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’s Acquisition Of Activision-Blizzard Has Been Approved In The EU
Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been approved in the European Union, breaking from the UK's CMA decision.
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Industry
Microsoft Patents A Modular VR Device That Can Be Personalized By Every User
Microsoft has recently patented a new VR and AR modular device that can seemingly switch between peripherals depending on the users' needs.
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Games
Starfield’s New Mature Rating By ESRB Confirms Various Gory Details
Starfield has received a mature 18+ rating by ESRB, and it also brings a detailed description emphasizing the gory nature of the entry.
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Games
Redfall Developer Gets Mocked For The Game’s Terrible Launch
The Environment Artist for Redfall recently stated how she had to bear mockery and harassment due to the game's terrible launch.
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Games
Microsoft Apparently Had No Faith In Redfall; Arkane Lyon Developing A “More Ambitious” Game
As per a French retailer who met the devs, Microsoft was not interested in Redfall, and Arkane Lyon is developing a "more ambitious" game.
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Industry
The CMA Might Have Blocked The Microsoft-Activision Merger For The Next 10 Years
CMA has decided to prevent the Microsoft and Activision merger for another 10 years to keep the current competitive dynamics unchanged.
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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.
