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• Titanfall dev explains Xbox Live Compute system, addresses scepticism that it's not real

  Titanfall engineer Jon Shiring has discussed the shooter’s use of Microsoft’s Xbox Live Compute server technology, addressing claims from gamers that the cloud functionality isn’t real.

• Titanfall anti-cheat measures enabling soon, says Respawn engineer

  Titanfall has already become invaded by aimbot cheaters, and Respawn is currently working on counter-measures to take them down. Software Engineer Jon Shiring has discussed the tech on Twitter.

• Titanfall launch day issues are Microsoft's problem, says Respawn engineer

  Titanfall’s network performance is vital to its reception, since it’s a multiplayer-only title, and Respawn Entertainment is grateful to Microsoft for taking on that burden.

• Titanfall beta saw 2 million unique users, rumored cheevos list appears

  Titanfall is the news du jour of late, what with the beta happening and everything. Speaking of the beta, Respawn’s community manager Abbie Heppe told Polygon that 2 million unique users participated in the tester.

• Titanfall server updates won't interrupt gameplay

  Titanfall server-side updates can be rolled even in the middle of a match, without interrupting play.

• Titanfall dev discusses dedicated dual-core server, cloud functions work 'like loading a webpage'

  Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment has shed light on the shooter’s dedicated server tech and cloud functionality in a new interview. Apparently, the cloud server features will be like loading up a webpage. “It just works,” one interviewee said.

• Infinity Ward loses another pair of veteran devs

  Even in the midst of outrage, legal shenanigans, and a web of intrigue that’d make the producers of Lost blush, the time-honored institution that is the buddy system still stands firm. First Jason West and Vince Zampella took off hand-in-hand, then Francesco Gigliotti and Todd Alderman packed each others’ bags, and now veteran programmer Jon […]