Microsoft

Opinion

2024 was the year of Microsoft's grand pivot | Opinion

Expectations this year would suffer a drought of high-quality releases were very much defied – but it's the reinvention of Xbox that will be 2024's lasting legacy

Dec. 20, 2024 Rob Fahey

Feature

Should Xbox and PlayStation make a handheld console? | Opinion

When it comes to the PlayStation or Xbox handheld console, the question is not whether they could, more whether they should.

Dec. 18, 2024 Sam Naji

Promotional image of PlayStation Vita with one hand holding the system and another using the touchscreen

Opinion

Handheld consoles are the industry's next battleground | Opinion

With both Microsoft and Sony planning portable launches down the line, and Switch and Steam Deck defining their respective markets, gaming's future seems to be handheld

Nov. 29, 2024 Rob Fahey

News

Xbox's plan to see games via Android app delayed by court order

Microsoft's Sarah Bond says functionality is "ready to go" but Google claims platform holder is choosing not to launch it

Nov. 28, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Xbox shuts down Avatar Editor app | News-in-brief

App will no longer be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows devices from January 9, 2025, users to receive refunds for purchases

Nov. 26, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Xbox Cloud Gaming to support titles from players' game libraries

Update: Microsoft has launched a beta version of its cloud streaming service for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers

Nov. 21, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Merlin Entertainments to invest over $110m in Minecraft-themed attractions

Deal will see themed rides and stores to open in existing theme parks and city centres in the UK and US

Nov. 20, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

Feature

Xbox's mission to uplift indies in emerging markets

We talk to the firm's global expansion team about the market across Southeast Asia, and its efforts to help developers succeed internationally

Nov. 19, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

Opinion

Microsoft's Xbox transition moves into high gear | Opinion

With a campaign about Xbox as a cross-platform service and "no red lines" for first-party on other platforms, the change to Microsoft's games business speeds to a conclusion

Nov. 15, 2024 Rob Fahey

News

ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing

Members of ZeniMax Workers United-CWA say firm didn't notify union about contracting out work

Nov. 13, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Microsoft interested in more M&A, Spencer says

"We're not going to grow the market with $1,000 consoles," Microsoft Gaming boss says as the firm looks at mobile

Nov. 13, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

Opinion

Black Ops 6 does the business for Microsoft | Opinion

Call of Duty's performance is exactly what Microsoft needed from the landmark franchise, and points the way to the future of its games business

Nov. 1, 2024 Rob Fahey

News

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 breaks records for Game Pass subscriptions

Update: Franchise as a whole has surpassed 500m units sold

Oct. 31, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Microsoft gaming revenue up 43% year-on-year due to Activision acquisition

Microsoft noted a "net impact" of the ABK investment, with its Xbox content and services revenue up 61% YoY

Oct. 31, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

News

Microsoft CEO pay rises 63% to $79 million

Satya Nadella's salary amounted to $2.5 million, with $71.2 million in stock awards

Oct. 25, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

Feature

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could boost Game Pass subscribers by 2.5m to 4m

Analysts give their predictions on the impact of the new Call of Duty into Xbox’s subscription service

Oct. 24, 2024 Christopher Dring

Opinion

Black Ops 6 is make-or-break for the Game Pass strategy | Opinion

A year after buying Activision Blizzard, Microsoft finally has a Game Pass launch exclusive for Call of Duty. How this plays out will weigh heavily on its future strategy

Oct. 18, 2024 Rob Fahey