What Do You Think of Microsoft's New Logo?

In preparation for its Windows 8 launch, which is being lauded as one of Microsoft's most important launches of all time, the Redmond-based company has been revamping many of its logos.

Just a few months ago they updated their Windows logo with a clean, crisp san-serif font called Segoe UI, and today they showed off their new Microsoft logo, which follows suit.

The logo contains a slightly bolder version of the same font, but forgoes the bold letters and italics of its predecessors.

There's been plenty of arguments already over the new logo - chiefly whether it's excessively square, beautifully simple, or just plain boring.

Microsoft has uploaded a video showcasing the launch of the new logo.

You can read all about the logo transformation on Microsoft's blog, but more importantly - what do you think of it? Let us know in the comments.

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Final Fantasy XIV Version 2.0 Named A Realm Reborn

Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XIV’s sweeping version 2.0 update finally has an official name: A Realm Reborn. Originally announced in October 2011, version 2.0 re-launches Final Fantasy XIV, adding a new map system, new client software and more.

During E3, Square Enix detailed Final Fantasy XIV version 2.0, describing that only one Ifrit summon will be available per server. The update will also add a new graphics engine, tweak XIV’s battle regimen system and expand the role of Chocobos.

Producer Naoki Yoshida commented that “Since announcing our plans for the future of the title last October, we have been working tirelessly to include all of the elements that we have promised in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. This new title not only becomes a symbol of a completely new Final Fantasy XIV, but also marks the beginning of a new stage as the latest title in the Final Fantasy series.”

Square Enix previously said that an alpha test of A Realm Reborn would begin in September, with the final release to follow in late 2012 or early 2013. For more details, including Square Enix's eventual plans to bring the game to PlayStation 3, be sure to read our interview with producer Naoki Yoshida from E3 and check out Final Fantasy XIV’s official site for information on the realm of Eorza and details on the full world of Hydaelyn.

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