It has been revealed that before Embracer Group’s acquisition of Gearbox Software earlier this week, Microsoft had looked into acquiring the studio instead, but backed out. Embracer Group, the parent company of multiple studios such as Koch Media and THQ Nordic, recently acquired Gearbox for $1.3 billion, but the merger was only made possible because […]
Microsoft Gaming Revenue Increases 51% With Xbox Series X|S Launches
According to Microsoft’s latest financial results, the company’s gaming business increased its revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, by 51% as a result of the Xbox Series X|S launches in November. Xbox hardware earnings jumped 86%, while Xbox content and services revenue rose 40%, thanks to the release of new first and third-party […]
Microsoft cloud growth surges 50%, beating analyst expectations
(Reuters) — Microsoft on Tuesday reported its Azure cloud computing services grew 50%, as the global pandemic benefited the software maker’s investment on working and learning from home. The company’s shares rose 6% in extended trading after gaining about 41% in 2020 as COVID-19 shifted computing to areas where the software maker has bet big. […]
SAP integrates Microsoft Teams to create the ‘frictionless enterprise’
Microsoft and SAP have announced an extension of their existing partnership, one that will see Microsoft Teams integrated into SAP’s suite of products. The two companies have sought deeper synergies in recent years, combining their respective strengths in the enterprise software sphere. Back in 2017, the duo announced plans to use and sell more of […]
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google looking to acquire ‘big name’ video game studios
The likes of Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are approaching and in talks to buy out a few unidentified studios. Microsoft has already been very open about its desire to acquire new studios, but now there is word that other companies such as Amazon and Google are looking to do the same. This is according to […]
Microsoft Shares A List Of Every Xbox Console Exclusive Coming In 2021
If you’re one of the few early adopters of the Xbox Series X/S or just an Xbox fan in general, you may be wondering what games you can expect to be playing on your new console this year. Games taking advantage of the new Xbox consoles have been sparse so far, but that all changes […]
Microsoft Wants To Know If Xbox Gamers Wish Their Controller Was More Like Sony’s DualSense
Both Microsoft and Sony came out with new consoles last year and both came with brand new controllers along with them. While Microsoft’s controller was an iterative improvement over the previous Xbox One controller, Sony’s new DualSense is a truly impressive piece of hardware filled with all-new features never before seen on a console controller. […]
Microsoft Addresses Questions About Certain PS5 Games Outperforming Xbox Series X
Both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are incredibly powerful systems, but that doesn’t mean what’s out now is what all there is to experience. As more and more games continue to be prepped for this new generation of gaming, some players have noticed notable differences with certain titles and how they perform […]
Microsoft Confirms Xbox Party Chat Will Hide Player IP Addresses
Excitement is building for next week’s launch of the Xbox Series X, opening up a new world of gaming which may come with new security threats. Microsoft thought it was best to address some of the existing security issues regarding Xbox Party Chat before the next-gen console launch. Responding to a concerned user on the […]
Apple TV Will Arrive on Xbox Consoles Next Week
After its launch last year, the Apple TV app finally be available across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to coincide with the launch of Microsoft’s new-gen consoles on November 10. The addition will provide access to Apple TV’s expansive library of movies, TV shows and original content, like the Bill Murray […]