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As Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reels from sweeping layoffs affecting 9,100 employees, an Xbox executive's suggestion to use AI chatbots for emotional support has ignited fierce backlash online. What Happened: Last week, Matt Turnbull, a leader at Xbox Game Studios, posted on LinkedIn that...

For the first time in history, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is launching a branded handheld gaming console, taking on Nintendo ADR’s (OTC:NTDOY) Switch 2, which debuted on June 5. Here are the early details. What Happened: Best known for several other business segments, Microsoft is also the...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced on Thursday it will raise Xbox console prices globally, with U.S. models increasing by up to 27% as the gaming industry grapples with new tariff pressures. The move follows similar price hikes from Sony Corp. (NYSE:SONY) and production delays from Nintendo Co...

Technology giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Microsoft reported third-quarter revenue of $70.07 billion, up 13% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus...

To recapture some of the spotlight from Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) and Nintendo Co. Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY), Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox Developer Direct kicked off the year with a bang. The January 2025 event revealed major game announcements, including the surprise reveal of "Ninja...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has revealed the first wave of games hitting Xbox Game Pass in December 2024, offering subscribers a diverse lineup of adventures, racers and indie darlings. Leading the charge is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure developed by...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has developed its Xbox game store for Android but remains unable to launch the service due to ongoing legal complications, the company revealed Wednesday. What Happened: Xbox executive Sarah Bond explained that while the game store functionality is complete, a recent...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a long-awaited feature for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, allowing them to stream select games they already own via Xbox Cloud Gaming. This long-in-development addition has been a goal since 2019, but its rollout faced delays due to the challenge of...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled its upcoming additions to Xbox Game Pass for the second half of November, featuring high-profile launches and exciting indie gems. Subscribers can look forward to a mix of blockbuster games, indie adventures, and in-game rewards, though a handful of...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has officially announced the latest games departing Xbox Game Pass, leaving subscribers with just two weeks to enjoy these titles. The news arrives as Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and Goat Simulator Remastered bolster the service's...

Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) latest advertising campaign, "This Is An Xbox," has quickly become a talking point, drawing mixed reactions from fans. The campaign doubles down on the idea that Xbox isn't confined to a single console but exists as a gaming platform accessible on phones, TVs and PCs...

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed the company has its sights set on a handheld gaming device under the Xbox brand. He did temper expectations, saying the device is still "a few years out" from release. In an interview with Bloomberg, Spencer mentioned Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is...

Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) November Xbox Game Pass lineup offers a diverse selection, featuring everything from tactical RPGs to quirky simulators and high-fidelity flight experiences. Here's what's coming to Game Pass this month, as announced in an Xbox Wire post: Metal Slug Tactics (...

Technology giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Microsoft reported first-quarter revenue of $65.60 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The total beat a Street consensus estimate of $...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has taken the top spot on the UK all-format boxed game charts, but with a 10% dip in physical sales compared to last year's Modern Warfare 3. The decline is likely linked to Xbox users choosing digital Game Pass options, according to Chris Dring of GamesIndustry.biz,...