After the impressive Minecraft HoloLens demo during E3 2015, Microsoft has announced that instead of gaming, the advanced technology will be utilized more on software developers and enterprise implementations.
The multinational company has clarified that gaming will still be a huge part of the HoloLens, but they will not intend to make it the focus of the project. The CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella explained that, "Gaming will always be a scenario and there will be other entertainment broadly. But, with the V.1 of HoloLens, I want us to push a lot more of the enterprise usage."
Microsoft made use of the famous game Minecraft to introduce the high-end technology. The E3 2015 audience during the demo at the Los Angeles Convention Center were all amazed. Many believed and waited for the company to incorporate the latest invention to their favorite games.
Even Minecraft gamers thought that they will be the first ones to experience the device.
Nadella assures the fans that gaming will always be included in the long term objectives of the HoloLens. Microsoft bought Minecraft because it is the number one console and PC app, and it is also the most paid mobile app on Android and iOS. The tech company recognizes the potential of the game for the HoloLens.
The Microsoft CEO admitted that it may take some time for the company to direct its focus to gaming. Undoubtedly, many gamers were disappointed upon hearing this new development.
Earlier, the company has announced to offer $500,000 to researchers who will aid the company in deeply understanding the role and possible applications of the HoloLens in the industry. Microsoft stated that they will choose five outstanding proposals, then dividing the money among the researchers.
Even before the company revealed its plan for HoloLens, Microsoft already showed its interest in interactive art, new teaching tools, data visualization and new forms of collaboration.
