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Xbox CFO expects supply chain issues to continue through 2022
Tim Stuart said that things "could remain rocky," including during the holiday season
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Xbox Game Pass to add game demos and streaming for owned titles this year
Microsoft will pay developers for demos and share performance stats, also bringing Xbox app for cloud gaming to Samsung TVs
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Phil Spencer to recognize Raven's union once Activision Blizzard merger is done
Report adds that Microsoft currently has no relationship with either the Communication Workers of America, or Gamer Workers Alliance
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Microsoft staff accuse execs of misconduct, abuse
Current and former employees describe ongoing workplace culture frustrations, raise issues with Alex Kipman, Tom Keane, and Terry Myerson
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Microsoft patent application may allow disc owners to access digital games
Document suggests Xbox Series S owners would be able to validate their ownership of games via another device
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Microsoft announces new accessibility tools for devs
The company unveiled its Gaming Accessibility Resource Hub, further guidance as part of its accessibility guidelines, and more
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Microsoft reportedly planning to launch cloud streaming device by summer 2023
Company also said to be in talks with Samsung to add Xbox Game Pass streaming app to televisions
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12-hour Xbox outage leaves console owners unable to launch or buy games
Microsoft reports most issues have now been resolved, is investigating the cause
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Revenues up 6% to $3.74bn in Xbox's best non-holiday quarter to date
Content and services, including Xbox Game Pass, grew 4% to £3.02 billion, but fell short of expectations
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Marty O'Donnell and Mike Salvatori settle legal dispute over Halo music
Pair filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in 2020 over unpaid royalties from using their work in the franchise
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Microsoft considering in-game ads for free-to-play titles - Report
Xbox maker would not take revenue cut and limit ads to a select group of brands at first
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Minecraft launches Rivercraft
The world is intended to serve as a lesson guide to inspire children with solutions for climate change and flooding
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Microsoft & Gamers Outreach announce Beyond Xbox: Therapeutic Play program
In addition to the program the companies released a film also showcasing the benefits of gaming for hospitalized youth
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Xbox looking to publish cloud games
Senior director of cloud gaming Kim Swift detailed the objectives of Xbox's cloud-focused publishing division
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Microsoft opens up cloud functionality to indies with ID@Azure, virtual machines | GDC 2022
Director of product marketing Bryan Saftler tells us why its giving studios of all sizes free access to its cloud tools
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Generation Overlap: The next-gen consoles learn to cohabit | Opinion
Supply and demand issues, coupled with some strategic moves from Microsoft and Nintendo, mean that PS4-era performance will be the industry's baseline for years
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Microsoft promises all Xbox consoles, games and packaging will be 100% recyclable by 2030
Platform holder also urges Xbox users to switch to Energy Saver mode, reiterating that it still downloads updates in standby
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Group urges FTC to monitor Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
Organization collective also expressed concerns over the possible undermining of workers unionization efforts
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Xbox Wire launched in Japan
Official Microsoft news site goes live 20 years after console first debuted in the region
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FTC to investigate Microsoft/Activision deal
The commission will be reviewing whether the acquisition harms competition
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Will Activision Blizzard change Xbox? | Podcast
Latest episode is available to download now as we discuss the industry's biggest deal to date
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Buying Activision Blizzard is the industry's biggest gamble | Opinion
The sheer scale of Microsoft's acquisition shouldn't distract from how risky and difficult it will be - and some major questions won't have answers for years
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Blizzard reiterates commitment to cultural change
Company creates several new roles including new HR and DEI leaders, triples compliance and investigation team
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"The deal that will change the industry forever": Analysts on Microsoft's Activision acquisition
Experts break down the biggest implications from the record-breaking $68.7 billion deal
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Kotick expected to leave Activision Blizzard after Microsoft deal closes
WSJ reports that the CEO discussed buying games press outlets to "change the public narrative about the company"