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XNA 2.0 Release - Good news for Students

Wednesday, December 12 2007 - xna-2-0, game-studio

With the up and coming release of the XNA Game Studio 2.0, Microsoft have announced some benefits that will be offered to faculty members and students in January.

XNA Creators Club Academic Trial Memberships Now Free to Qualified Students and Faculty

Since its release last December, XNA Game Studio has been an incredible success, with 750,000 downloads, adoption by more than 300 universities worldwide and at least nine textbooks on the tools in development. In subjects from computer science to fine arts, introductory courses to graduate and research projects, XNA Game Studio is helping faculty members and students explore the boundaries of applied gaming technology in education. Along with XNA Game Studio 2.0, Microsoft will also provide a free academic trial membership in the XNA Creators Club beginning in January, allowing faculty members and students to use XNA Game Studio 2.0 and Xbox 360 for instructional purposes.

Read the full Press release on XNA Game Studio 2.0 Here.