Asha Sharma announces Xbox Labs project to "explore new technology," which sure sounds like tinkering with old games through AI
As part of Microsoft's ongoing , physics-ignoring push to do more business with thousands fewer staff , games chief Asha Sharma has announced Xbox Labs: a new umbrella for Xbox's R&D into the kind of game remixing and rejigging most visibly characterised by viralities like Halo for browsers , or Mario in Elden Ring . Both enabled, perhaps tellingly, by the AI-driven decompilation of the original…
Microsoft's games chief Asha Sharma has unveiled Xbox Labs, a division dedicated to exploring new technologies and game remixing. This initiative aims to push the boundaries of game development and make classic titles playable on newer hardware. AI-driven decompilation of source codes will likely be a key component in this endeavor.
Xbox Labs will bring together a small group of developers, engineers, and scientists to turn emerging ideas into experiences for players and developers. The company's goal is to build in the open, learn from others, and measure success by the increased engagement and creation within the gaming community.
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