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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
Microsoft cuts another 650 staff from games division
Microsoft cuts another 650 staff from games division
Microsoft has announced further layoffs affecting 650 employees in its games division.
Sept. 12, 2024
Microsoft slams Apple fee, says it can't monetise its cloud gaming services as a result
Microsoft slams Apple fee, says it can't monetise its cloud gaming services as a result
Microsoft has criticised Apple's commission fee, saying it makes it "impossible to effectively monetise its cloud gamin…
Sept. 4, 2024
Microsoft reportedly apologises to Jyamma following issues with Enotria Xbox certification
Microsoft reportedly apologises to Jyamma following issues with Enotria Xbox certification
Original story, September 4, 2024: Microsoft has reportedly apologised to Jyamma Games following claims the firm ignore…
Sept. 4, 2024