartphone connectivity to allow people to queue up new tracks for themselves or their friends. The "Party Time DJ" app allows someone using an iOS, Android, or Windows Phone 8 device to create playlists or simply select the next song in "Party Time" mode, Harmonix revealed to Engadget.

Other functionality includes queuing up DLC to buy on the Xbox, changing difficulty, or tracking calories burned and progress toward weekly goals. Despite being tied to the new SmartGlass tech, the functions here, of facilitating DLC purchasing and tracking in-game progress, seem similar to those in the Facebook Rock Band World app.

The app will not be available in time for tomorrow's launch; Harmonix did not provide a specific time, though Engadget speculates it will be close to Windows 8's October 26 launch. What Harmonix has provided, however, is Dance Central 3's full track list, which can be found after the break.

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JoystiqDance Central 3's SmartGlass app, full track list detailed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dance-central-3microsoftmobileparty-time-djsmartglassxboxMon, 15 Oct 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows 8 to be launched on October 26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/windows-8-launching-october-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/windows-8-launching-october-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/windows-8-launching-october-26/#comments Microsoft's Windows 7 successor will be available to both new and upgrading customers on October 26, Microsoft has announced. Windows 8, in addition to doing all that productivity stuff people buy operating systems for (yawn), is also replete with a suite of new features that make life more interesting for Xbox and Windows Phone gamers.

SmartGlass, for instance, blasts ancillary information about the game/tv show/movie your Xbox is playing to your mobile device or tablet, and allows for continuous playback of movies and shows between devices. All first-party 360 games will support SmartGlass going forward, so you may want to keep an eye out for new Windows 8 devices if expanded Halo experiences are your jam.

JoystiqWindows 8 to be launched on October 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftmobilepcrelease-datesmartglasssurfacewindows-8xboxWed, 18 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo 4 will work with Microsoft's new tablet ... somehow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/halo-4-will-work-with-microsofts-new-tablet-somehow/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/halo-4-will-work-with-microsofts-new-tablet-somehow/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/halo-4-will-work-with-microsofts-new-tablet-somehow/#comments Halo 4 will work with Microsoft's new tablet somehowMicrosoft's President of Interactive Entertainment Business, Don Mattrick, says Halo 4 will interact with Microsoft's upcoming tablet computer, Surface. Exactly how the two will interact, however, remains a mystery. Mattrick noted the news during a VentureBeat event in San Francisco yesterday; later, he reconfirmed the functionality with a reporter on-hand but refused to give any more details.

If we had to guess, though, we'd say the only functionality between the two will be the already announced SmartGlass features from E3 (say, using Halo Waypoint, or viewing the game's encyclopedia). After all, Microsoft told us at E3 that SmartGlass will be part of all Microsoft Studios games going forward after its fall 2012 launch.

Of course, Microsoft could always go totally off the rails and add full-on gamepad support via Surface's touchscreen. Or maybe just a personal Cortana app where she freaks out and yells at you randomly while you're playing. Maybe they should just stick with the Waypoint stuff.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343-industriesdon-mattrickhalo-4microsoftmicrosoft-studiosmicrosoft-surfacemobilesmartglasssurfacexboxWed, 11 Jul 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft releases SmartGlass SDK for developers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/microsoft-releases-smartglass-sdk-for-developers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/microsoft-releases-smartglass-sdk-for-developers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/microsoft-releases-smartglass-sdk-for-developers/#comments Microsoft has released an SDK for SmartGlass, its upcoming Xbox 360/Windows 8/Windows Phone cross-platform integration framework. The service allows non-Xbox devices, like tablet computers, to sync with the console and display context-sensitive information based on what's going on in a given game or app, among other uses.

The SDK, available now for anyone who's part of the Microsoft Game Developers Network, includes a SmartGlass JavaScript library, sample application and the Xbox SmartGlass Studio, an environment for constructing SmartGlass "activities." Microsoft isn't hedging its bets entirely upon third-party support, however, as the company plans on implementing the feature in every Microsoft Studios game from here on out.

