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XNA Game Studio Express Beta 2 released by Microsoft, Free Download available

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Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 | Related entries: Gaming, Software

XNA Game Studio Express Logo Yesterday, Microsoft released the second iteration of its XNA Game Studio Express Beta, which has been upgraded with full functionality for Windows and third party toolset support.

This will benefit hobbyists, academics and independent game developers who will now be able to integrate game content into their creations more easily.

Microsoft’s goal is to empower the masses by offering easy-to-use and affordable tools enabling the public to bring their creativity to life by offering:

  • The addition of XNA Framework Content Pipeline, a feature set that makes it simpler and more straightforward for game developers to use 2D and 3D content in their game projects from third party digital content creation packages like Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® Maya® and SOFTIMAGE®|XSI®.
  • New content importers for .X and Autodesk® FBX® 3D asset format in partnership with Autodesk.
  • Xbox 360 project system gives game developers the ability to preview game design specifically for the Xbox 360 and pre-compile games starting today, giving developers a head start in preparing their games for the XNA Creators Club availability in December.
  • Improved game component architecture updated with a simpler design, adding increased usability based on community feedback.
  • Overall performance improvements and optimizations - XNA Game Studio Express Beta 2 is a near final version of the tool.

    In addition, the release of XNA Game Studio Express Beta 2 takes place simultaneously with a closed beta of GarageGames’ Torque X, which is a toolset designed specifically for XNA Game Studio Express.

    • The final version of XNA Game Studio Express will go live on December 11, 2006. Enthusiasts and game creators can download the updated software from msdn.com/xna to develop games for Windows free of cost.

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