Microsoft: PS4 sold twice as much as the Xbox One during last console cycle
Firm adds that Sony's concerns about Call of Duty's exclusivity is unfounded as PlayStation led global digital console game distribution during 2021
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Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard: What’s going on and what happens next?
We look at the regulatory process and explain what it all means
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Microsoft: Xbox-exclusive Call of Duty "would simply not be profitable"
The firm also rejected Sony's comment on Call of Duty being in a category of its own within the games market
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Microsoft accuses Sony of paying devs to stay off Game Pass
Microsoft says Sony concern over Activision Blizzard deal rooted in "fear about an innovative business model"
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Sony says Microsoft’s ownership of Call of Duty could influence console buyers in the future
Platform holder adds that fanbase is so entrenched, even a similar product with the right budget "would not be able to rival it"
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Xbox revenues slide as 2022’s sparse release schedule bites | Opinion
With several major titles pushed to 2023 and Microsoft’s first-party investments yet to bear fruit, it's a weak year for new games – but that also creates opportunities
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ADL studies hate, harassment on Minecraft servers
Anti-Defamation League finds strong community guidelines and mod-to-player ratio tied to more positive social spaces
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Microsoft Q4 gaming revenues decline, but Game Pass grows
Over four million people have streamed Fortnite via Xbox Cloud Gaming - and one million of those were new to Microsoft's ecosystem
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Xbox: Cloud gaming is a "great alternative" to console, not a replacement
Samsung and Microsoft tell us how games streaming reached the needed inflection point as they partner on the Samsung Gaming Hub
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Xbox launches Samsung TV app to play games without a console
Update: Nvidia's GeForce Now, Google Stadia, & Twitch are also available on the cloud streaming app. Amazon's Luna to become available at a later date
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Xbox CFO expects supply chain issues to continue through 2022
Tim Stuart said that things "could remain rocky," including during the holiday season
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Xbox Game Pass to add game demos and streaming for owned titles this year
Microsoft will pay developers for demos and share performance stats, also bringing Xbox app for cloud gaming to Samsung TVs
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Phil Spencer to recognize Raven's union once Activision Blizzard merger is done
Report adds that Microsoft currently has no relationship with either the Communication Workers of America, or Gamer Workers Alliance
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Microsoft staff accuse execs of misconduct, abuse
Current and former employees describe ongoing workplace culture frustrations, raise issues with Alex Kipman, Tom Keane, and Terry Myerson
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Microsoft patent application may allow disc owners to access digital games
Document suggests Xbox Series S owners would be able to validate their ownership of games via another device
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Microsoft announces new accessibility tools for devs
The company unveiled its Gaming Accessibility Resource Hub, further guidance as part of its accessibility guidelines, and more
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Microsoft reportedly planning to launch cloud streaming device by summer 2023
Company also said to be in talks with Samsung to add Xbox Game Pass streaming app to televisions
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12-hour Xbox outage leaves console owners unable to launch or buy games
Microsoft reports most issues have now been resolved, is investigating the cause
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Revenues up 6% to $3.74bn in Xbox's best non-holiday quarter to date
Content and services, including Xbox Game Pass, grew 4% to £3.02 billion, but fell short of expectations
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Marty O'Donnell and Mike Salvatori settle legal dispute over Halo music
Pair filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in 2020 over unpaid royalties from using their work in the franchise
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Microsoft considering in-game ads for free-to-play titles - Report
Xbox maker would not take revenue cut and limit ads to a select group of brands at first
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The world is intended to serve as a lesson guide to inspire children with solutions for climate change and flooding
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Microsoft & Gamers Outreach announce Beyond Xbox: Therapeutic Play program
In addition to the program the companies released a film also showcasing the benefits of gaming for hospitalized youth
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Xbox looking to publish cloud games
Senior director of cloud gaming Kim Swift detailed the objectives of Xbox's cloud-focused publishing division
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Microsoft opens up cloud functionality to indies with ID@Azure, virtual machines | GDC 2022
Director of product marketing Bryan Saftler tells us why its giving studios of all sizes free access to its cloud tools