How HoloLens and backward compatibility fit into Xbox’s grand strategy
Microsoft head of publishing Shannon Loftis answers post-event questions in a one-on-one at E3 2015.
Microsoft’s Rare is finally working on a new game: Sea of Thieves
At Microsoft’s press briefing for the Electronic Entertainment Expo this morning, the publisher revealed that Rare is finally working on a new game called Sea of Thieves.
Rare’s classic games return in a new Xbox One collection
Some of Rare's rarest games are making a comeback.
Kickstarter still works: Banjo-Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee funded in just 40 minutes
Apparently, gamers still think Kickstarter is a good way to fund established developers who want to return to their old ideas.
Kinect Sports Rivals puts you in the game with a flattering ‘Awesome You’ (preview)
Kinect Sports Rivals, an upcoming motion-controlled sports compilation from Microsoft, uses the Kinect's camera to create a stylish interpretation of your face and body.
Killer Instinct’s sharp combat and smooth graphics highlight a fantastic, yet limited, fighting game (review)
Killer Instinct includes only a few fighters on its comeback tour, but the franchise has never looked better.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Xbox One adds self-publishing, Nintendo turns a profit despite Wii U
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.
Rare producer claims new Kinect can notice nearly imperceptible muscle movements
Rare talks about the benefits of working with the Xbox One and next-gen Kinect.
Microsoft renews the Killer Instinct trademark but won’t say why
The fighting game property has been out of work for years now. What could Microsoft have planned for it?
Game designer crosses over from making Halo games to Zynga’s social games — he’s never going back (interview)
Jim Veevaert has crossed over from making games like Halo 3 to Zynga's social games like Ruby Blast. He says he's never going back.