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Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively

"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."

PC Gamer · May 7, 2024

Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources”

Two further studios will also be shuttered

GamesRadar · May 7, 2024

Xbox has reached an agreement with 'Crash Bandicoot,' 'Spyro' dev Toys for Bob for their new game

During a recent town hall meeting within Xbox and Activision-Blizzard, Microsoft's President of Game Content Matt Booty confirmed that the firm has reached an agreement with Toys for Bob to fund their first game since going independent.

Windows Central · Mar 23, 2024

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Xbox Game Pass has hit a new growth milestone, as Microsoft's gaming ambitions expand

Despite rumors that Xbox Game Pass might lose day one exclusive games, it seems that instead, Xbox Game Pass is forging ahead with an additional boatload of subscribers.

Windows Central · Feb 15, 2024

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms some Xbox games are headed to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

During a new episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that four Xbox games are coming to other platforms.

Windows Central · Feb 15, 2024

Xbox Podcast - everything announced at the Future of Xbox event

Xbox's got some news about hardware, exclusivity, and more

GamesRadar · Feb 15, 2024

Official Xbox Podcast will discuss the future of the brand on February 15

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty will host a 'special edition' Official Xbox Podcast on February 15.

TechRadar · Feb 13, 2024

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Here's when the future of Xbox will be confirmed, and how to listen to it live

Phil Spencer and other Xbox execs will reveal what's next for Microsoft's games arm in a podcast today

T3 · Feb 13, 2024

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer to discuss the future of the Xbox business via the Official Xbox Podcast on Thursday

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer will be discussing the future of Xbox on an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast on Feb. 15, 2024.

Windows Central · Feb 12, 2024

The Xbox news everybody's desperate for is apparently coming in a podcast with Phil Spencer this week

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty have some "updates on the Xbox business" for you

GamesRadar · Feb 12, 2024

Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra is departing the company today, says it’s time to ‘become Blizzard’s biggest fan from the outside’

Mike Ybarra has confirmed that he's leaving Blizzard Entertainment today (January 25).

TechRadar · Jan 25, 2024

Microsoft cancels Blizzard's survival game amid layoffs, shifts developers to "one of several promising new projects" [UPDATED]

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Blizzard's upcoming survival game, moving some of its developers to other projects.

Windows Central · Jan 25, 2024

New Microsoft Activision Blizzard leadership changes see CEO Kotick and others leave soon, Xbox fully take over

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down as Microsoft makes several significant leadership changes.

Windows Central · Dec 20, 2023

Following the release of Starfield and more this year, Xbox says it's on track for 4 "big" first-party games a year

"So every three months, we've got something new coming out"

GamesRadar · Nov 10, 2023

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Windows Central · Nov 8, 2023

Turn 10 Studios and Forza boss Alan Hartman is the new head of Xbox Game Studios

Turn 10 Studios boss Alan Hartman, who has helped oversee the Forza franchise, is now head of Xbox Game Studios.

GamesRadar · Jun 27, 2023

Microsoft was ready to "spend Sony out of business" back in 2019

An internal email has revealed that Microsoft was willing to spend big to get ahead of Sony

Windows Central · Jun 26, 2023

Xbox internal emails: Microsoft 'positioned' to 'spend Sony out of business'

The hearing between Microsoft and the FTC has brought countless revelations about Xbox's long-term business strategies. And some of these discussions were very aggressive.

GamesRadar · Jun 26, 2023

Perfect Dark reportedly "years" from launch after a development reboot in 2022

Perfect Dark is once again "in the earliest stages" of development

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Windows Central · Jun 26, 2023

Report: Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark's release is 'years away' due to development struggles

A new report reveals the Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark is "years away" from launch due to significant development issues.

Windows Central · Jun 20, 2023

Want Xbox VR? Here's what Xbox's Matt Booty had to say about it.

Matt Booty, who leads 23 game studios at Microsoft, discussed virtual and augmented reality in a recent interview. Here's what would have to happen for Microsoft to expand into that space.

GamesRadar · Jun 20, 2023

Halo Infinite devs will drop seasonal cutscenes to focus on gameplay additions

And the response is surprisingly understanding

GamesRadar · Jun 20, 2023

Xbox games have to hit 10 million players to be considered a success

This is also why Xbox isn't getting in on the VR market

Tom’s Guide · Jun 19, 2023

Xbox shoots down VR gaming on Series X

Xbox Game Studio boss Matt Booty says VR isn't big enough for dedicated Xbox Series X games or hardware.

Windows Central · Jun 19, 2023

New Halo Infinite leak allegedly shows 343i dev processes, outsourcing info

A leaked Halo Infinite document allegedly shows how 343 is working with its partner studios.

Windows Central · Jun 16, 2023

Halo was MIA at the Xbox Games Showcase. Phil Spencer reveals why.

Halo was absent from the Xbox Games Showcase, leaving many wondering why. Phil Spencer has answers.

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