Articles about Xbox – Page 16 of 20

Don Mattrick wanted Microsoft to acquire Zynga three years ago

Conversations between former Microsoft Xbox boss Don Mattrick and Zynga, his new employer, have been going on much longer than just… Read More

Don Mattrick’s first challenge: Zynga loses social casino crown

When former Microsoft Xbox boss Don Mattrick takes over as CEO of Zynga next week, he’ll be at the helm… Read More

What’s next for Xbox? Ballmer in charge in buildup to Xbox One launch

The departure of Microsoft executive Don Mattrick to become the CEO of Zynga brings a leadership transition to the Xbox… Read More

Courts deny Nintendo’s bid for WiiU.com; Microsoft still trying to nab XboxOne.com

Nintendo’s legal attempts to nab the WiiU.com domain have failed. Last February, Nintendo filed a cybersquatting complaint with the World Intellectual Property Forum to… Read More

Xbox chief’s exit may clear way for new Microsoft devices division

The report this morning that Microsoft’s Xbox chief, Don Mattrick, is leaving to join Zynga is a head-scratcher in many… Read More

Report: Microsoft Xbox chief Mattrick leaving for Zynga

Don Mattrick, who leads the Microsoft Xbox business as president of the company’s Interactive Entertainment division, is leaving the company… Read More

Microsoft reorg: Don’t expect big cost-cutting, says analyst

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s move to shake up the company’s internal management structure, rumored for months, will be getting lots… Read More

Xbox One: Microsoft scores points for flexibility, and loses some credibility

File this under “Can’t Win For Losing.” Microsoft says it was listening to its customers yesterday afternoon when it reversed… Read More

POLL: Microsoft just made big policy changes — now will you buy an Xbox One?

Earlier this afternoon, Microsoft surprised the tech world by reversing its stance on some Xbox One policies that had angered many gamers for… Read More

Nintendo 3DS tops Xbox 360 in May, but Microsoft still rules home consoles

While the Xbox 360 continues to dominate the U.S. console industry inside the living room, Nintendo’s handheld 3DS was actually… Read More

Microsoft says you can tether your phone for Xbox One check-ins

Here’s a solution for those wanting to play games on the Xbox One without an Internet connection at home: Your… Read More

Here’s how much games will cost on Microsoft’s Xbox One

Worried about Xbox One games hurting your wallet even more so than Xbox 360 titles already do? Here’s some relieving… Read More

Teams from Amazon, Microsoft battle on StarCraft in After Hours Gaming League

It’s not uncommon for company employees to organize teams for recreational sports leagues. Participating is a good way to leave… Read More

After brutal week for Xbox, Microsoft strikes back against ‘incremental improvement’ in video-game industry

Microsoft’s focus at the E3 video game convention in Los Angeles this week was ostensibly on video games, as the… Read More

Geek Humor: Lewis Black flips Microsoft the bird and rips Google Glass

OK, I am just going to lay it out here folks. I love a good old-fashioned Lewis Black rant. And… Read More

‘Windows Everywhere’ ad defines Microsoft’s new era, helps explain looming reorg

A new Microsoft television ad, airing for the first time tonight, aims to introduce the public to the company’s new… Read More

Xbox One price: $499, launching in November

Microsoft just announced that the Xbox One will cost $499 in the U.S., launching in November. That’s $100 more than… Read More

New Xbox 360 looks like the Xbox One, is available today

At the big E3 video-game convention today, Microsoft just unveiled a new-look Xbox 360, which is available to purchase today.… Read More

Report: Xbox One to hit shelves in November 2013

It looks like you’ll be able to buy an Xbox One this November. That’s what Rare development director Danny Issac… Read More

Microsoft addresses Xbox One used games, always-on, privacy policies

Microsoft today cleared up some of the questions surrounding Xbox One issues, including those about always-on requirements, used game policies and… Read More

‘Xbox One: Space Odyssey’ parody video pokes fun at console’s apparent shortcomings

Some gamers are undoubtedly disappointed with what Microsoft has shown thus far for its next-generation console, the Xbox One. If… Read More

How this Wi-Fi system enables gesture recognition technology in your house

Much like Xbox’s Kinect, today’s gesture recognition technology often requires either an expensive camera or bulky hardware. But what if… Read More

Xbox One game packaging revealed amid big changes for traditional discs

We’re getting our first look at the Xbox One game case design today thanks to Microsoft’s Major Nelson. It’s a clean… Read More

Microsoft should consider selling Xbox and Bing businesses, says key analyst

Microsoft made the case for the future of the Xbox at a splashy unveiling last week, but one well-known Wall… Read More

Amazon’s amazing biodome; Paul Allen’s abstract art; and other top stories of the week

It’s Memorial Day Weekend. So, before the BBQs fire up and the engines purr at Indy, we’d like to take a… Read More

GeekWire Radio: Getting to know Microsoft’s Xbox One

This week on the GeekWire radio show, we dive into the details of Microsoft’s newly unveiled Xbox One console —… Read More

Reactions mixed as group of 14 Xbox fans watch console launch at Microsoft Store

It certainly wasn’t as exciting nor populated as the Surface tablet debut or the Halo 4 launch party, but a… Read More

Xbox One: Live from Microsoft’s new console unveiling in Redmond

The doors are about to open here in Redmond for the much-anticipated unveiling of Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox. I’m here along… Read More

Microsoft launches live, interactive TV show on Xbox Live called Music Room

We’re expecting to find out about some sort of entertainment-related features at the next generation Xbox reveal this morning, but… Read More

5 things I learned while working on the original Xbox

[Editor’s Note: With Microsoft preparing to unveil the third generation of the Xbox on Tuesday, we asked GeekWire Chairman Jonathan… Read More