Can the Xbox Series X be bottled into a handheld? (Microsoft)Microsoft has confirmed prototypes are being developed for an Xbox handheld, as it seeks to rival the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.Over the past year, Microsoft has explicitly teased its next generation plans, as the Xbox Series X/S continues to lag behind its competitors.While weve heard the company boldly proclaim its next console will see the biggest technological leap ever in a generation, there have also been several clear indications that it is pursuing the handheld market from both Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Xbox president Sarah Bond.Spencer has now confirmed Xbox is building prototypes for a handheld device, although it seems rumours of a 2026 release may be overly optimistic.In an interview with Bloomberg, Spencer said the expectation is that we would do something in the handheld gaming market, before confirming Microsoft is working on prototypes and considering how to market them.According to the report, Spencer has asked his team to analyse the handheld market and develop its vision based on what it learns. Crucially, Spencer is noted as saying that any device is still a few years out.While its unclear if this potential handheld will be the primary model for the next generation, it sounds like hes simply waiting to see what Nintendo pulls out of its hat with its impending Switch successor.Could it be a hybrid console like the Switch? (Nintendo)As for the near future, Spencer notes that the company is looking to improve the Xbox app on existing portable devices, and partner with hardware companies to make sure Xbox games are in sync with their platforms.Longer term, I love us building devices, Spencer added. And I think our team could do some real innovative work, but we want to be informed by learning and whats happening now.In the same interview, Spencer said there are no red lines when it comes to bringing Xbox games to other platforms. Xbox has doubled down on its multiplatform strategy over the past year, with its next major exclusive, Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, set to come to PlayStation 5 in 2025.With Nintendo, Valve, and (with the PlayStation Portal) Sony all finding success in the handheld space, its no surprise Xbox is planning a move into the market. The big question, which applies to its next gen plans in general, is what exactly Xbox can offer that the others dont.Indiana Jones And The Great Circle is Xboxs last hurrah for 2024 (Bethesda)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.MORE : The best early Black Friday 2024 deals on PS5, Xbox, and Switch consolesMORE : Black Myth: Wukong fans should check out this overlooked Xbox 360 gemMORE : Marvels Wolverine director changes allegiance from PS5 to join XboxSign up to all the exclusive gaming content, latest releases before they're seen on the site.Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

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Agatha All Alongs last witches standing headed off on a new journey when the series ended just before Halloween, but before we see whats next for them (still no season two announcement, for what its worth), its time to look back down the Witches Road. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Agatha All Along is the latest behind-the-scenes doc for a Marvel Disney+ series, with an accessible twist: itll hit YouTube, so even folks without a Disney+ subscription can check it out. The Assembled hits YouTube at 6 p.m. PT tonight: Marvel Entertainments YouTube page has a playlist going of Assembled specials past, but most dont make their debut there; the studio also does them for Marvel movies, and the newly released Deadpool & Wolverine Assembled is currently only viewable on Disney+. Premiering the Agatha All Along special on YouTube is a little bit confusingyou have to think most fans have Disney+ already (where the special will presumably also live after it hits YouTube). And fans who havent watched the show yet wont want to view the Assembled first, because itll no doubt contain spoilers. However, any time you can get some free Disney+ content without signing on a dotted line is something to be celebrated, and hope that it signals Marvels continuing excitement about promoting the show.Heres the Disney+ description for the WandaVision spinoff: The infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what theyre missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road The coven, er, cast includes Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Patti LuPone, and Aubrey Plaza. Will you be assembling in front of YouTube to learn more about Agatha All Along? Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Fans were shocked in the run up to this yearsDoctor Who revival that former showrunner Steven Moffat would return to the TARDIS and write his first episode for the series since he departed in 2017, only to be shockedagain when it was quickly confirmed that he would also write the 2024 Christmas special for the series. But it turns out that at least part of the reason why we got that double-barreled release of news is for a simple reason: Russell T Davies is really,really busy. Davies had planned to pen the second Christmas special of his sophomore tenureand had previously teased progress on it while discussing Whos return to the traditional festive TV slotbut, according to Moffat, constraints on the showrunners time as Doctor Who ahead of Ncuti Gatwas second season as the Doctor necessitated a change in holiday plans. The