JoystiqMicrosoft releases SmartGlass SDK for developers originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Meanwhile, the iOS version has seen some significant improvements, notably the ability to control the Xbox console remotely. Specifically, you can fire up games from your collection or launch a selection of curated content (featured games, movies, etc.). You can even directly control some applications, such as Netflix. There is, however, a slight delay between phone taps and on-screen reaction, so you're probably better off using a controller. Still, it's pretty nifty and gives us a hint of what we can expect from Smartglass later this year.

Finally, the iPad version of My Xbox Live now features Retina Display support and better authentication. The app is free on both iOS and Android.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidiosipadiphonemicrosoftmobilemy-xbox-livesmartglassxboxXbox-360Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Expect SmartGlass support in every Microsoft Studios game going forward]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/09/expect-smartglass-support-in-every-microsoft-studios-game-going/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/09/expect-smartglass-support-in-every-microsoft-studios-game-going/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/09/expect-smartglass-support-in-every-microsoft-studios-game-going/#comments Microsoft's SmartGlass initiative aims to enrich the entertainment offerings on Xbox with an informative, context-sensitive "surface," spread across compatible tablets and smartphones. Phil Spencer, Corporate VP of Microsoft Studios, tells me you can expect SmartGlass support from all of the company's games after the feature becomes available this fall.

"It just makes so much sense for a developer who wants to supply, maybe not time-critical information, like 'that enemy is getting ready to shoot you,' but information that augments what's happening on screen," Spencer says. He used last year's Halo Waypoint Atlas app, which offered multiplayer GPS tracking, as an example of how SmartGlass features could share additional game information without hampering the moment-to-moment gameplay. "And then you're even going to see situations like with Ascend, where there's actually gameplay that happens on the phone, even when you're away from your television and that interacts back with the online game that's happening. So I think you'll see information sharing, context sharing while you're in the room, with video and with games, as well as gameplay happening in more distributed environments."

SmartGlass will be encapsulated in a single app that syncs with your Gamertag and enables features based on what you're playing or watching (provided they support SmartGlass). "You don't have to log in and out of each app - you know, 'I'm gonna start the Mass Effect app, and now I'm gonna start the Game of Thrones app.' So you have this surface, this smart surface," Spencer says, "that sits on any device that you already own that's always in sync with what's happening on the television, and it knows where to go and grab the right content to display at the right time, to make sure that if you're playing Halo, then the Halo surface is available on SmartGlass."

During its E3 2012 press conference, Microsoft showed a concept of what might become Halo 4's SmartGlass functionality. The app, as shown, allows players to track stats and send game invites via tablet or smartphone. Microsoft has said that it supports the "device you already own," but hasn't directly addressed SmartGlass variations between iOS, Android and Windows 8.

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SmartGlass will launch worldwide this fall, Microsoft announced during its pre-E3 conference. It showed off some SmartGlass functionalities during its pre-E3 conference, demonstrating the app sharing content between mobile devices and the Xbox 360. Smart Glass started playing Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on a tablet and pushed it to Xbox, to finish watching it. The tablet provided additional information about the movie as it continued playing on the large screen.

The Madden NFL franchise will support SmartGlass, allowing players to create plays on a tablet and run them on the TV.

Microsoft provided an official description of SmartGlass after its conference:

"Xbox SmartGlass is a free application for Windows Phones, Windows 8 and other portable devices. By delivering companion content and control to enhance your experiences on the Xbox console, Xbox SmartGlass makes enjoying TV, movies and music, web surfing, and playing games even better. Imagine that your tablet or phone knew what you were watching on TV and presented bonus features without you having to lift a finger. Xbox SmartGlass turns any TV into the ultimate smart TV."

JoystiqMicrosoft unveils SmartGlass, launching this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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