Category: Microsoft

Microsoft is planning a new tier for Game Pass

Since Microsoft’s successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, many gamers have eagerly anticipated the inclusion of the “Call of Duty” series in the Game Pass service library. Recently, Microsoft executive Sarah Bond emphasized to users...

Microsoft’s Mobile Game Store Arrives in July

According to media reports, Xbox executive Sarah Bond stated at a recent technology summit that Microsoft’s mobile gaming store is slated to debut this July. Bond announced that the store will launch alongside Microsoft’s...

Microsoft closes 4 game studios

According to IGN, Microsoft Xbox has decided to shut down four gaming studios, including the renowned Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. The closures affect Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Roundhouse Games, and Alpha Dog Games....

Xbox Sales Decline, But Microsoft Gaming Revenue Soars

Recently, Microsoft’s latest financial report revealed a 51% increase in the company’s total gaming revenue following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with 55% of this growth attributed to Activision Blizzard’s games. Regrettably, Xbox hardware...

Xbox Game Pass: Keyboard & Mouse Support Arrives in Testing

Following previous indications that cloud streaming games included in the Xbox Game Pass subscription service would receive updates to support keyboard and mouse inputs, Microsoft has finally commenced testing this feature within the Alpha...

Peter Moore: Inside Gaming’s Evolving Landscape

In a recent interview with IGN, Peter Moore, a former executive at Xbox and EA, delved into the current market dynamics of the console gaming industry and offered insights into its future trajectory. Moore,...

DirectSR Unveiled: Faster, Sharper Gaming on Windows

Before the commencement of GDC 2024, Microsoft announced its collaboration with NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Through an API resource known as DirectSR, the initiative aims to enhance the resolution and performance of games on...

Microsoft Offered to Sell Bing to Apple in 2018

Within the context of the United States Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Google for alleged market monopolization, documents highlight that Microsoft approached Apple no fewer than six times between 2009 and 2020, suggesting that...

Microsoft Challenges NVIDIA with AI-Powered Network Card

In recent years, NVIDIA has made significant inroads into the server market, especially with the augmentation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), achieving commendable success. Beyond its core products of CPUs and GPUs, NVIDIA’s acquisition of...