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Microsoft Studios rebrands to Xbox Game Studios

February 5, 2019 by Laurent Giret

Microsoft Studios, the company’s video game publishing division and home of 13 video games studios is becoming Xbox Game Studios today.

Top Xbox games we’re looking forward to in 2019

December 27, 2018 by Abhishek Baxi

While 2018 has been an interesting year for Xbox fans, Microsoft also pushed a lot of effort towards gaming on Windows 10. The Microsoft Store, the official marketplace for these games, also got a much-needed refresh. Here’s a list of ... Read more

Sea of Thieves' free Shrouded Spoils content update is launching today

November 28, 2018 by Jonny Caldwell

Sea of Thieves is getting a major update today. Titled "Shrouded Spoils," The update includes a host of new features as well as various improvements to enhance the overall gaming experience.

Microsoft news recap: Microsoft Studios acquires 2 more game studios, Samsung could embed Microsoft cloud services in phones, and more

November 11, 2018 by Jack Wilkinson

Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read! Microsoft Studios acquires InXile Entertainment and Obsidian Entertainment At its XO18 event, Microsoft announced ... Read more

Microsoft Studios acquires InXile Entertainment and Obsidian Entertainment

November 10, 2018 by Jack Wilkinson

As of late, Microsoft has been on a bit of a game studio acquisition spree. The aim is to bolster its lineup of games, something it has been criticised for in the past. Now, Microsoft Studios has acquired 2 new ... Read more

Xbox One exclusive Sunset Overdrive could soon be released on Windows

November 1, 2018 by Laurent Giret

A Windows version of Sunset Overdrive has recently been rated by the ESRB, and Microsoft’s upcoming XO18 event on November 10 seems to be the perfect opportunity to announce the PC release.

This week's Microsoft Studios Publisher Sale features Halo: MCC, Sea of Thieves and State of Decay 2

September 18, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Microsoft has just announced a new Microsoft Studios Publisher Sale including the Halo and Gears of War franchises plus older classics like Quantum Break or Ori and the Blind Forest.

ReCore: Definitive Edition, four more Xbox Play Anywhere games are now available on Steam

September 14, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Following the initial announcement at Gamescom last month, Microsoft is bringing five of its Xbox One/Windows 10 exclusive games to a bigger PC audience today.

ReCore and four more Xbox Play Anywhere games are coming soon to Steam and physical retailers

August 21, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Microsoft announced today at Gamescom that it has teamed up with THQ Nordic to bring five of its Xbox Play Anywhere games to Steam and physical retailers.

With new game studio acquisitions, Microsoft is ready to take gaming seriously, says exec

June 12, 2018 by Kareem Anderson

Head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty discussed the rationale and thinking behind Microsoft's recent announcement of five new gaming studios.

PlayGround Games, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory and Companion Games all join Microsoft Studios

June 10, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Xbox head Phil Spencer said that the new studios will “have the resources, platform and creative independence to take bigger risks.”

Microsoft Studios executive leadership team adds former Tomb Raider studio head Darrell Gallagher

April 16, 2018 by Laurent Giret

After a long career that led him to work at Rockstar, THQ, Crystal Square Enix as well as Activision, video games Industry veteran Darrell Gallagher is joining the Microsoft Studios executive leadership team.

New patch coming for Sea of Thieves next week, will address ship re-spawning issues

March 30, 2018 by Arif Bacchus

A new patch is coming for Sea of Thieves next week and it will help address ship re-spawning issues.

Sea of Thieves boasts 2 million users, becomes best-selling Windows 10 Microsoft Studios title

March 28, 2018 by Dave W. Shanahan

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Sea of Thieves has proved to be quite a successful Xbox One game title for Microsoft. Currently, Sea of Thieves boasts 2 million players and counting and is currently the best-selling Microsoft Studios game title on Windows 10. As noted ... Read more

All future Microsoft Studios titles headed to Xbox Games Pass on launch day, Phil Spencer says

January 23, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Xbox Head Phil Spencer announced today that Xbox Games Pass will include all new releases from Microsoft Studios going forward.

Minecraft exec takes the reins of Microsoft Studios

January 18, 2018 by Laurent Giret

Matt Booty, previously head of Minecraft has just become the second top gaming executive at Microsoft.

Microsoft Studios is working on multiple Windows Mixed Reality games

November 13, 2017 by Laurent Giret

Following the launch of Minecraft VR and Halo: Recruit in the Microsoft Store, Microsoft recently confirmed that it has Windows Mixed Reality games in the pipeline.