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Phil Spencer Wears Battletoads Shirt to Windows 10 Briefing, Could Be Rare’s Next Game






There have been rumblings that Microsoft is looking to bring back some iconic and notable IPs. While an Xbox One Age of Empires appears to be all but confirmed, there’s another game in production that is equally if not more exciting.

Microsoft is currently in the middle of its Windows 10 Media Briefing, and as expected Xbox Head Phil Spencer made an appearance. What is raising discussion among gamers isn’t anything he said, but rather what he wore.

 

Battletoads Logo

Seen above, Spencer wore a t-shirt under his sweater that bears a logo, one that is familiar. Upon second look, it’s the Battletoads logo, the same as it’s been for more than 23 years.

Coincidentally, Microsoft owned studio Rare is the team responsible for crafting the universe, making this a subtle confirmation that a new Battletoads is in development, presumably for the Xbox One.

Related: From GoldenEye to Banjo-Kazooie: A Look at the Rise and Fall of Rare

Battletoads is a franchise featuring three toads who look to save the world from the evil doings of enemies like the Dark Queen. The original release was extremely well received, in-part due to its progressive visuals. Most remember it for its punishing difficulty which gave those who were able to complete it bragging rights.

Spencer shared on his Twitter account that he recently spent some time at Rare’s studio and saw a game which he said is “uniquely rare”. The unannounced game’s composer, Robin Beanland, went as far as to say that the game will make 2015 a “huge year“.

Rare has been stuck making Kinect-based games for the past few years (i.e. Kinect Sports), which is a far cry from its trend-setting releases of the 90′s. Though, with Xbox’s new vision headed by Spencer, it may finally be given the freedom it needs to make a game that will define it as a premier game developer. Hopefully that begins with Battletoads.




       

kinisking said:
So can someone tell me everything that happened that's important?

Either I missed a reply or no one wants to answer xD. I guess I'll just look through the thread 



Ltd predictions by the time 9th Gen comes out

Ps4:110million

Xbox one :75 million( was 65) 

Wii u: 20 milliion


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kinisking said:
kinisking said:
So can someone tell me everything that happened that's important?

Either I missed a reply or no one wants to answer xD. I guess I'll just look through the thread 

win 10 free upgrade for a years for win7 and 8.1 users

xbox to pc streaming

hololens

thats all i can really think of



kinisking said:
kinisking said:
So can someone tell me everything that happened that's important?

Either I missed a reply or no one wants to answer xD. I guess I'll just look through the thread 

Ill stick to Xbox Related News

- PC Xbox App

- Achievements back on PC

-Steam Works with Xbox App

-Xbox Games Stream to all Windows 10 Devices

-Working on PC Games Streaming to Xbox

-Fable Legends Crossplay on PC+Xbox

-HaloLense Holographic Headset Announced

-Phil Spencer Wears Battletoads Shirt (The Announce is in the Tee)

-Xbox DVR Comes to PC




       

Ah that's what the logo was. Battletoads!



 

Here lies the dearly departed Nintendomination Thread.

Battletoads could very well be one of those 2 surprises, coming before September.

Looking forward to GDC.



HaloLense and Minecraft

http://www.itechheads.com/2015/01/first-look-minecraft-holographic-gaming-via-hololens/

Minecraft is about to get even more popular. Part of Microsofts HoloLens tech demo, they showed off how holographic gaming would work with Minecraft. The HoloLens headpiece is entirely self-powered so you wouldn’t need a PC or Phone to get it to work unlike Oculus Rift. More images of Minecraft with HoloLens below. Click here for more info on holographic technology, HoloLens and Windows Holographic.