Entries in 'Microsoft' (1768)

Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console confirmed

Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed the Limited Edition halo 4 Xbox 360 console SKU.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2012 at 11:29AM in News
"Little enthusiasm" for Activision Blizzard acquisition

"Little enthusiasm" for Activision Blizzard acquisition

Vivendi is struggling to find a buyer for Activision Blizzard, according to reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2012 at 9:44AM in News
Gears of War: Judgment set for March 2013

Gears of War: Judgment set for March 2013

The prequel to the original Gears of War trilogy will launch next March.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 16th 2012 at 7:29AM in News
MCV reports on Daily Mail story, descends into nonsense

MCV reports on Daily Mail story, descends into nonsense

Let's get this straight before we even get to the details – this is definitely Microsoft's fault. Not the kid's for spending all the money. Not the dad's for letting ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 13th 2012 at 2:07PM in News

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Custom Halo 4 360 bundle listing leaked, pulled

Custom Halo 4 360 bundle listing leaked, pulled

A limited edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 bundle will be available to pre-order from Microsoft’s online store, when Microsoft gets around to actually announcing it that is.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 13th 2012 at 5:30AM in News
Microsoft sounded out about Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft sounded out about Activision Blizzard acquisition

A number of possible suitors for Activision Blizzard have reportedly been sounded out about a possible deal by Vivendi executives.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 12th 2012 at 9:19AM in News
Microsoft's Ballmer declares war on Apple

Microsoft's Ballmer declares war on Apple

Steve Ballmer, the bullish CEO of Microsoft, has outlined his determination to stop Apple having things its own way in its key markets.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 11th 2012 at 1:28PM in News
Halo 4 will work with Surface tablet

Halo 4 will work with Surface tablet

News both eyecatching and vague out of Microsoft today as the company has revealed Halo 4 will be compatible in some way with its Surface tablet.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 11th 2012 at 7:10AM in News

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Long PS3/360 lifecycle "biggest mistake ever", has expedited decline

Long PS3/360 lifecycle "biggest mistake ever", has expedited decline

The end of the traditional console cycle has expedited the decline of the overall console market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 10th 2012 at 1:15PM in News
Molyneux: Molydeux is another reason why I left Microsoft

Molyneux: Molydeux is another reason why I left Microsoft

The popular Peter Molyneux spoof Twitter account @petermolydeux has been named as one of the reasons for the developer’s departure from Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 9th 2012 at 12:52PM in News
Halo 2 Anniversary in development - report

Halo 2 Anniversary in development - report

Microsoft-owned developer 343 Industries is reportedly working on yet another HD-revamp of a past Halo title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 9th 2012 at 9:17AM in News
ANALYSIS: Xbox Smartglass

ANALYSIS: Xbox Smartglass

In hindsight, SmartGlass was Microsoft’s most significant announcement at E3 this year.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 4th 2012 at 12:43PM in News

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Microsoft and Nintendo disagree about Wii U's graphical clout

Microsoft and Nintendo disagree about Wii U's graphical clout

Opinions regarding the graphical power of Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U appear to be mixed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 4th 2012 at 9:10AM in News
Microsoft fights for, wins Xbox8 domains

Microsoft fights for, wins Xbox8 domains

Xbox 8, or perhaps Xbox ∞ (Xbox Infinity) could be the name of the successor to Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 3rd 2012 at 12:34PM in News
MS made 'Conscious' effort to downplay Kinect at E3

MS made 'Conscious' effort to downplay Kinect at E3

Microsoft intentionally let the Kinect controller take a backseat at E3.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 2:17PM in News
One in three US gamers would choose digital over retail

One in three US gamers would choose digital over retail

NPD Group has revealed that almost one third of US gamers would rather buy their games digitally than in a shop.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 29th 2012 at 2:30PM in News

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Fable: The Journey dated for October by Amazon

Fable: The Journey dated for October by Amazon

Amazon has spilt the launch date beans on Microsoft’s upcoming Kinect- exclusive title Fable: The Journey.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 28th 2012 at 8:35PM in News
SmartGlass and 'entertainment' - the REAL Microsoft next-gen strategy

SmartGlass and 'entertainment' - the REAL Microsoft next-gen strategy

The latest issue of MCV is now available digitally, and it features interviews with Xbox's Chris Lewis and Phil Spencer.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 28th 2012 at 4:07PM in News
Kinect's next big challenge - natural speech

Kinect's next big challenge - natural speech

The next big challenge for Kinect developers is natural speech, says Rare engineer David Quinn.

by Seth Tipps
on Jun 26th 2012 at 10:44AM in News
$99 two-year contract Xbox 360 offered by GameStop, Best Buy

$99 two-year contract Xbox 360 offered by GameStop, Best Buy

The $99 Xbox 360 Kinect bundle carrying a 24-month contract is now available through GameStop and Best Buy.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 26th 2012 at 7:15AM in News
UK to get its first Microsoft Store

UK to get its first Microsoft Store

Microsoft will launch its first own-brand retail outlet in the UK in March of next year, a new report claims.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 25th 2012 at 3:20PM in News
UPDATED: Stranger's Wrath dev has "given up on Microsoft"

UPDATED: Stranger's Wrath dev has "given up on Microsoft"

Just Add Water boss Stewart Gilray has nearly abandoned hope of digital release Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath on Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 23rd 2012 at 12:08AM in News
Microsoft rejects Motorola settlement offer

Microsoft rejects Motorola settlement offer

A proposed settlement offer from Motorola has been rejected by Microsoft as the pair'sw legal tussle continues.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2012 at 11:01AM in News
Microsoft clamps down in "Xbox roadmap" leak

Microsoft clamps down in "Xbox roadmap" leak

It's often hard to distinguish between fact and faction. But luckily sometimes companies make it far easier for us to tell.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2012 at 9:53AM in News
Microsoft talks up Windows Phone 8's gaming credentials

Microsoft talks up Windows Phone 8's gaming credentials

Windows Phone 8 will be a welcoming platform for games development, Microsoft has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2012 at 8:29AM in News