Microsoft
Microsoft, a global tech leader, dominates in hardware and software. Windows, a key player in entertainment, productivity, and gaming, showcases the company’s influence. Over the last two decades,
Microsoft heavily invested in the Xbox brand, releasing five consoles: Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series X|S. eXputer offers dedicated content, including news, and opinions on Microsoft and its subsidiaries.
- Year Founded: April 4, 1975
- Founders: Bill Gates, Paul Allen
- Subsidiaries: Xbox Game Studios, 343 Games, Playground Games
- CEO: Satya Nadella
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Games
Microsoft’s FTC Documents Mention A PS5 Superman Game
In an FTC document filed by Microsoft's lawyers, a small tidbit begets the possibility of a Superman game on the PS5.
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News
Sony Asks The UK To Force Microsoft To Sell Call of Duty
Sony has asked UK authorities to consider forcing Microsoft to divest the Call of Duty franchise for the Activision deal to go through.
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News
Microsoft Insists Game Pass Prices Will Not Increase Due To The Merger
In a response to the CMA findings from last month, Microsoft has quelled any doubts regarding a possible price increase for Xbox Game Pass.
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News
Microsoft Claims It Can Make Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Run Smoothly On Switch
Microsoft has argued it can make Warzone 2 run smoothly on Nintendo Switch in its response to the UK Regulator's remedies notice.
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News
PlayStation Boss Says He Wants To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan seeks to stop the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft over concerns over the COD franchise.
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Games
Forza Horizon 5 Launches The Horizon Wilds Takeover Series With New Update
The Horizon Wild Series update for Forza Horizon 5 launched on February 28 and brought a host of new features, cars, and bug fixes with it.
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News
Phil Spencer: Making Xbox Relevant On Mobile Is The “Real Strategic Angle” Behind Activision Deal
Speaking to Xbox On, Phil Spencer said the real strategic angle behind the Microsoft-Activision merger is to gain relevancy on mobile.
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Industry
Video Game Ports For Xbox Are Possibly Being Ignored By Developers
Developers might be ignoring video game ports for Xbox platforms in favor of PlayStation as recent games fail to meet acceptable standards.
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Industry
Console Manufacturers Will Switch To 3-4 Year Upgrade Cycles Like PCs, Says CMA
One report submitted to the CMA says that console manufacturers are moving from 8–10-year cycles to PC-esque 3-4-year upgrade cycles.
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Industry
Sony Claims Its AAA Exclusives Are Not Profitable
Sony claims that its first-party exclusives are not profitable, citing the importance of third-party revenue for innovative technologies.
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News
Microsoft-Activision Merger Isn’t A Necessity For Xbox Long-Term, Says Analyst
Karol Severin, a senior games analyst at MIDiA Research, said that Xbox will continue to exist even if the acquisition doesn't go through.
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Industry
China Likely Next In Line To Approve The Microsoft-Activision Merger
The Microsoft-Activision merger is likely to arrive at a turning point as China seemingly prepares to approve the deal in the coming days.
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Industry
Sony’s Marketing Deal With Call Of Duty Is Ending Next Year
The deal allowing Sony to market Call of Duty is expiring in 2024, with Brad Smith also saying Microsoft's new offer is even better.
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Games
Microsoft Seemingly Created AI That Plays Minecraft For You
Microsoft has seemingly whipped up an AI that can play Minecraft in your place. The AI is able to complete a variety of in-game tasks.
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Industry
Xbox Reveals A New Oreo-Themed Xbox Series S Edition
Xbox has recently announced a new Oreo-themed Xbox Series S variant in a new Twitter post, but more info will be revealed at a later date.
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Games
Nintendo-Microsoft Contract Brings Call of Duty To Nintendo Platforms
The two giants have signed a 10-year contract to bring Xbox games to Nintendo platforms, Microsoft President Brad Smith confirmed on Twitter.
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Xbox
Microsoft Has Raised Xbox Series X|S Prices In Sweden
Swedish gamers will be paying extra for current-generation Xbox systems as Microsoft boosts the costs of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
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Industry
Microsoft Has Offered A 15-Year Call Of Duty Deal To Sony
Microsoft apparently offered a 15-year deal to Sony for Call of Duty, which is more than the ten-year licensing proposal reported before.
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News
Activision Has Reportedly Hired Morgan Stanley For Activism Defense
Activision Blizzard has reportedly hired the investment bank Morgan Stanley for activism defense and potential divestures.
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News
PlayStation Has Double The Monthly Active Users Xbox Has, Says Microsoft
In the CMA report, Microsoft said that PlayStation has double the monthly active users (MAUs) of Xbox worldwide, showing Sony's dominance.
