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Microsoft is an American tech giant headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The company is best known for its software products across home computers, and its biggest venture into the gaming industry began in 2001 with the release of Xbox.

This home console was made available to the market one year after the PlayStation 2, competing against Sony and Nintendo. Since then, Microsoft has become a major part of the gaming industry, having released the Xbox Series S|X in 2020 and leading innovations like the popular subscription service, Xbox Game Pass.

 For everything Xbox, Game Pass, and Microsoft, continue reading the latest news & articles below.

  • Founded: April 1975
  • CEO: Satya Nadella

 

Massive Xbox Layoffs Expected Again in Q1 2026, Likely as Big as the Last Round

Xbox is anticipated to lay off more employees in Q1 2026, with the reduction in workforce expected to be similar to the last round of layoffs.

Xbox Reportedly Ready To Abandon Next-Gen Hardware Following Recent Turmoil

Following recent controversies and developments surrounding Xbox, Microsoft may abandon its plans for its next-gen console.

Microsoft Defends Xbox Game Pass Price Hike, Promises Tons of New Games

Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 50% and is justifying the hike by offering new titles.

Microsoft & Asus Allegedly Tried to Lower ROG Ally X Price After Fan Backlash — But Plans Collapsed

Microsoft and Asus were allegedly tried to aim for a lower price tag for its flagship ROG Ally X handheld during Gamescom, but plans failed.

Ex-Blizzard President Slams Xbox Price Hikes: “Consumers Are Paying For Their Problems”

Ybarra posted on X that increasing console prices for a second time in one year has nothing to do with tariffs but rather profit.

Xbox Games To Be Playable In Cars Via LG And Microsoft Partnership

Microsoft is now collaborating with LG to allow Xbox games to be playable in select cars using the cloud gaming service.

Microsoft Doesn’t Think PlayStation Will Release Titles Like GoW or TLOU on Xbox Anytime Soon, Reveals Insider

Despite Helldivers 2's Xbox success, an insider reveals PlayStation is unlikely to bring major titles like GoW or TLOU to Xbox anytime soon.

Take-Two Almost Revived Perfect Dark But The Deal Collapsed Last Minute

Take-Two nearly revived Perfect Dark after its recent cancellation, but disagreements over IP ownership caused the deal to fall through.

Xbox Console Players Will Stagnate At 42 Million By 2026, Less Than Half Of PlayStation’s Active Users

Active Xbox users will stagnate at around 42 million at the end of 2025, as per research done by Omdia and its gaming division.
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