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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Industry
Microsoft Tried To Acquire At Least One Mobile Games Publisher, Says CMA’s Final Report
Microsoft reportedly tried to acquire at least one unnamed mobile games publisher, as noted in the CMA's final report.
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Industry
Xbox Hardware Revenue Declined 30% In 2023 Q3
Xbox hardware revenue declined by 30% in a sluggish 2023 Q3 in which the only positive was the growth of the Xbox Game Pass.
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News
The UK Will Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal
The UK regulatory bodies have made the decision to block Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, citing anti-competitive concerns.
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News
Lawsuit Against Microsoft Cites Bing’s AI Chatbot In Counterargument
A lawsuit filed against Microsoft in order to block the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard cites Bing's ChatGPT-based AI in arguments.
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Games
Microsoft Rewards Possibly Teasing A Major Hollow Knight: Silksong Reveal
A new Microsoft Awards listing hints at a possible announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, directly linking to a search for it.
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Games
Wu-Tang Clan Action RPG Will Adapt Anime Style And Melee Combat
The upcoming martial arts-based entry Project Shaolin will reportedly feature an Anime style and melee combat.
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Industry
A Ubisoft+ Tile Has Appeared On The Xbox Rewards App
Ubisoft+ was recently sighted on the Xbox app by a bundle of users around the globe, suggesting an official integration in the near future.
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Industry
Microsoft In Talks To Release An Official Xbox Emulator In The Future
As per the latest rumors, Microsoft is exploring bringing an official Xbox emulator to current-gen consoles in the future.
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Industry
The Microsoft-Activision Deal Has Been Approved In Japan
The JFTC has revealed that the Microsoft-Activision deal has been approved in Japan, saying it does not restrict competition.
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News
US Congressmen Allege Sony Is Hurting Xbox In Japan
A bipartisan group of congressmen alleges that Sony is actively working to keep Xbox out of the Japanese market.
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News
Microsoft Has A 70% Chance Of Closing The Activision Deal, Says Citigroup
Wall Street believes Microsoft is more likely to close the Activision Blizzard deal after findings from UK's regulatory authorities.
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Industry
Microsoft-Activision Buyout Will “Not Result in a Substantial Lessening of Competition,” Says CMA
UK's CMA believes that the Microsoft-Activision deal will not harm the console market. It may likely approve the deal in the future.
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Industry
Microsoft’s EU Remedies Don’t Mention Sony, Only Cloud Streaming Rivals
Microsoft's proposed remedies to acquire the EU's seal of approval surprisingly don't mention Sony and only concern cloud streaming rivals.
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Tech
Microsoft To Release Its Mobile Games Store By Next Year
Phil Spencer has recently stated that its upcoming mobile games store will ensure to compete with giants the likes of Google and Apple.
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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.
