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Microsoft Gaming CEO Says Releasing Games on PS5 Is 'A Good Thing for Xbox'
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has clarified the company's strategy regarding console-exclusive games and the future of the Xbox platform.
Microsoft Gaming CEO confirms Xbox games will be on the Nintendo Switch 2
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer teased the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature many Xbox games, presumably more than what's already available on the Switch.
Microsoft’s AI business is booming — Xbox, not so much
Microsoft’s cloud and AI businesses are doing pretty well — and their impact is being felt across the company. In its Q2 2025 earnings, Microsoft announced revenue of $69.6 billion for the quarter, up 12 percent year-over-year,
Microsoft focused on improving profits in gaming
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told Wall Street that the company is focused on improving profits in its video game business. Overall gaming revenue fell 7%, and Xbox hardware revenue tumbled 29% in the fiscal second quarter.
Microsoft's Developer Direct Proved Game Pass Is Xbox's New Norm
Doom, Ninja Gaiden and more are soon landing on the service on day of release, showing how integral Game Pass is to the business.
Despite Xbox's Struggles In Hardware, Microsoft Was Reportedly The Top Video Game Publisher In December
Xbox's Phil Spencer has reaffirmed that Microsoft is still committed to the hardware space while trying to push more multiplatform releases. As seen in the Xbox Developer Direct, games like Doom: The Dark Ages will come to rival platforms. Microsoft is also reportedly going to support the Nintendo Switch 2 when it releases.
Xbox's Multiplatform Releases Made Microsoft The Top Game Publisher In The World Last Month
Data firm Ampere has released some interesting stats about the month of December in gaming - stats that name Microsoft as the top publisher in the world for the final month of 2024. According to the analyst group, $465 million was spent on Xbox games last month, making Microsoft the biggest publisher across Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
Phil Spencer Sees Xbox Series S a “Real Advantage” for Microsoft’s Gaming Handheld Plans
Xbox head Phil Spencer explained this week that forcing developers to optimize their games for the Xbox Series S may actually help the company with its gaming handheld plans.
Microsoft Was the Top Video Game Publisher Last Month
Industry research reveals that Microsoft-published games generate more cash than those from any other publisher in December 2024.
A new analysis claims that Microsoft's Xbox has become the top games publisher in the world
An analytics firm has handed Microsoft the games publishing crown. With almost half a billion in spending, Microsoft's multiplatform strategy is paying off for Xbox, at least according to this analysis.
Xbox Q2 FY25 gaming revenue is down 7% year-over-year, but Xbox Game Pass still grew
Microsoft shared details on the company's financial results for Q2 FY25 on Wednesday, revealing that gaming revenue was down ...
Microsoft's AI gold rush continues while hardware business cools
Microsoft's AI revenue surged by 175% year-over-year, reaching a $13 billion annual run rate, while gaming hardware sales ...
Trump says Microsoft is in contention to buy TikTok
Microsoft, which declined to comment on the president’s remarks, had discussed buying TikTok in 2020, when Trump tried to ...
Microsoft wants to 'recruit your squad' in the latest unbidden Game Pass ad on your Windows Settings homepage. Also, it might crash
The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build (22635.4805) has been rolling out for some, and Microsoft's blog proudly lists ...
How DeepSeek’s AI Tech Could Revolutionize Triple-A Cloud Gaming
The introduction to the Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek could challenge the cloud gaming industry curated by NVIDIA, Meta, and ...
I'm absolutely sick of Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update, as it's now causing Bluetooth and webcam issues
It's not a secret that Microsoft 's Windows 11 24H2 has been a massive problem for plenty of PC users, with bugs and ...
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A look inside Microsoft’s inclusive technology lab
On Microsoft's sprawling campus in Redmond, Washington state, an unassuming laboratory plays an important role by bringing ...