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
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.
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Xbox
Micromania France Offering Xbox All Access Deal For Xbox Series S; First Month Free
French retailer is offering "Xbox All Access" sale for the Xbox Series S; the first month is free. It is 24.99 euros per month for two years.
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Games
Halo Infinite Bot Bootcamp Suddenly Removed Following Winter Update
Halo Infinite silently plucked out the popular multiplayer PvE mode in the recent winter update. Fans have reacted negatively to the removal.
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Games
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Gathers Nearly 90,000 Concurrent Players
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has flourished anew, seeing a massive rise in concurrent players after going free to play on Steam until November 7th.
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Games
Arkane Studios Has An Unannounced AAA Project In The Works
Arkane Studios, the masterminds behind beloved games such as Dishonored and Prey, is currently working on a new AAA project.
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Industry
“Big” Update Confirmed For Xbox PC App, Arriving In Two Weeks
Phil Spencer appeared in a podcast to discuss various events and plans regarding the future of Xbox, showing enthusiasm for the coming year.
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Games
New Halo Infinite Weapon VK78 Commando Spotted At Halo Event
Seeing as how the weaponry in Halo Infinite is lacking a lot of diversity, the team revealed a new weapon called the VK78 Commando.
