The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

XBOX studios are reportedly trying to spin off as Microsoft weighs more closures

Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory are in danger.

Dot Esports · Jun 15

Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and other Xbox studios could close

Microsoft's "Xbox reset" is starting to sound more like a bulldozing.

PC Gamer · Jun 15

Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and others "at risk of being shuttered" according to new report — "active negotiations" for independence are ongoing

Microsoft and Xbox may soon close several of its game studios as part of a planned reorganization of the brand's business, according to a new report.

Windows Central · Jun 15

Latest Microsoft victim reportedly being closed after releasing one game since Xbox acquisition

The new heads of Xbox praised the studio this year

GamesRadar · Jun 15

Multiple small Tennessee counties pass temporary data center bans — Nashville also passed near-unanimous moratorium on first reading

Two jurisdictions in Tennessee just passed a data center moratorium as three more a set to vote on bills that delay these projects. These temporary bans have gained widespread support, especially in rural regions where developers are increasingly looking to for building their massive projects.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 15

'Our research suggests that there are real risks associated with these sites': Experts say some job-search platforms are stealing personal data from job seekers

Many sites may be selling their users' data to third parties without them knowing.

TechRadar · Jun 15

Microsoft and Xbox may close South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games — it was just hiring for a "fascinating, intriguing, brand new IP" [UPDATED]

As Microsoft and Xbox prepare for a huge business reset, it reportedly has plans to shut down South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games.

Windows Central · Jun 15

Microsoft is gearing up to let you spread the cost of Xbox purchases — partnering with Klarna and PayPal

Microsoft is exploring ways to help Xbox customers manage the cost of living crisis, adding the ability to split costs in over weeks or even monthly instalment payments "interest free."

Windows Central · Jun 15

As Xbox eyes layoffs, Microsoft's CEO says its videogames aren't monetised enough—so it's not the cancelled games or $68.7 billion deals or AI overspending, then

Watch that line go up, up up up up up.

PC Gamer · Jun 15

"I'm proud to say we delivered": Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan departs alongside chief of staff, read his message to Microsoft devs

After nearly 14 years working under Xbox and 18 months leading Xbox Game Studios, Craig Duncan is stepping down and leaving Microsoft.

Windows Central · Jun 15