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Microsoft Store gives app developers option to keep 100% of revenue, but not games
The company will allow third-party payment systems from July 28, but not for game developers
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Kim Swift joins Xbox Game Studios Publishing
Former Stadia game design director signs on as senior director of cloud gaming
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Microsoft brings back Xbox Design Lab
Originally launched in 2016, the program now also lets players customise Xbox Wireless Controllers for Series X|S
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Bethesda's Starfield, Redfall bookend Xbox E3 conference
Recent acquisition's efforts given the spotlight as Halo Infinite multiplayer goes free-to-play, Forza Horizon 5 goes to Mexico, and more
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Xbox wants to release a game every three months
The company lays out its ambition to reach billions of gamers
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Xbox to expand Game Pass and xCloud with more devices, countries and enhancements
Microsoft is updating its data centers with Xbox Series X hardware
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Microsoft announces merged Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase
Presentation featuring Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and other titles to be held June 13
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A deposition suggests Xbox approached Nintendo about xCloud, showing how fluid this unusual console war can be
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Apple questions credibility of Xbox testimony
Update: Epic files opposition, Microsoft also working on a response
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Epic pushed for subscription-free multiplayer on Xbox ahead of Apple battle
CEO Tim Sweeney told Xbox boss Phil Spencer that "certain plans for August" would create an "extraordinary opportunity"
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Xbox: Democratising game development is important for society
Sarah Bond, head of Microsoft's new Gaming Ecosystem Organisation, talks about the firm's efforts to make cloud accessible to even the smallest teams
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Microsoft reportedly considered lowering its revenue share on Xbox game sales
Documents reveal platform holder explored taking 12% of console game revenues, down from the current 30%
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Microsoft lowers its share for Microsoft Store PC game sales
Starting August 1, platform holder will take 12% of PC game revenues, down from the current 30%
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Free-to-play games on Xbox no longer require Live Gold subscription
Over 50 titles are now free to download and play
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Microsoft's ID@Azure pitches cloud services to indies
Program offers free access to dev tools and case studies to use Microsoft's cloud tech on all platforms and engines
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Microsoft xCloud beta rolls out on iOS and PC tomorrow
Apple initially blocked the app, but users will be able to play Xbox games via Edge, Chrome or Safari browsers
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Xbox controller drift lawsuit to be settled out of court
Microsoft's call for the case to be moved to arbitration was successful
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Microsoft tests removal of Xbox Live requirement for free-to-play games
Release notes in Insiders testing program say Microsoft will no longer require a paid subscription to play free-to-play games online
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Microsoft adds touch controls to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles
Over 50 games can now be played with an Android device instead of a controller
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Xbox Live becomes Xbox network
Microsoft made the change to distinguish its online service from Xbox Live Gold
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Phil Spencer stresses exclusivity in ZeniMax deal
Xbox head talks about acquisition, saying "this is about delivering great exclusive games for you that ship on platforms where Game Pass exists"
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Microsoft confirms some future Bethesda games will be Xbox, PC exclusive
As the acquisition of ZeniMax Media closes, Microsoft's Phil Spencer offers clarity on multi-platform future of Bethesda games
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Microsoft's Zenimax acquisition approved by EU
Update: European Commission has no concerns with the deal impacting the common market
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Microsoft adds framerate boost for older titles on Xbox X|S
First games to benefit from "FPS Boost" are Far Cry 4, New Super Lucky's Tale, Sniper Elite 4, UFC 4, and Watch Dogs 2
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Microsoft launches gaming accessibility testing platform for developers
Industry-first platform uses updated Xbox Accessibility Guidelines to help developers make games more accessible