Microsoft’s game business grows 30 percent as Xbox 360 gains share
Microsoft’s video game revenues grew 30 percent for the fourth fiscal quarter and generated a small profit for the period. The growth was propelled...
Microsoft demos long-awaited Star Wars Kinect game (video)
It isn’t trapped in a galaxy far, far away any more. Microsoft finally unveiled a Star Wars game powered by its motion controller, the Kinect,...
Classic Halo remake coming to Xbox 360
Microsoft announced today that it is re-mastering its popular Halo game for the Xbox 360 with high-definition graphics and Xbox Live features. The company...
Final Xbox founder leaves Microsoft
Otto Berkes, one of the primary founders of the original Xbox, has left Microsoft after 18 years at the company. His departure marks the...
The shutdown of Microsoft’s Pioneer Studios is an example of failed innovation
Three years ago, Microsoft opened its Pioneer Studios skunkworks operation to create cool new consumer technology experiences. The group was headed by J Allard,...
Xbox and Kinect shine in Microsoft earnings report
The Xbox and Kinect motion controller are again Microsoft’s brightest stars as the company posted strong earnings and 60 percent growth in its entertainment...
Will developers and gamers flock to other consoles as Sony’s Playstation Network remains down?
Today marks the sixth day of the Playstation Network (PSN) outage and Sony is still mum about when the online gaming network will go...
Microsoft marks launch of Kinect motion-control system with dance party in Times Square
Microsoft launched its long-awaited Kinect motion-control system tonight at midnight Eastern time with a huge dance party in Times Square. Hundreds of professional dancers...
After big departures, Microsoft promotes three new presidents
Microsoft today revealed that it’s promoting three executives to serve as the presidents of its Office, mobile, and interactive entertainment divisions. Several Microsoft veterans...
Microsoft turns bullish on sales of its Kinect game controller
Microsoft’s XBox 360 finally claimed the top sales spot for August, and now the company has high hopes for its Kinect motion-sensing controller for...