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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

 

Asha Sharma Blames Phil Spencer For Xbox’s Failure, Says The Brand Bought Too Many Studios

Asha Sharma argues that the previous leadership made a lot of wild bets to grow Xbox but forgot to focus on the core business in the process.

Microsoft Expected 77 Million Game Pass Subscribers In 2026, But It Only Has 30 Million

Microsoft expected Xbox Game Pass to amass 77 million subscribers by 2026, but the service has only attained around 30 million users.

Over 63% Xbox Users Want Project Helix To Have A Disc Drive, Survey Reveals

A new survey reveals that over 63% of Xbox users want Project Helix to come with a disc drive, with 25% others not caring about the feature.

Xbox Plans To Put Halo Under Activision Blizzard, Credible Xbox Insider Says

A reliable insider reports that he's heard rumblings about Xbox allegedly putting the Halo franchise under Activision Blizzard in the future.

Microsoft Execs Discussed Shutting Down Obsidian As Part Of Xbox Cuts, Insider Reveals

Notable insider Jeff Grubb reveals that Microsoft executives briefly discussed closing Obsidian as part of upcoming Xbox restructuring.

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.
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