<p>Microsoft may be cooking up an innovation some gamers view as a dream scenario. According to The Verge, the tech giant is preparing to extend Xbox Live gaming support to Android and iOS devices. This would essentially give its successful digital media network an opportunity to have a cross-platform impact in the gaming world.</p><p>Word of Microsoft's expansion campaign first leaked from a listing on the company's public job board. "We will create a modern framework that is open-source, lightweight, extensible and scalable across various platforms, including Windows Store, Windows Phone, iOS, and Android," the listing read. While the post has since been deleted, The Verge is basing its report on what it calls sources "familiar" with the company's plans.</p><p>Digital Worlds Collide</p><p>A direct competitor of Sony's Playstation Network, Xbox Live delivers features such as online gaming, music, and video streaming to consoles and PCs. Through the Live Anywhere initiative, Microsoft is aiming to bring that experience to mobile devices and other platforms. For now, it appears that Microsoft will allow third-party developers to create games and apps that connect to the Xbox Live network to earn achievements, connect with friends, and possibly engage in cross-platform gaming on virtually any device.</p><p><a href="http://www.gazelle.com/thehorn/2014/03/14/xbox-live-to-android-and-ios-games-teases-cross-platform-opportunities/">Keep reading...</a></p>