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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

 

Xbox Owns 13 Franchises Worth $1 Billion After Activision Merger

It has been recently revealed that Microsoft has over 15 $1 billion franchises after the Activision Blizzard buyout.

Xbox Gaming Revenue Grew By 9% in FY24 Q1, Setting New Record

Starfield and Game Pass have delivered the best Q1 results for Xbox in its two-decade-long history, bringing the success Microsoft wanted.

Microsoft CEO Compensation Cut By $6 Million Amid Missed Xbox Targets

Microsoft has missed several growth targets for key areas in 2023, forcing executives like Satya Nadella to take a pay cut.

Xbox To Double Down On Games Industry After Activision Merger

Xbox will boost its efforts within the games industry after the company's recent ownership of Activision Blizzard.

Xbox Series S|X Saw 2x Boost In UK Sales After Starfield Launch

Microsoft saw massive benefits from Starfield in the UK, leading to twice as many sales for Xbox Series S|X compared to August.

Xbox Allegedly Planning Disc Drive Add-on Like PS5 Slim

A rumor points to a disc add-on for Xbox consoles in the future similar to the recently announced PS5 console.

Activision CEO Teases Remakes After Merger With Xbox

With Microsoft having gained ownership of Activision, Bobby Kotick hopes to revisit old IPs and remake them for modern platforms.

Forza Motorsport Already Dropped Below Top 30 Most Played Xbox Games

Forza Motorsport appears to have failed to attract many players, dropping below the top 30 most-played games on Xbox.

Xbox Officially Owns Activision Blizzard Now

Following the CMA's approval, Xbox has announced that Activision and its studios are now officially part of Microsoft.
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