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ID@Xbox has paid indie devs more than $5bn since 2013
ID@Xbox has paid indie devs more than $5bn since 2013
Microsoft has revealed it has paid developers in its ID@Xbox program more than $5 billion since it launched in 2013.
May 30, 2025
User research workers at Activision unionize
User research workers at Activision unionize
User research workers at Activision have voted to unionize.
May 30, 2025
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft.
May 30, 2025
A Minecraft Movie surpasses $550m globally
A Minecraft Movie surpasses $550m globally
A Minecraft Movie has grossed over $550 million globally after ten days in theatres.
May 30, 2025
Microsoft was top publisher on Xbox and PS stores during Q3
Microsoft was top publisher on Xbox and PS stores during Q3
Microsoft has published its financial results for Q3 2025, reporting a "record quarter" overall which included a 6% rev…
May 30, 2025
Xbox Series X will now cost $600 as Microsoft increases console and game prices
Xbox Series X will now cost $600 as Microsoft increases console and game prices
Microsoft has confirmed global price rises for Xbox hardware and software, including a $100 bump for the Xbox Series X …
May 30, 2025
US appeal court throws out FTC's challenge against Microsoft's $68.7bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard
US appeal court throws out FTC's challenge against Microsoft's $68.7bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard
A US court has denied the United States government's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appeal against the decision to allo…
May 30, 2025
Microsoft to lay off 3% of employees
Microsoft to lay off 3% of employees
Microsoft is laying off 3% of its employees worldwide.
May 30, 2025
Microsoft acknowledges "standard commercial relationship" with Israel Ministry of Defence, conducts internal review of AI services
Microsoft acknowledges "standard commercial relationship" with Israel Ministry of Defence, conducts internal review of AI services
Microsoft has conducted an internal review following concerns that its Azure and AI technologies were being used by the…
May 30, 2025
FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The US Federal Trade Commission has dropped its complaint against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
May 30, 2025
New SystemBC malware targets Windows PCs by evading detection
New SystemBC malware targets Windows PCs by evading detection
A new Windows malware called SystemBC is targeting unsuspected users worldwide by evading detection and hiding malicious traffic.
Jan. 1, 2025
Microsoft, PayPal & Facebook most targeted brands in phishing scams: Report
Microsoft, PayPal & Facebook most targeted brands in phishing scams: Report
When it comes to phishing scams, Microsoft is the most favorite target of hackers while PayPal, Facebook, and Netflix are also on the list.
Jan. 1, 2025