email [from Davies] came through and said Steven, Ineed to get on series 2, Im never gonna this Christmas script could you come in and write one?' Moffat recalled in a new interview with BBC News. Not complete his script, but do another one from scratch. Production on the second season of Davies new era began very quickly after conclusion on the first. Fans saw set pictures of the incoming companion played by Andors Varada Sethu well before she was formally introducedand even before Gatwas first season began airing. Its no surprise then, that Davieswho already, for better and worse, scripted the majority of Gatwas first season himselffound himself in need of another writer when turnaround was so demanding.As for why Moffat returned, the writer added both a professed love for writingDoctor Whos seasonal episodes, but also teased the central hook to the upcoming episode, titled Joy to the World. Imagine in the far far future a hotel chain got hold of the idea of time travel, Moffat teased. Whats the first thing a hotel chain would do if they had time travel? Theyd realize they had an opportunity to sell all the unsold nights in their hotels in history.Its presumable one of those unsold nights, then, that brings Gatwas 15th Doctor crashing into the life of Nicola Coughlans new character, Joy, as well as the return ofDoctor Whos ancient amphibian foes, the Silurians. A Time Lord is a bit more than any hotel could bargain for if it came to time-travel reservations, it seems. Joy to the World is currently expected to broadcast on the BBC in the UK, and Disney+ internationally, on Christmas Day. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

MUSIMJAE / TAAL ArchitectsSave this picture! Kim YongsuHousesGongju, South KoreaArchitects: TAAL ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:187 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Kim YongsuMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!The Universality of Architecture and the Individuality of Residential Architecture - Architecture is generally universal, but among all types of architecture, only residential homes are individualized. Unlike other buildings, a house is a microcosm organized specifically for the people who live within it. Therefore, when an architect designs a home commissioned by a client, they are more of an adapter than a creator. Conflicts between the architect and the client are inevitable when the architect tries to impose a strong creative ego in designing a home with clear user requirements. Once the building is constructed, it undergoes harsh transformations the moment it leaves the architect's hands. Thus, creating architectural spaces is not a 'fight with oneself' as it is in writing, but rather a 'struggle with the world,' excluding the architect. The most important struggle involves synchronizing and homogenizing the space envisioned by the client with the space organization, material construction, and safety techniques explored by the architect.Save this picture!Unintentional Architecture -"MuSimJae () is a name given by the client long ago. In Buddhism, the emphasized concept of 'MuSim' refers to 'MuBunByulSim' (), meaning 'a mind without discrimination, a wakeful mind free from delusion.' It describes a clear and bright state of mind that steps away from discerning losses and gains, embracing the flow of the vast universe.Save this picture!However, imagining a 'MuSim' residential space was truly not easy. Could it be a home that embraces simplicity and modesty? Or perhaps a place where efficiency is maximized, ensuring every resource and effort contributes to optimal living conditions? We explored multiple design options and engaged in detailed discussions and debates, all aimed at progressively refining our approach to meet the client's vision for their ideal living space. Through this process, it was concluded that MuSimJae is a space where, the moment the owner returns and steps into the entrance, they are liberated from all worldly distractions and can return to a state of complete self-fulfillment.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Confrontation and Communication with Nature -To capture the profound meaning of human existence alongside the grandeur of nature, a design was envisioned for a house that diminishes the distinctions between life and death within the vast flow of the universe. The first step was to leverage the stunning natural scenery of Gyeryongsan, where the site is located. All the main living spaces of the house were oriented towards the mountain. The living room and study feature large floor-to-ceiling windows that generously draw in the ridge lines of Gyeryongsan. Notably, the living room on the second floor utilizes walls angled towards the windows to expand the view, and the balcony railings were designed to be as transparent as possible to avoid obstructing the scenery. The windows in the master bedroom and guest room are aligned with the height of the beds to bring the sky, mountain, and forest closer to the occupants. The loft's skylight offers views of the night sky, while the windows in the stairwell offer a view of Sammubbong., the highest peak of Gyeryongsan, as one ascends the stairs.Save this picture!Elegant Yet Unpretentious -"Modest but not shabby, elegant but not luxurious"this is how Kim Busik described the palaces of Baekje in the historical Korean record "Samguk Sagi." Musimjae is neither a grand palace nor a high-cost luxury home. Rather, it is a very simple and humble small house with a total floor area of less than 200 square meters. Its