Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series To Feature 3D Gaming, Nice LIVE Integration

Considering that the Zune HD offers 3D gaming and the Windows Phone 7 Series takes many of it’s notes from the Zune HD operating system, it should come as no surprise that 3D gaming is coming to Microsoft’s newest mobile operating system.

According to reports, Microsoft is once again partnering with XNA Game Studio 4.0 to allow developers to create 3D features for Windows powered mobile phones.

With the Game Developers Conference under way, Microsoft has revealed that they are attempting to offer a new, innovate and in-depth new way to play games, which according to SlashGear will offer “the sort of integration between platforms that we’ve only ever dreamed about.”

During the conference Microsoft annoucned that XNA Game Studio 4.0 will include accelerated 3D APIs, which will allow 3D games to dominate the system over traditional games.

Spokespeople also announced Xbox LIVE integration features that will allow users to find coveted “achievements” while receiving push notifications for turn-based gaming. Unfortunately Microsoft has yet to reveal if multi-player gaming will be offered on the system, although recent reports seem to be pointing to exactly that possibility. [Engadget]