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Microsoft Gaming CEO Says “Nothing to Announce” Regarding Potential Xbox Handheld

Microsoft Gaming CEO Says “Nothing to Announce” Regarding Potential Xbox Handheld

Phil Spencer added that he's "very proud of the work that the hardware team is doing, not only for this year but also into the future."

Next-Gen Xbox Will Deliver “the Largest Technical Leap” in a Generation

Next-Gen Xbox Will Deliver “the Largest Technical Leap” in a Generation

Xbox president Sarah Bond says the company is "invested in the next-generation roadmap." However, a reveal could be a ways off.

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Activision Blizzard games will soon start coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass, starting with action RPG Diablo 4.

Dune-Inspired Xbox Series S and Floating Xbox Controller Unveiled

Dune-Inspired Xbox Series S and Floating Xbox Controller Unveiled

The new floating Xbox controller and Xbox Series S console pay homage to the upcoming movie, Dune: Part Two.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Will Discuss “Our Vision for Xbox’s Future” Next Week

Microsoft Gaming CEO Will Discuss “Our Vision for Xbox’s Future” Next Week

Phil Spencer has confirmed a business update event for next week following rumors of first-party Xbox titles coming to other consoles.

Gears of War Under Consideration for PS5 Release – Rumor

Gears of War Under Consideration for PS5 Release – Rumor

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb says it's "definitely under consideration" and corroborates Microsoft allegedly revealing its first-party plan this month.

Microsoft is Considering Multiplatform Releases for Some of its Back Catalog – Rumour

Microsoft is Considering Multiplatform Releases for Some of its Back Catalog – Rumour

Amidst rumours of an impending Switch release for Hi-Fi Rush, a new report has claimed that it might not be the only Xbox exclusive to go multiplatform.

Next Xbox Could Launch in 2026 – Rumour

Next Xbox Could Launch in 2026 – Rumour

If fresh rumours are anything to go by, Microsoft might be looking to end the Xbox Series X/S lifecycle earlier than most would have expected.

Microsoft is “Actively Working on” an Xbox Mobile Store – Phil Spencer

Microsoft is “Actively Working on” an Xbox Mobile Store – Phil Spencer

"I don’t think this is multiple years away, I think this is sooner than that," says Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer.

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped by 7 Percent in Q1 Fiscal Year 2024

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped by 7 Percent in Q1 Fiscal Year 2024

However, Xbox content and service revenue is up by 13 percent, with overall gaming revenue up by nine percent for Microsoft.

Activision Blizzard CEO Will Stay Until 2023 End Following Acquisition by Microsoft

Activision Blizzard CEO Will Stay Until 2023 End Following Acquisition by Microsoft

Bobby Kotick is "helping with the transition" and will report to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer "through the end of 2023."

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Activision Blizzard to Xbox

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Activision Blizzard to Xbox

Microsoft has finally acquired the Call of Duty publisher for $68.7 billion nearly two years after the deal's announcement.

Next-Gen Xbox to be a Hybrid Cloud Console, Initial Specs Leaked in Court Documents

Next-Gen Xbox to be a Hybrid Cloud Console, Initial Specs Leaked in Court Documents

Leaked, unredacted court documents have spilled internal information on Microsoft's plans for the next generation of Xbox.

Microsoft is “Looking into” a Discless Xbox Series X Model, Plans for “Other” Hardware in 2025 – Rumour

Microsoft is “Looking into” a Discless Xbox Series X Model, Plans for “Other” Hardware in 2025 – Rumour

A prominent insider has suggested that a digital-only variant of the Xbox Series X could be in the works.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Forza Motorsport, and Towerborne Playable at Gamescom – Rumor

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Forza Motorsport, and Towerborne Playable at Gamescom – Rumor

Xbox is planning to go "all out" at the trade fair, with all three titles reportedly receiving new details and playable for attendees.

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped 13 Percent in Q4 Fiscal Year 2023

Xbox Hardware Revenue Dropped 13 Percent in Q4 Fiscal Year 2023

Xbox content and services (like Game Pass) revenue is up by five percent, but revenue from gaming only rose by one percent.

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Urge FTC to Withdraw Case Brought to Internal Judge

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Urge FTC to Withdraw Case Brought to Internal Judge

August 2nd is the trial date, but both companies say, "Withdrawal from adjudication is not only mandatory but in the public interest."

Microsoft and CMA Agree to Pause Litigation and Negotiate Activision Blizzard Deal in the UK

Microsoft and CMA Agree to Pause Litigation and Negotiate Activision Blizzard Deal in the UK

Microsoft's Brad Smith said it's looking at how to modify the deal and address "concerns in a way acceptable to the CMA."

FTC Injunction Denied by Judge in Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

FTC Injunction Denied by Judge in Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft is now free to close the deal ahead of the July 18th deadline but must solve its issues with the CMA in the UK.

Microsoft Considered Acquiring CD Projekt RED, Larian Studios, FromSoftware, and More in 2021

Microsoft Considered Acquiring CD Projekt RED, Larian Studios, FromSoftware, and More in 2021

It also looked at companies like Niantic, Konami, DeNA, Square Enix and even Nintendo for improving its "mobile footprint."