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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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.
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Industry
Microsoft CEO: Small Market Share In Japan Shows Activision Deal Won’t Hurt Competition
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that regulators should look at the Xbox market share in Japan to see how the industry needs more competition.
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News
Xenia Xbox 360 Emulator Successfully Ported To Xbox Series X|S
The Xenia Xbox 360 emulator originally made for PC has been ported to Xbox Series X|S. It has been ported in the form of a third-party app.
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News
Xbox Allegedly Will Not Be Distributing Physical Copies In Brazil Anymore
According to a recent report confirmed with retailers, Xbox will not be distributing physical copies of its games in Brazil anymore.
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News
Xbox Has Allegedly Canceled Its E3 Appearance Due To A Marketing Budget Cut
Xbox will not attend E3 this year. Their absence is reportedly due to a cut in Xbox's marketing budget. Xbox will have its own events instead.
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Games
Custom Hi-Fi Rush Xbox Controllers Designed By Talented Vendor
A well-renowned designer of custom Xbox controllers has seemingly designed multiple fan art showcasing Hi-Fi Rush-inspired controllers.
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Games
Xbox 360 Marketplace Delisting Over 40 Select Games With DLC
Microsoft announced that it will be removing a number of games and associated add-ons from the Xbox 360 Marketplace on 7th February 2023.
