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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
Use of conflict-free minerals in games saw improvement in 2023
Use of conflict-free minerals in games saw improvement in 2023
After a few years of regression, the use of conflict minerals in video games is showing encouraging signs of improvemen…
Aug. 30, 2024
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised workers at Wisconsin-based Raven Software have filed a complaint against the studio and its parent companies,…
Aug. 28, 2024
Xbox reveals four new accessibility options for disabled players
Xbox reveals four new accessibility options for disabled players
Xbox has revealed four new accessibility options for disabled players.
Aug. 22, 2024
Ubisoft acknowledges Ubisoft+ issue on Xbox
Ubisoft acknowledges Ubisoft+ issue on Xbox
Ubisoft has acknowledged an issue that is preventing subscribers from linking to its premium Ubisoft+ subscription serv…
Aug. 22, 2024
Xbox confirms Game Pass tiers Standard will wait "up to 12 months+" for first-party games
Xbox confirms Game Pass tiers Standard will wait "up to 12 months+" for first-party games
Microsoft has confirmed that subscribers who pay for its Standard tiers of its Game Pass subscription service may not b…
Aug. 21, 2024
Report: Microsoft sets up new AA studio within Blizzard
Report: Microsoft sets up new AA studio within Blizzard
A new AA studio has reportedly been set up within Blizzard.
Aug. 5, 2024
Activison continues to boost Xbox revenues but hardware sees further decline
Activison continues to boost Xbox revenues but hardware sees further decline
Microsoft's results for the final quarter of its financial year are in, showing continued growth in overall gaming reve…
July 31, 2024
Xbox One update failure "raises awkward questions about the future prospects of console hardware"
Xbox One update failure "raises awkward questions about the future prospects of console hardware"
Early editions of the original Xbox One console running on dated firmware are failing to download the latest updates, e…
July 29, 2024
Microsoft decries FTC's "misleading" claims of "degraded" Game Pass
Microsoft decries FTC's "misleading" claims of "degraded" Game Pass
Microsoft has responded to the Federal Trade Commission's complaints regarding the recent changes to Xbox Game Pass, in…
July 22, 2024