Microsoft has issued a statement about the energy consumption of the Xbox One following criticism from an environmental group. Late last month, Noah Horowitz of the Natural Resources Defense Council posted a blog accusing the Xbox One’s ‘Instant On’ mode – which keeps the box in a lower-power state when …
Read More »Don Mattrick out at Zynga
Zynga CEO Don Mattrick has departed the social games giant after less than two years, with former boss Mark Pincus reinstated as chief exec. No reason was given for Mattrick’s departure. Co-founder Mark Pincus, who is re-taking the reigns after stepping down from the role two years ago, thanks the …
Read More »Star Wars I-VI collection hits Xbox this Friday, costs £70
If you want to own the Star Wars films on yet another platform – because, let’s face it, who doesn’t own them all at this point? – you’re in luck. Episodes I through VI (or IV through III, for you purists out there) are set to land on the Xbox …
Read More »No new Conker game coming from Rare
Studio is working on “something else” while classic character is being introduced to Project Spark
Read More »Xbox promotes Kudo Tsunoda to handle UK studios
Kinect mastermind's new role fuels rumours of Phil Harrison's departure
Read More »Microsoft backtracks from Xbox One indie parity clause
ID@Xbox boss Chris Charla softens on need to ship Xbox titles at the same time as PS4 and Wii U ports
Read More »Microsoft ‘lost its way’ with gaming on Windows
But Phil Spencer is confident new cross-platform strategy will make Windows 10 "the best ever for gamers"
Read More »Windows 10 can edit Xbox One video footage
The integration between Windows 10 and Xbox brings many benefits, and those who stream or watch video will not be left out. The Verge reports that the OS will include a number of features that will tap into the booming video sector. Windows 10 allows users to access their Xbox …
Read More »ID@Xbox and Xbox Live coming to Windows 10
Console initiatives heading to PC as Microsoft pushes its cross-platform strategy
Read More »Phil Harrison leaving Microsoft
Reports suggest Xbox executive could be departing from the platform holder after three years
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