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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eXputer Originals
Hi-Fi Rush Is A Wonderful Time Machine To 2005
Hi-Fi Rush is a perfect homage to a very specific cultural period when punk rock was at its height and people expected flying cars by 2020.
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News
Xbox Gaming Revenue Down By 13% Amid Lack Of Big Releases
Microsoft's latest earnings report shows Xbox sales drop as Microsoft’s Gaming Division declines in revenue amid a lack of big releases.
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Industry
Microsoft Serves Sony Subpoena Requesting Confidential Details
Microsoft has issued Sony with a subpoena demanding the giant conglomerate to reveal appropriate business details in light of the FTC trial.
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Games
New Redfall Leak Allegedly Reveals Its Price In Europe
A renowned insider, billbil-kun, has recently revealed the European price of Redfall. The game will also allegedly offer a deluxe upgrade.
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Industry
Halo Infinite Creative Director Joseph Staten Departs From 343 Industries
As reported by Bloomberg, Halo Infinite creative director Joseph Staten is departing from the studio to go back to work at Xbox Publishing.
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Industry
Ex-Halo Infinite Devs Criticize Microsoft’s Leadership Amid Critical Layoffs
Former Halo developers under the Microsoft gaming division have criticized the company for the current state of Halo Infinite.
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eXputer Originals
Microsoft Vs. Gamers: The Fight For Blizzard
A group of ten Call of Duty fans is ready to take on Microsoft in court over their Activision acquisition.
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News
European Gaming Labor Group Backs Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard Deal
A large European labor organization representing game developers is backing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
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News
Microsoft Faces An Antitrust Warning From The EU Over Activision-Blizzard Deal
EU regulators are warning Microsoft that its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard could face an antitrust investigation.
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Games
Scalebound Revival Could Be Coming, Alleges New Report
A prominent insider, Nick Baker, reportedly claimed that Microsoft and Platinum Games are in early talks to revive the canceled Scalebound.
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eXputer Originals
Will Monopolies Kill Gaming? Ft. Microsoft And Blizzard
With the drastic increase in studio acquisitions by Sony and Microsoft, industry consolidation is becoming a rapidly increasing concern.
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Entertainment
The Game Awards’ Twitter Thinks Halo Was Paramount’s No.1 Show Last Year
Contrary to a The Game Awards Tweet, Halo wasn't the No.1 show on Paramount+ in 2022; it was the Yellowstone prequel 1923.
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Games
Shadow Warrior 3 Allegedly Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Hints Microsoft
Fast-paced FPS Shadow Warrior 3 is allegedly slated to arrive on the Xbox Game Pass, as hinted by a push notification on the app.
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Industry
UK’s CMA Extends Deadline For Its Activision-Blizzard Report
CMA (Competition & Markets Authority) of the United Kingdom has extended the deadline for the ongoing Activision-Blizzard deal by two months.
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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.
