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 Allegedly Developing New Xbox Controller With Touchpad
A new whirring rumor suggests that Microsoft is internally testing a new Xbox controller with an integrated touchpad and "HD Rumble" haptics.
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Games
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Sold Over 150,000 Retail Copies In A Week In Japan
Data published by Famitsu reveals that Nintendo's Pokemon Scarlet and Violet saw a slight drop in sales but remained at the top of sales charts.
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News
75% Of The Public Response To The CMA Is In Favor Of The Microsoft-Activision Buyout
The Consumer Markets Authority received over 2100 public comments over the Microsoft-Activision deal during its review of the acquisition
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News
The Xbox Series X And S Have Sold More Than 20 Million Units
The Xbox Series X and S have officially sold over 20 million units. These are the fastest sales for an Xbox console ever.
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Industry
PlayStation 5 And Xbox Series Are Battling For No.1 In UK This Year
Xbox Series is fighting with PlayStation 5 for the biggest console in the UK this year and the gap is only 20k units.
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News
Rand Al Thor Further Cements Jez Corden’s Statement About Upcoming Xbox’s 2023 Showcase
Following the claims from Jez Corden regarding Xbox's alleged upcoming event, another YouTuber says he has heard the same from some sources.
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News
Microsoft Heavily Promoting Windows 11 Gaming In India While Leaving Xbox Out
Microsoft has been heavily promoting Windows 11 gaming at the Indian Comic Con, featuring banners that say nothing rivals gaming on Windows.
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Industry
Halo: The Endless Trademark Registration Opposed By French Studio
Amplitude Studios, a Paris-based studio, has opposed Microsoft's trademark registration application for Halo: The Endless.
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Industry
Verizon Offering Standalone Xbox Series S With A Free Second Controller
Verizon is featuring a striking deal, selling a standalone Xbox Series S with a free second controller option only for $299.99.
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Games
Overwatch 2 Partners With Microsoft To Bring Free Overwatch Coins
Microsoft and Overwatch 2 have partnered to bring a new way to earn Overwatch Coins. A custom Ramattra-skinned Xbox Series X can also be won.
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News
Microsoft Was Notably Absent From The 2022 Game Awards
Xbox was suprisingly absent from the 2022 Game Awards. Apart from a few Game Pass trailers, the company had no announcements to make.
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Games
One Of Microsoft’s Games May Seemingly Take A Decade To Complete
One of Microsoft's projects currently in the brewer may take a whole decade to develop. The info comes from the complaint issued by the FTC.
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News
The FTC is Suing to Block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard
The FTC is suing to stop the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. This puts a wedge in Microsoft plans, but the fight isn't over.
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Industry
Split Vote At FTC Gives Microsoft-Activision Merger New Life
The four-member FTC panel blocking the Microsoft-Activision merger is divided about the deal, which can lead to them approving the merger.
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Industry
New Microsoft Update Fixes Windows 11’s Gaming Performance Issues
A new update rolled out by Microsoft addresses the hiccups caused by the last Windows 11 22H2 build, fixing gaming-related performance issues.
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News
Xbox Game Pass Won’t Stop Microsoft From Selling Games, Says Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer has said that Xbox Game Pass' popularity will never stop Microsoft from traditionally selling games.
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eXputer Originals
Xbox’s Exclusive Drought Is Finally Coming To An End
Xbox has been criticized for its lack of hard-hitting exclusives. This may be coming to an end as Microsoft plans a large category of games.
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News
Sony Says The Microsoft Activision Deal Will Give Xbox An Unfair Advantage
Sony has responded to the planned acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft, detailing their opposition with UK regulatory authorities.
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Games
Phil Spencer Receives “Legend” Award At The NY Game Awards
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been recognized by the NY Game Awards for the Andrew Yoon Legend Award.
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Industry
Microsoft’s Goal Is For Publishers To Have More Competition, Says CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says that the company's goal is for publishers to have more competition and provide more options for gamers.