design is extremely simple, but it offers a unique interior space height due to its response to the site's varying levels and its gable roof. The materials, colors, and details are chosen with simplicity in mind, yet the spatial profile is subtly dignified, offering rich, elegant volumes and various perspectives. The aim was to include everything necessary, no more, no less. Even so, we sincerely hope that this residence adequately reflects the discerning, unpretentious heart of the homeowner. (Written by Hangman Zo)Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialBrickMaterials and TagsPublished on November 14, 2024Cite: "MUSIMJAE / TAAL Architects" 13 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023320/musimjae-taal-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences / KPMB ArchitectsSave this picture! Tom ArbanUniversityBoston, United StatesArchitects: KPMB ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:345000 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Tom ArbanManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: UniFor, Aarco, Armstrong Ceilings, Dadanco, Millworks Custom Manufacturing (2001) Inc. Lead Architects: Bruce Kuwabara, Marianne McKenna, Luigi LaRocca, Paulo Rocha, Lucy Timbers, David Smythe, Kael Opie, Tyler Loewen, Melissa Ng, Matt Krivosudsky, Tyler Hall, Amin Monsefi, Victor Garzon, Samantha Hart, Nicholas Wong, Olivia di Filice, Jason Chang, Fotini Pitoglou, Carolyn Lee, Kayley Mullings, Armin Tadevosyan More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University is a landmark for the university. It transforms the skyline, meets laudable sustainability goals, and prioritizes human-centered design, maximizing collaboration and interconnectivity. The project brings together the mathematics, statistics, and computer science departments, building community among the 3000 students, faculty, and staff. Realized as a vertical campus.Save this picture!Save this picture!Towering boldly over the banks of the Charles River at 19 stories, and spanning 345,000 square feet, the Center is the largest, sustainable, operational fossil fuel-free building in Boston. Recognized by its cantilevered volumes that feature both reddish-brown-colored diagonal louvered (to minimize solar gain and maximize shading) and gleaming mirrored sawtooth facades that rest atop the triple-glazed curtain wall that clads the structure. While contributing to the buildings distinctive linear aesthetic, these design elements also contribute to comfort and sustainability efforts, keeping the building warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.Save this picture!The podium juts out to hover over Commonwealth Avenue to complete the streetscape and generate maximum ground-floor animation on the avenue. Highly transparent and porous, it functions as an urban porch for arrival, study, and gathering. The Center is conceptualized to function as ascending academic neighborhood with lower floors devoted to math and statistics, middle floors for computer science, and top floors for interdisciplinary work and public space. A central atrium unites faculty and students in a collaborative spirit and an interconnected staircase emerges from the area weaving upwards of 138 floors to connect various disciplines, nurture cross-pollination of ideas, and spark serendipitous encounters.Save this picture!The design sets an ambitious new sustainability precedent for future academic buildings in Boston and beyond. In line with Boston Universitys Climate Action Plan, which aims to reduce the institutions carbon emissions to zero by 2040, the Center is targeted to attain LEED Platinum and is 100% operational fossil-fuel free with a geothermal closed-loop system that heats and cools the building through a ground source heat pump system.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The building draws on renewable and alternative energy sources, including groundwater recharge systems and cutting-edge exterior shading systems. Open interior spaces take advantage of the Centers unique position in the heart of Boston, with expansive river views afforded from three sides of the building. Classrooms and collaboration spaces are illuminated with an abundance of light with floor-to-ceiling windows to remind students enveloped in the digital realm to remain inspired by the natural world and remember the link between technology and humanity. Whiteboard walls throughout the core stimulate collaborative ideation while putting processes on display.Save this picture!Save this picture!The state-of-the-art building includes 12 classrooms, two computer labs, a cafe on the ground floor, numerous collaboration spaces, and a plaza with a covered bike shelter. The stacked campus culminates in an event space and a three-story-high open-air pavilion. Green roofs and terraces are located throughout the Center to connect students, faculty, and staff to the natural environment, and offer views of the city. These open spaces allow for increased connection and collaboration among the various departments that now call the Center home.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officePublished on November 13, 2024Cite: "Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences / KPMB Architects" 13 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1005192/boston-university-center-for-computing-and-data-sciences-kpmb-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save? / KPMB ArchitectsYou've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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