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Microsoft goes all-in on the 'evergreen platform'

Bowing out of launch exclusives for Xbox Series X means Microsoft is now fully committed to the bold vision it's talked about for so many years

Jan. 17, 2020 Rob Fahey

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Microsoft announces plans to be "carbon negative" by 2030

Company also plans to remove all its historical carbon emissions by 2050

Jan. 16, 2020 Rebekah Valentine

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Phil Spencer confirms Xbox will be at E3 2020

Platform holder responds to Sony's decision to ditch major games showcase for a second consecutive year

Jan. 14, 2020 James Batchelor

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GTA IV unavailable on Steam because Rockstar can no longer generate keys

Removal of support for Games For Windows Live forces publisher to look for other distribution options

Jan. 13, 2020 Rebekah Valentine

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Microsoft first-party titles to be cross-compatible between Xbox One, Xbox Series X

Matt Booty: "We want to make sure that if someone invests in Xbox between now and [Series X] that they made a good investment"

Jan. 10, 2020 Rebekah Valentine

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Console makers lay out their 2020 visions | Opinion

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all have very different ideas of where the console market is going in 2020 and beyond - and it's even possible that they're all correct

Dec. 20, 2019 Rob Fahey

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Undead Labs' Jeff Strain opens New Orleans development academy

Microsoft to support "partnered, broad-discipline game development academy" to offer wider industry opportunities

Dec. 16, 2019 Rebekah Valentine

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Microsoft severs ties with Mixer streamer after 'sex offender' comment

Harrison 'HarrisonJr' Patrick Stewart apologises but channel is now unverified

Dec. 13, 2019 James Batchelor

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Xbox Series X officially revealed at The Game Awards

Ninja Theory developing sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice for the console

Dec. 13, 2019 Rebekah Valentine

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Microsoft shareholders reject call for gender pay gap report

Additional proposal to report on employee representation on board of directors also dismissed

Dec. 4, 2019 Rebekah Valentine

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Microsoft's cheaper, discless next-gen Xbox reportedly still in the works

New report indicates Lockhart still planned as a logical fit with Game Pass, xCloud

Dec. 4, 2019 Rebekah Valentine

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Phil Spencer: "Nobody's asking for VR" on Xbox

Xbox boss cites concerns with VR's form and popularity in strategy around Microsoft's next console

Nov. 28, 2019 Matthew Handrahan

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"No plans" for Project xCloud exclusives

Microsoft emphasises that it is "very early in the multi-year journey" for games streaming service

Nov. 25, 2019 James Batchelor

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Minecraft Earth has been downloaded 1.4m times in the US

One week after launch, Mojang's mobile AR adventure has a ways to go to catch Pokemon Go

Nov. 21, 2019 Rebekah Valentine

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Xbox publicizes accessibility guidelines for developers

Document includes suggestions for elements such as text, audio, difficulty options, UI, and more

Nov. 21, 2019 Rebekah Valentine

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Dontnod "didn't want to shy away" from the difficulty of creating a transgender hero

Game director Florent Guillaume on why it was important to define Tell Me Why's Tyler Ronan by more than just his gender identity

Nov. 19, 2019 James Batchelor

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Making Gears of War click for more than the hardcore

The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson's MIGS keynote talked about changes made in the name of broader appeal

Nov. 19, 2019 Brendan Sinclair

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Xbox: "People are using xCloud to create couch co-op"

Microsoft's xCloud leaders discuss what they've learned -- and still need to learn -- about game streaming

Nov. 18, 2019 Christopher Dring

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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Live from X019

Latest episode discusses the biggest announcement from Xbox's event -- technically, before they happened

Nov. 15, 2019 GamesIndustry.biz Staff

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New IP from Obsidian and Rare lead X019 announcements

Meanwhile, Xbox gears up for Christmas with new Game Pass releases and $150 Black Friday discount

Nov. 14, 2019 James Batchelor

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Project xCloud expands with 50 new titles, coming to Japan, India and more next year

Xbox's streaming service will be incorporated into Xbox Game Pass; Bluetooth controller support coming next year

Nov. 14, 2019 James Batchelor

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Microsoft and Dontnod reveal narrative adventure with transgender protagonist

Life Is Strange developer's Tell Me Why debuts at X019, arrives on Xbox and PC next year

Nov. 14, 2019 James Batchelor

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Microsoft using Xbox Adaptive Controller to rehabilitate US veterans

Company is working with Veteran Affairs to roll out device to medical centres

Nov. 12, 2019 James Batchelor

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Microsoft Japan's four-day week trial boosts productivity by 40%

Company also noted paper and electricity consumption dropped significantly

Nov. 5, 2019 James Batchelor

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Mixer signs exclusive deal with Shroud

Michael Grzesiek leaves Twitch channel with 7 million followers behind for Microsoft's livestreaming platform

Oct. 24, 2019 Brendan Sinclair