Tag: xbox
Project xCloud streaming service coming to the UK in October
Xbox has confirmed its video game streaming service, Project xCloud, will come to the UK in October. As part of a public preview to test the service, which will enable […]
Xbox boss says company has ‘no plans’ for streaming-only console
Xbox has no current plans to develop a “streaming-only” games console, the company’s boss has said. The video games arm of Microsoft is due to launch its next console, known […]
Xbox confirms Project Scarlett console will launch in 2020
Microsoft has confirmed its next Xbox console will launch at the end of next year, claiming it is the “most powerful and highest-performing console” the company has ever made. The […]
Lynx releases special edition Xbox deodorant for obsessed gamers!
Gamers will have the chance to smell like the essence of their favourite console with the release of an Xbox-themed deodorant. The Lynx limited edition, which will only be available […]
Microsoft to open first UK store in London in July
The first Microsoft Store in the UK will open its doors in London on July 11, the computing giant has announced. A bricks and mortar presence in the country has […]
Xbox boss urges games industry to improve safety for players
The head of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming platform has urged the industry to work together to improve safety for those using their platforms. Phil Spencer said Xbox would “commit to working […]
Competition watchdog to probe games companies over contracts
The competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox amid fears that their auto-renewal terms are unfairly hammering gamers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said […]
Strong cloud growth helps Microsoft deliver healthy profits
Microsoft has reported strong quarterly financial results, largely driven by its commercial cloud services. The PC giant’s revenue stood at 28.9 billion dollars (£22 billion) in the three months to […]
Microsoft thought about giving the original Xbox away for free
Microsoft thought about buying Nintendo and expected the original Xbox to appeal to casual players, according to one man who was involved. GamesIndustry.biz recently spoke to Lorne Lanning from Oddworld […]
Windows 10: All you need to know
Last night Microsoft officially unveiled Windows 10 – its new operating system for computers, tablets and mobiles. Here’s everything you need to know. The Start Menu Is back Microsoft has […]
