Xbox boss on the physics of the PlayStation 5’s design
When designing the look of a video game console, engineers must account for a number of important variables. Chief among these is heat, and...
Why the Xbox Series S is such a smart move by Microsoft
The Xbox Series S is inevitable at this point. Over the weekend, people began discovering retail versions of the updated Xbox controller for Xbox...
Microsoft will shut down Mixer on July 22, transition users to Facebook Gaming
Microsoft said today it will shut its Mixer livestreaming service on July 22 and transition its streamers and audience to Facebook Gaming. Microsoft also...
Minecraft Marketplace adds Education section with free material
The world is stuck at home as part of the fight against the spread of COVID-19. This has led to a huge jump in...
Xbox boss expects to keep a console under his TV for the next 10+ years
Microsoft is planning to launch both the next-gen Xbox Series X and the Project xCloud gaming service this year. But is that a coherent...
Xbox boss Phil Spencer wants games to embrace diverse business models
When it comes to selling games, Microsoft is all-in on subscriptions. But it’s not emphasizing the Game Pass subscription service to the exclusion of...
Xbox has no need for a VR headset — yet
Poor Phil Spencer. No one wants him to like VR. Every time Microsoft’s Xbox guru opens his mouth to explain his stance on the...
Xbox One sales have slowed to a crawl as the current gen wanes
We are at the end of a video game console generation, and you can see that in Microsoft’s quarterly earnings report. The company revealed...
Microsoft Flight Simulator embodies Game Pass’ potential
Let’s take a look behind the scenes at GamesBeat a little bit. Coming out of the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show last week, one...
The DeanBeat: DICE Summit shows the inspirational highs and depressing lows of gaming
Shawn Layden led off this week’s DICE Summit with an inspirational speech about the need to focus on quality games, the rise of accessibility...