Articles about Xbox – Page 5 of 20

What to expect from Microsoft’s blockbuster Bethesda acquisition as deal gets EU approval

The European Commission has approved Microsoft’s $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the Maryland-based holding company for the video game… Read More

Xbox co-founder J Allard left Intellivision after short stint, hints at project with gaming vet brother

J Allard, the onetime Microsoft executive who was a co-founder of Xbox, left Intellivision Entertainment last year, shortly after joining… Read More

Amazon releases surprise Alexa app for Microsoft Xbox, with voice controls and video features

Amazon is bringing new voice control capabilities to Microsoft’s gaming consoles with the surprise release of a new “Alexa for… Read More

Tech Moves: Zulily hires Nike exec as new CTO; Google vet Phil Bogle joins Kalshi; Auth0 adds CISO

— After executive stints at Nordstrom, Starbucks, and Nike, Courtney Kissler is now the CTO and senior vice president of… Read More

‘Halo’ TV show will air in 2022, alongside ‘Star Trek,’ on new Paramount+ streaming service

The long-awaited live-action adaptation of Halo has a new release date, as well as a new network. It’s now scheduled… Read More

Microsoft unveils new Xbox wireless gaming headset and updates accessibility guidelines

In a big news day for Microsoft’s Xbox division, the company announced a new wireless headset for the Xbox Series… Read More

Still trying to buy the new Xbox? You probably aren’t getting one until June

The ninth generation of console hardware has gotten off to a rocky start, and it’s not likely to let up… Read More

Report on game console energy consumption dings Microsoft for failure to tweak power-saving settings

Energy consumption by the new Xbox gaming console could cost new owners of the Microsoft device more than $500 million… Read More

Xbox Series X/S launch and Game Pass push Microsoft’s quarterly gaming revenue past $5 billion

The latest Xbox console release helped Microsoft hit a new mark for gaming revenue, topping $5 billion during the December… Read More

Microsoft profits jump 33% as CEO Satya Nadella cites a ‘second wave of digital transformation’

Microsoft’s revenue climbed 17% to more than $43 billion for the December quarter, and profits rose 33% to $15.5 billion,… Read More

Microsoft won’t increase price of Xbox Live Gold subscription plans after backlash

Update, 1/23/2021: Microsoft has updated its original post to indicate that the cost of Xbox Live Gold will not increase… Read More

Xbox users who bought ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ can get a full refund after disastrous launch for popular game

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox refund policy specifically to accommodate consumers looking to return digital copies of the recently-released action… Read More

Microsoft courts ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ stars LeBron James and Bugs Bunny to get kids coding

Microsoft is putting together a heck of a team to get kids interested in coding, and the stars are LeBron… Read More

Nintendo Switch was the best selling console last month, despite PlayStation and Xbox launches

Even in a month that saw record-breaking worldwide launches for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the Nintendo Switch… Read More

Microsoft will bring cloud gaming service to iOS and PC via web browser in spring 2021

Microsoft plans to make its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service available for iOS devices, as well as PCs, offering cloud-based… Read More

Microsoft acquires video-game tournament tool Smash.GG as MSN expands esports footprint

Microsoft has acquired the esports organization tool Smash.GG, according to an announcement by MSN’s new esports hub. Smash.GG confirmed the… Read More

PNW gaming community highlighted at Game Awards; ‘Ghost of Tsushima,’ ‘Among Us’ nominated

Several games from the Pacific Northwest’s development community are among the major nominees at the 2020 Game Awards, an annual… Read More

Series X launch is ‘largest in Xbox history’ as Microsoft tries to meet demand

Microsoft this week had its largest Xbox launch ever. After debuting on Tuesday, the Series X (XSX) and all-digital counterpart… Read More

Vape news: Microsoft forced to respond to viral videos of smoke billowing out of Xbox Series X

Anytime a company has to start a tweet with “We can’t believe we have to say this,” you just know… Read More

Xbox Series X/S review: Microsoft’s new console is a big step forward, but not a leap

Microsoft has learned a lot in the past few years, and it’s put much of that into the new Xbox… Read More

Snoop Dogg can chill and play games as he unboxes world’s first Xbox Series X Fridge

“This is cool, baby.” Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg reacted to the temperature and the birthday gift he received from Microsoft… Read More

Unboxing Microsoft’s new Xbox consoles: A low-key look for a heavyweight performance

The first thing I saw when I opened the boxes for the Xbox Series X and S was a command.… Read More

Microsoft digs at Apple with 10 principles for app store fairness, but they won’t apply to Xbox

Microsoft published and committed to following a list of 10 principles in its treatment of third-party apps on Windows, capitalizing… Read More

Xbox pricing revealed: Xbox Series X will sell for $499, Xbox Series S at $299, both debut Nov. 10

Microsoft confirmed that it will sell two versions of its new Xbox console starting on Nov. 10. The Xbox Series… Read More

Microsoft reveals Xbox Series S, its ‘smallest Xbox ever’ priced at $299

Update, Sept. 8: After images of the new console leaked late Monday, Microsoft confirmed that it will sell the Xbox… Read More

Microsoft makes case against Apple with filing in support of Fortnite maker Epic Games

For the second time this month, Microsoft is speaking out publicly against Apple’s actions toward third-party developers, making a statement… Read More

Halo Infinite delayed to 2021 due to development challenges

Halo fans will have to wait until next year to play the latest installment in the storied franchise. Halo Infinite… Read More

Microsoft ends xCloud testing for iOS devices, sparking antitrust chatter over App Store policies

Microsoft’s plan to launch its Project xCloud game streaming service on Android — but not iOS — is casting the… Read More

Microsoft will launch xCloud game streaming service Sept. 15 on Android

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed a launch date and other details about its new cloud-based gaming service. Project xCloud will debut… Read More

Preview: Halo Infinite is a ‘spiritual reboot’ of the linchpin Xbox series

Microsoft’s 343 Industries revealed more information Friday about its next game in the Halo franchise, the forthcoming Halo Infinite. In… Read More