Short: Microsoft released DirectX 3.0

Microsoft has released version 3.0 of its DirectX set of APIs. The new APIs allow developers to create multimedia applications, including support for multiplayer online games, 3D positional sound, and support for various input devices such as joysticks.

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Sept. 25, 1996 4:15 p.m. PT

has released version 3.0 of its DirectX set of APIs. The new APIs allow developers to create multimedia applications, including support for multiplayer online games, 3D positional sound, and support for various input devices such as joysticks.