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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

 

PlayStation Won’t Rush PS6 To Counter Xbox Project Helix; Will Consider Market Conditions

In the latest Q&A meeting, PlayStation says it won't compete with Xbox in launching PS6 with Project Helix, as market conditions matter more.

Xbox Says It Won’t Cut Investment From Games As It Moves To Cancel Multiple Projects

Xbox clarifies in a new statement that it won't cut the overall investment from games, even despite its choice to cancel multiple projects.

Microsoft Is Set To Layoff Around 5,500 Employees Including Xbox Staff Next Week

Microsoft is set to cut around 5,500 jobs, including those at Xbox, in a new round of layoffs that will affect 2.5% of its workforce.

Up To 80% Of Global AAA Game Launch Sales On Consoles Comes From PlayStation, Analyst Claims

A renowned industry analyst clarifies that up to 80% of AAA game launch console sales come from PlayStation rather than Xbox.

Xbox Has Reportedly Suspended Adding Third-Party Games On Game Pass, Insider Claims

A notable insider claims that Xbox has reportedly frozen plans to bring any third-party titles to Game Pass for the forseeable future.

Microsoft Backtracks on Windows 11 And RAM , Calls 8GB ‘Sufficient’ Again

Microsoft has released it's new 13-inch Surface Laptop with 8 GB of RAM, stating that it is sufficient for everyday tasks.

State of Decay 3 Features 4x Bigger Map, Seamless 4-Player Co-Op, and Larger Communities

State of Decay 3's latest preview reveals new details, such as players being able to manage three settlements together, and more.

Asha Sharma Aims To Turn Xbox Into World’s Biggest Entertainment Company

Asha Sharma aims to turn Xbox into the world's biggest entertainment company moving forward, not just the biggest gaming brand.

Xbox Told Studios To Focus On Awards & Game Pass, Punishes Them For Low Sales Later

Xbox reportedly told studios to focus on awards and quality but changed its mandate to chase profits when games were already in development.
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