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Microsoft interested in more M&A, Spencer says
Microsoft interested in more M&A, Spencer says
Microsoft still has an eye on potential games-related acquisitions, particularly in mobile or in places that could add …
Nov. 13, 2024
ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing
ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing
Hundreds of employees from ZeniMax Studios are striking today in response to its remote work policy and outsourcing of …
Nov. 13, 2024
Microsoft gaming revenue up 43% year-on-year due to Activision acquisition
Microsoft gaming revenue up 43% year-on-year due to Activision acquisition
Microsoft has released its financial results for Q1 of its fiscal year 2025, showing strong growth over its gaming segm…
Oct. 31, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 breaks records for Game Pass subscriptions
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 breaks records for Game Pass subscriptions
Original story: The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 set new records for Xbox, and was the biggest launch of the fr…
Oct. 31, 2024
Microsoft CEO pay rises 63% to $79 million
Microsoft CEO pay rises 63% to $79 million
Microsoft boss Satya Nadella's total pay package increased by 63% this fiscal year, reaching $79.1 million.
Oct. 25, 2024
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit over Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit over Activision Blizzard acquisition
An antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been settled.
Oct. 15, 2024
Xbox Cloud Gaming to support titles from players' game libraries
Xbox Cloud Gaming to support titles from players' game libraries
Update, November 21, 2024: Xbox has launched a beta version of its cloud streaming service.
Oct. 14, 2024
Microsoft to sell games in Xbox App on Android
Microsoft to sell games in Xbox App on Android
Update, October 14 2024: Xbox has clarified to GamesIndustry.biz that Sarah Bond's announcement referred to full Xbox c…
Oct. 11, 2024
343 rebrands as Halo Studios, working on multiple Unreal Engine 5 games
343 rebrands as Halo Studios, working on multiple Unreal Engine 5 games
Microsoft has announced several major changes to 343 Industries, the studio behind the Halo games, including a new name…
Oct. 7, 2024
Xbox Research expands to work with developers
Xbox Research expands to work with developers
Xbox Research has expanded to include developers and to partner with product teams to provide data insights to improve …
Oct. 1, 2024
Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, no replacement planned
Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, no replacement planned
Microsoft has confirmed it will stop manufacturing the HoloLens 2 at the end of 2027.
Oct. 1, 2024
Two games addiction lawsuits dismissed
Two games addiction lawsuits dismissed
Two lawsuits against some of the industry's leading companies, accused of enabling video game addiction, have been volu…
Sept. 23, 2024