Entries in 'windows 8' (32)

Microsoft unveils Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 platforms

Microsoft unveils Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 platforms

A new Halo game will launch in July for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft has announced.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 4th 2013 at 2:00PM in News
Razer Edge pre-orders open this week

Razer Edge pre-orders open this week

Razer USA will start taking pre-orders for its Windows 8-powered gaming tablet Edge this Friday, with the company aiming to start shipping out units before the end of next month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 28th 2013 at 8:08AM in News
Xbox 720 UI likely to resemble Windows 8, former Windows exec claims

Xbox 720 UI likely to resemble Windows 8, former Windows exec claims

Microsoft is likely to follow the template it laid down with Windows 8 when it comes to designing the Xbox 360’s user interface.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 7th 2013 at 2:22PM in News
Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro launches next month

Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro launches next month

Microsoft has dated its next run at the tablet market.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 10:30PM in News

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Microsoft predicted to sell Xbox division "to someone like Sony"

Microsoft predicted to sell Xbox division "to someone like Sony"

A US business analyst has claimed that Microsoft’s inability to adapt to market changes means that its “failure is already inevitable”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 21st 2013 at 9:52AM in News
60m sales and counting for Windows 8

60m sales and counting for Windows 8

Microsoft has sold in excess of 60m Windows 8 licenses in the ten weeks wince the operating system was launched.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 9th 2013 at 3:10PM in News
Razer details its upcoming gaming tablet

Razer details its upcoming gaming tablet

PC peripheral firm Razer has at last detailed its gaming tablet, which is now going under the name of ‘Edge’.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 9th 2013 at 9:44AM in News
Windows 8 sells 40m licenses in first month

Windows 8 sells 40m licenses in first month

Microsoft’s latest operating system Windows 8 has sold 40m licenses during its first month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Nov 27th 2012 at 11:20PM in News

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Halo, Xbox Music and Xbox Live star in Phil Harrison's first speech as Microsoft VP

Halo, Xbox Music and Xbox Live star in Phil Harrison's first speech as Microsoft VP

Popular games exec Phil Harrison delivered his first public address as a Microsoft VP at London Games Conference this evening, and gave the room a rapid tour around the new ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 21st 2012 at 4:58PM in News
Windows boss Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft as Surface launches with "modest" sales

Windows boss Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft as Surface launches with "modest" sales

Microsoft’s Windows boss Steven Sinofsky has, in a surprise move, suddenly left the company.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 13th 2012 at 11:11AM in News
Next iteration of DirectX is exclusive to Windows 8

Next iteration of DirectX is exclusive to Windows 8

Microsoft has confirmed that DirectX 11.1 will be exclusive to Windows 8.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2012 at 11:33AM in News
Xbox key to pivotal week for Microsoft

Xbox key to pivotal week for Microsoft

Make no mistake. Microsoft’s new operating system, tablet and music service doesn’t mean Xbox is out of the spotlight.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 26th 2012 at 11:41AM in News

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Microsoft's Xbox Music service goes live tomorrow

Microsoft's Xbox Music service goes live tomorrow

Xbox and Windows platform holder Microsoft is to have another stab at competing with iTunes and Spotify in the digital music market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2012 at 5:00AM in News
Windows 8 Marketplace will not sell 18-rated games

Windows 8 Marketplace will not sell 18-rated games

Microsoft’s own guidelines for the Windows 8 Marketplace will prevent the sale of 18 rated games, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2012 at 10:02AM in News
Are Microsoft Points being phased out?

Are Microsoft Points being phased out?

A recent change to Windows 8 suggests that Microsoft may be preparing to phase out its Points payment system.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2012 at 12:48PM in News
Microsoft Surface receiving midnight launch treatment on October 26th

Microsoft Surface receiving midnight launch treatment on October 26th

Microsoft will throw its Surface tablet a midnight launch event to coincide with the release of the company’s latest OS Windows 8.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Oct 5th 2012 at 6:58AM in News

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Persson blocks Minecraft's Windows 8 certification

Persson blocks Minecraft's Windows 8 certification

Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson had made a public declaration of opposition to Microsoft’s Windows 8 platform.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 27th 2012 at 3:03PM in News
Microsoft establishes new London studio; Will focus on Windows 8 tablets

Microsoft establishes new London studio; Will focus on Windows 8 tablets

A brand new Microsoft-owned development studio has been created in London.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2012 at 9:10AM in News
Microsoft reveals first wave of Windows 8 Xbox titles

Microsoft reveals first wave of Windows 8 Xbox titles

Microsoft has announced the first pool of Xbox titles coming to Windows 8.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 4th 2012 at 6:47AM in News
Microsoft utters three long-awaited words: The New Xbox

Microsoft utters three long-awaited words: The New Xbox

The New Xbox. Three tiny words that have been used a million times on the internet over the last two years. But never before by a Microsoft executive.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 7th 2012 at 10:09AM in News
Microsoft Surface launching simultaneously with Windows 8

Microsoft Surface launching simultaneously with Windows 8

Microsoft’s Surface tablet will arrive alongside Windows 8 in late October.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 31st 2012 at 7:05AM in News
Newell: Valve making Linux push due to Windows 8 concerns

Newell: Valve making Linux push due to Windows 8 concerns

Valve boss Gabe Newell has expressed doubt in Windows 8 regarding what he sees as a transition from an open platform to a closed one in Microsoft’s next OS.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 26th 2012 at 7:08AM in News
Windows 8 launching October 26

Windows 8 launching October 26

Microsoft has announced an official release date for Windows 8.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 19th 2012 at 6:45AM in News
Windows 8 due out in October

Windows 8 due out in October

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 8 will launch in late October.

Lauren Wainwright
by Lauren Wainwright
on Jul 10th 2012 at 5:14PM in News
Microsoft introduces its iPad killer - Surface

Microsoft introduces its iPad killer - Surface

A brand new tablet PC called Surface has finally been announced by Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 19th 2012 at 8:57AM in News