Ninja Theory was a bargain purchase for Microsoft
Embracer Group still holds the trophy for the coup of the decade but Microsoft's purchase price of Ninja Theory comes close.
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Microsoft was apparently confident that it could outspend Sony
To be more specific, the exact phrase used was that Microsoft is in a "very unique position to be able to go spend Sony out...
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Phil Spencer sacrificed the Xbox Series S and X to invest in cloud gaming
Apart from the ongoing chip shortage at the time, it appears that the stock shortage of the Xbox Series S/X was partly self-inflicted.
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The Hitman studio’s fantasy IP, Project Dragon, might be an Xbox exclusive
Project Dragon doesn't have a release date but it's been described as an ambitious "ten-year game" in the past.
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Microsoft is giving away a Barbie-themed Xbox Series S for free
It looks like the Forza Horizon 5 x Barbie crossover wasn't the only marketing stunt Mattel had in store for the upcoming film.
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Starfield to ship without a physical disc in September, as per Bethesda
Starfield now joins a growing list of games that will ship with only digital codes without a physical disc in an effort to cut costs.
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Phil Spencer swears oath to put Call of Duty on PlayStation
We'll know in the next few days whether Call of Duty remains a common battleground for gamers or becomes a trophy held close by Xbox.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 is not coming out until 2028 (at least)
Patience, the hallmark of every Elder Scrolls fan - there's still many years to go for TES6
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Bethesda has a good reason for making Starfield exclusive to the Xbox
As much as gamers would prefer our favorite games to be available on multiple consoles, there are benefits to platform exclusivity.
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Starfield is not going to be Steam Deck verified in September
One way of interpreting Todd Howard's words is that Starfield is never coming to the Steam Deck - not now and now ever.
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Microsoft bought Bethesda so that Starfield would not be exclusive to the PlayStation 5
It looks like the earlier speculations about the potential timed-exclusivity of Starfield on the PlayStation 5 was actually true.
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Microsoft believes that the PlayStation 6 will be out by 2028
Naturally, the competing Xbox console that's part of the tenth generation of gaming consoles will be out by then as well.
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Microsoft makes the Indiana Jones game by Bethesda exclusive to the Xbox
The long-gestating Indiana Jones game by MachineGames is now officially locked to the Xbox Series S and X.
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Ghostwire Tokyo reaches new sales milestone shortly after Xbox release
Maybe, just maybe, Xbox Game Studios should put its studios to work on games that are more like Ghostwire Tokyo than Starfield.
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Arkane Austin isn’t shutting down despite Redfall’s poor performance
Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty intends to keep the studio open as it continues to support Redfall.
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Obsidian to “refine” Avowed graphics following Xbox Games Showcase trailer backlash
A developer from Obsidian Entertainment claims that the footage shown at the Xbox Games Showcase was of a game still not in its alpha stage.
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Phil Spencer addresses Halo absence at the Xbox Games Showcase
Basically, what Phil Spencer said is that the Halo franchise is no longer the end-all and be-all of the Xbox platform.
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User drops negative review on Starfield months before its launch
Imagine wanting to criticize a game so much that you dropped a negative review three months before it comes out.
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InXile Entertainment blows fans away at the Xbox Games Showcase with Clockwork Revolution
InXile Entertainment's debut AAA first-person action RPG combines the magnetic elements of steampunk and time travel.
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Phil Spencer is confident that Starfield will make profit
Starfield's incoming launch on the Xbox platform and the Game Pass this September is pivotal to the future of Microsoft's gaming arm.
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God of War dev has no problem with the Starfield FPS cap on consoles
The former God of War developer defended Bethesda Softworks, saying that the studio probably was going for a "seamless look" for Starfield.
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Phil Spencer talks about the growth of Xbox in Japan
Xbox has traditionally lagged behind Sony and Nintendo in Japan but this hasn't stopped Phil Spencer from trying his best.
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Matt Booty promises four first-party titles every year for the Xbox
After learning that exclusives are what makes consoles sell, Xbox Game Studios is committing to a massive slate for the next few years.
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Phil Spencer makes bold claim about the Xbox revenue
According to the iconic Xbox Game Studios head, the current revenue of the Xbox brand doubles what it was pulling during the 360 era.