Microsoft built Xbox Game Pass for this moment, and it’s thriving
Xbox Game Pass doesn’t have Friends, but it does have the friends we’ve made along the way. And that’s not just a silly phrase by a...
Microsoft reports $35.0 billion in Q3 2020 revenue: Azure up 59%, Surface up 1%, and LinkedIn up 21%
Microsoft today reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter of 2020, including revenue of $35.0 billion, net income of $10.8 billion, and earnings per...
Game industry doubles down on U.S. TV ads during pandemic
TV ad impressions nearly doubled for gaming brands from March 16 through April 15 compared to the previous 30-day period, suggesting that even as...
The DeanBeat: The game industry steps up in the fight against the coronavirus
The game industry is known for its fierce competition. But during the coronavirus, cooperation is happening. As the people who run these companies go...
Xbox Game Bar gets Widget Store with support for Xsplit and more
Microsoft is adding more functionality to the Xbox Game Bar on PC. This is Windows’ built-in gaming command center. You can bring up the...
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...
Microsoft unveils DirectX 12 Ultimate with improved ray tracing
Microsoft is moving on to the next generation of its DirectX gaming APIs for Windows and Xbox. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables developers to unlock...
PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Comparing the specs
Earlier this week, Microsoft revealed the details for the upcoming Xbox Series X. Now, Sony has done the same for the PlayStation 5. This...
Xbox One S Roblox Bundle launches for $300 in an appeal to families
As Xbox One moves into the end of its life, Microsoft is working to make the system appeal more to families. To that end,...
Xbox Series X specs revealed: Here’s what matters and why
Microsoft revealed more details about its upcoming next-gen console this morning, and that includes the full Xbox Series X specs. But while it’s always...