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Microsoft is planning to bring its Windows, Phone and Xbox operating systems closer together, a new report has claimed. The company has typically preferred to keep its Xbox OS totally separate from Windows for fears of its console being branded an under the TV PC”. But ZDnet has word of …
Read More »Microsoft ‘lost its way’ with PC game support
Computing giant aims to have first-party studios developing across all Microsoft devices in future
Read More »Microsoft boasts record first quarter despite gaming losses
$15 million loss now expected to yield 35-40 percent gain next year with Xbox One launch
Read More »Spencer talks up Xbox One and PC crossplay possibilities
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has dropped a big hint that Xbox One will allow gamers to play competitively against PC users online. When asked by AusGamers about whether the shared architecture between the console and PC – as well as the increasing use of cloud tech – could facilitate such functionality, …
Read More »Microsoft to replace Ballmer by year’s end
Executives from eBay, Ford and Nokia in the running to succeed departing CEO
Read More »DualShock 4 compatible with Windows
Sony brings its controller to the PC as Valve moves into the living room
Read More »Microsoft hires Valve’s former director of business
Valve’s ex-director of business Jason Holtman has joined Microsoft, Holtman himself has confirmed. Speaking with Games Industry, Holtman explained his focus will be on improving the company’s Windows platform. "Yes, I have joined Microsoft where I will be focusing on making Windows a great platform for gaming and interactive entertainment," …
Read More »Unity 4.2 brings engine to Windows Phone and BlackBerry
Engine has also been updated with new editor features and cancellation measures
Read More »Kinect for Windows dev kits coming in November
Developers to gain access to pre-release hardware and SDK before public launch next year
Read More »Microsoft launching 600 Windows Stores Best Buys across US and Canada
Over 600 Windows Stores are to be installed in Best Buys across the US and Canada. TechSpot reports that the concessions will range in size from 1,500 to 2,200 square feet and are designed to help consumers get some hands-on time with the latest Windows operating environment. Over 1,200 jobs …
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