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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

 

We’re Reaching A Point Where ‘Consoles Become Irrelevant’ Soon, Says Ex-Sony Boss

The former Sony Interactive Entertainment America CEO thinks that consoles might become completely irrelevant in the next generation or two.

PlayStation Handheld May Struggle Due To Lack of Console Experience Like Series S, Say Analyst

Analysts said that Sony could struggle with the PlayStation handheld due to having no experience with low-end consoles like the Xbox Series S.

Microsoft Lowers Xbox Series X Price By $50 Amid PS5 Pro Launch

Microsoft has slashed the price of the former most powerful console in the world by $50 after the launch of PS5 Pro.

Arkane Founder: Microsoft’s Studio Closure Hurts the Immersive Sim Genre

Arkane Founder discussed challenge of marketing immersive sims, using Prey as an example of how difficult it is to convey the genre’s appeal.

Call Of Duty Franchise Has Now Sold Over Half A Billion Copies

As confirmed by the publisher Activision Blizzard, the Call of Duty franchise has now sold over 500 million copies globally.

Indiana Jones PS5 Pro Enhanced Version Teased By Director

The Indiana Jones director's brief comment seems like a subtle hint that the game will eventually get a PS5 Pro-enhanced version in future.

Satya Nadella Says ‘Exclusive Game Content’ Important For ‘Gaming Business Growth’

Satya Nadella says that bringing exclusive games is important to grow Xbox gaming, which some think contradicts the multiplatform strategy.

‘Starfield Was Flawed But Its Sequel Will Be One Hell of A Game,’ Says Bethesda Dev

A Bethesda developer has promised a better sequel for Starfield, clarifying that it offers a strong foundation the next game.

Microsoft CEO Secured $30 Million Raise This Year Despite 2,500+ Xbox Layoffs

The Microsoft CEO has received a $30 million pay raise this year despite the Xbox brand's constant turmoil.
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