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
Phil Spencer Is Against Using AI To Replace The “Creative Process” Of Game Development
Phil Spencer recently discussed his positive outlook on the evolving AI tech, iterating that it can be used to streamline game development.
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Industry
Microsoft Expects The Arrival Of Next-Gen Consoles In 2028, Says Court Filings
Microsoft has recently revealed in court filings that it expects the arrival of the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation consoles in 2028.
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Games
Microsoft: Redfall Sold Minimal Figures, Future ZeniMax Titles Will Come To PlayStation
During the latest FTC hearing for the Microsoft-Activision merger, it was revealed that Redfall sold "minimal" units.
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Games
Halo Infinite: Devs “Shift Resources” To Renounce Seasonal Cutscenes
The Halo community director announced on Twitter that Halo Infinite would no longer feature seasonal cutscenes to focus on other content.
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Games
Gears Of War 3 And Judgement Servers Are Brimming With Life Once Again
Gears of War 3 and Judgement servers have returned to their "updated" condition, adding several features, such as increased XP and more.
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First-Party Xbox Games Now Have Over 150 Million Monthly Users
As per Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty, Xbox first-party titles have amassed over 150 million Monthly Active Users (MAU) on all platforms.
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How Xbox Could Win The Showcase Battle Despite PlayStation’s Rumored Second Presentation
Combined with the various rumors going around and Xbox's strong line-up of games, the upcoming showcase is shaping up to be an exciting event.
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Games
All First-Party Games In The Xbox Showcase Will Have Actual Gameplay And No “Full” CGI Trailers
The upcoming Xbox Showcase will feature no full CGI trailers for its show of first-party games, confirms Xbox Games Marketing's VP.
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Industry
Activision Games Could Be Withdrawn From The UK To Counter Acquisition Rejection
Activision games could withdraw entirely from the UK market in the future if the Microsoft-Activision merger situation is not solved.
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Industry
European Commission Says Microsoft-Activision Merger Represents Positive Development
European Commission has recently claimed that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, in fact, represents a positive development.
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Games
Forza Motorsport’s Cover Art Leaks Ahead Of Release
A cover for the upcoming Forza Motorsport has leaked online; the image was included in an email from Xbox Game Pass.
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Industry
Microsoft-Activision Deal Gets The Green Light In China
Microsoft's $69 billion bid to acquire Activision-Blizzard has been approved in the largest gaming market in the world.
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Industry
Xbox Experimenting Ways To Include Ads In Games; Timed Slices Are Also Planned
Microsoft is reportedly investigating various methods to implement ads in Xbox games. Timed Slices of games could also become a feature.
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Industry
The CMA Responds To The EU Approving Microsoft-Activision Merger
The CMA seems to have criticized the recent events concerning EU's approval of the Microsoft-Activision deal.
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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.
