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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

 

Microsoft Is Reportedly Laying Off Almost 9,000 Employees Via Voluntary Buyouts

Microsoft is planning to get rid of 8,750 US employees through its voluntary buyout program and will start offering it in May.

Next Halo Game Will Reportedly Be An Extraction Shooter Instead of Battle Royale

According to a new report, the next Halo game in development has now transitioned from a battle royale to an extraction shooter title.

Xbox Reportedly Plans To Make Game Pass More Flexible, Will Let You Pick Features & Pricing

A new report reveals that Microsoft is considering making Game Pass more flexible by letting players decide what they want in the package.

Xbox Executive Shuts Down Project Helix Third-Party Rumors

Xbox vice president of next generation, Jason Ronald, debunks the rumor that Project Helix will not be a first-party console.

Project Helix Will Be Xbox’s First Console With 0 GPU Customization, Insider Reveals

It appears that the next-gen Xbox console will have no console-specific CPU/GPU design, leaving it feeling like a traditional PC.

Launching Games On Game Pass Also Makes Them Successful On Other Platforms, Says Xbox Executive

ID@Xbox global director Guy Richards says launching games on Game Pass creates a positive snowball effect for studios across other platforms.

State of Decay 3 to be Darker and More Serious, Ditches Goofy Elements of Previous Game

The head of Undead Labs, Philip Holt, reveals that State of Decay 3 is shaping up to have a more serious but hopeful tone than the last title.

New Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Announced, Set To Feature ‘First Gameplay Looks’ And News For Upcoming Titles

A new Xbox Games Showcase 2026 event has finally been announced, set to feature huge news regarding the brand's upcoming first-party titles.

Xbox Reportedly Introducing New Game Pass Tier With Only First-Party Games

New datamining reveals that Xbox is reportedly working on its latest Game Pass tier that only consists of first-party games.
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