News Microsoft reveals the diversity of its workforce Like its closest competitors, Microsoft is 70 per cent male and 60 per cent white Oct. 6, 2014 Matthew Handrahan 16 comments
News Microsoft digs deeper into AR with RoomAlive Research unit demonstrates elaborate new augmented reality gameplay concept Oct. 6, 2014 Matthew Handrahan 3 comments
Opinion Japan is just a symptom of Xbox' problems The focus on miserable Japanese sales figures is a distraction; Xbox has problems everywhere outside the Anglo-American markets Oct. 3, 2014 Rob Fahey 18 comments
News Microsoft not satisfied with Xbox One launch in Japan "Reaching out to let more people know about the Xbox One is vital," says Xbox Japan head Takashi Sensui Oct. 2, 2014 James Brightman
News Xbox One price cut to £329 in UK Microsoft's console now £100 cheaper than Kinect-laden launch version [UPDATE: added official statement] Sept. 23, 2014 Matthew Handrahan 2 comments
News Microsoft sets date for Chinese Xbox One release Yesterday's delays push launch back by a week Sept. 23, 2014 Dan Pearson
News Xbox One suffers last-minute delay in China Console will launch by the year's end, but explanations are thin on the ground Sept. 22, 2014 Matthew Handrahan 1 comment
Opinion Roundtable: Is Minecraft a gold mine? $2.5 billion buys a lot of Mojang, but will the move pay off for Microsoft? Sept. 16, 2014 GamesIndustry.biz 10 comments
Feature Analysts positive on Microsoft-Mojang deal Industry-watchers say Minecraft union makes strategic sense, but some point to possible pitfalls Sept. 15, 2014 Brendan Sinclair 2 comments
News Microsoft to break even on Mojang this fiscal year $2.5 billion acquisition cost expected to be accounted for on a GAAP basis by the end of June, 2015 Sept. 15, 2014 Brendan Sinclair 18 comments
News Microsoft acquires Minecraft Developer Mojang bought for $2.5 billion as Notch and other co-founders depart studio Sept. 15, 2014 Brendan Sinclair 23 comments
News Xbox games may soon be streamed to PC Tech blog claims Microsoft is working on technology to make Xbox 360 and Xbox One games playable in a browser Sept. 12, 2014 Robin Valentine 9 comments
Opinion Seizing Destiny A great launch for Bungie's latest will please Activision investors - but Sony is the real winner, with PS4 positioned to reap the rewards. Sept. 12, 2014 Rob Fahey 10 comments
News Microsoft to replace noisy Xbox One units Hundreds of customers will receive replacement consoles Sept. 10, 2014 Matthew Handrahan
News Xbox One sold 24,000 on debut weekend in Japan Titanfall was the most popular game, followed by Kinect Sports Rivals Sept. 10, 2014 Matthew Handrahan 3 comments
News Microsoft to buy Mojang - report $2 billion deal could be signed this week [UPDATE] Notch instigated negotiations, will likely leave Mojang once it completes Sept. 9, 2014 Rachel Weber 35 comments
News Xbox One gets free game promotion Microsoft giving one retail title of consumer's choice with every new system purchased next week Sept. 4, 2014 Brendan Sinclair 3 comments
News Xbox One launching in 28 new regions this month Console hits nations worldwide Sept. 3, 2014 Dan Pearson 3 comments
News Standalone Kinect arrives Oct. 7 Xbox One camera peripheral available unbundled for $150 with code for Dance Central Spotlight Aug. 27, 2014 Brendan Sinclair 1 comment
News Steve Ballmer leaves Microsoft board of directors Former CEO takes another step back to focus on teaching, overseeing newly purchased NBA team Aug. 20, 2014 Brendan Sinclair
News Reddit app coming to Xbox One ReddX can be snapped to any window, says Major Nelson Aug. 19, 2014 Dan Pearson
News Xbox exclusivity could elevate Tomb Raider - Spencer Exec says partnership could make franchise bigger, confirms deal made to have an answer for Uncharted 4 Aug. 18, 2014 Brendan Sinclair 9 comments
News Retailers to sell digital Xbox game codes Gamers in US and UK getting a new way to buy Xbox 360 and Xbox One content this month, more countries to come Aug. 15, 2014 Brendan Sinclair 3 comments
Opinion Microsoft's chequebook warfare is bound to fail Success in the console industry requires more than deep pockets; paying for exclusivity is no substitute for nurturing great games and services Aug. 15, 2014 Rob Fahey 31 comments
News Spencer: "I don't want the Rare brand to mean Kinect Sports" Xbox boss discusses the future of the UK studio Aug. 13, 2014 Rachel Weber 10 comments