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Xbox considers multi-platform options for some first-party studios
First-party studio boss Matt Booty says decision will be case-by-case
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Satya Nadella: Microsoft is "well positioned" to expand beyond traditional gaming
CEO says investments in cloud technology will benefit Xbox as well as company's other divisions
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Microsoft reportedly cuts internal content teams at Inside Xbox and Mixer
UPDATE: Platform holder tells GamesIndustry.biz a limited number of vendors were affected by re-evaluation of business unit
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Phil Spencer: "It would be nice to buy a Japanese studio"
The head of Xbox on Game Pass, the impact of streaming, and why he's not afraid of Google
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Microsoft ends Xbox One backwards compatibility efforts to focus on Project Scarlett
Reveals final titles to be added as it aims to make four generations of games work with next console
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Xbox's Phil Spencer: Our next console will have a disc drive
Microsoft gaming boss says that millions of people still love physical
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Microsoft forms dedicated Age of Empires studio
Xbox now has 15 standalone studios follow past year's high-profile acquisitions
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Xbox adding Remote Play-style console streaming, xCloud preview launches this October
Platform holder's streaming strategy will centre around two pillars: Project xCloud and user's own consoles
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To Infinite and beyond: Attracting new Halo fans without a new game
343 Industries' Kiki Wolfkill explains how the studio's transmedia efforts will prepare the world for Master Chief's return
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Xbox: “We have a huge responsibility to a healthy gaming lifestyle”
The platform holder discusses addiction, aggressive monetisation and its role in protecting gamers
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Disc-less Xbox One leaks ahead of expected reveal
Digital-only console will be priced at €229.99, comes bundled with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 3
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Disc-less Xbox arriving in May, report suggests
Latest information appears to confirm several rumours from last year
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How Mediatonic is bringing Gears of War to mobile
UK developer discusses the origins of its Gears Pop partnership with Microsoft and how Funko figures will inspire a new take on chainsawing aliens to death
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People of the Year 2018: Phil Spencer
PlayStation may have dominated the charts, but it was Xbox that got the games industry talking
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Phil Spencer: Xbox Game Pass “will come to every device”
Xbox boss hints at bold cross-platform strategy for subscription service
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Microsoft publishes Xbox Family Guide to educate parents ahead of Christmas
“It's important parents take an active role in managing their children's access to online content and gaming,” says director Harvey Eagle
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Xbox Adaptive Controller Christmas ad furthers Microsoft's push for accessibility
Platform holder creates short film to highlight new device during crucial sales period
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Microsoft's two-hour Game Pass advert told us everything about the future of Xbox
But the transition will take time
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Microsoft slashes $100 off Xbox One X for Black Friday
And players can now get Game Pass for £1/$1 for the first month
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Full stream ahead?
Latest episode available to download now, discussing Microsoft's Project xCloud and other games firms' streaming ambitions
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The Xbox Tanker is turning
It takes years for a console platform to win back hearts and minds, but Xbox is finally getting there; now it needs to find and promote its unique difference
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Microsoft details game streaming service Project xCloud
Public trials begin next year, Xbox One developers apparently able to bring games across “with no additional work”
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Newzoo: Catering to families with Xbox Game Pass could be key to closing gap on Sony
Game subscription services are markedly more popular among families, but most packages don't provide family plans
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Xbox reviving X0 event this November
X018 will be held alongside FanFest in Mexico, with major announcements streamed online
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Xbox: “I can't think of a holiday that has more AAA games in such a tight time period”
Microsoft on a blockbuster Christmas for console games, and retailer views on Game Pass