GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 25, 2024

Since then, the historical real-time strategy series has had multiple releases on platforms such as home consoles and mobile devices. With Age of Empires 4 pleasing fans on PC and Xbox, Microsoft is making another attempt to attract smartphone audiences with the upcoming Age of Empires Mobile.

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Game Developer

JUNE 6, 2023

The FTC claims Microsoft has been obtaining and retaining the information of children using its Xbox platform without consent.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Microsoft is reportedly considering making some of its biggest first-party exclusives available on multiple platforms. According to The Verge , the games firm is "weighing up" which of its first-party titles will remain exclusive to Xbox as well as those that could become available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 11, 2023

Xbox chief Phil Spencer says Microsoft will generate $1 billion from PC games this year. In a panel called 'What's Next For Gaming', Spencer observes that contrary to popular opinion, Xbox is a far bigger business today than it was during the Xbox 360 era. Part of that is the growth it's seen on other platforms, including PC.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The majority of Xbox Game Pass subscribers pay full price and use the service on console. That's according to a heavily redacted Microsoft slide deck , spotted by Tweaktown , which was among the latest wave of court documents to be released from the platform holder's legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 2, 2024

This week, we discuss the ongoing conversations around Xbox - from Chris' recent revelation that developers are finding it hard to justify supporting the platform, to Xbox boss Phil Spencer's suggestion that the console could open up to third-party stores. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Many of its attendees didn't hesitate to head towards their favorite platform holder's stand to begin their day, whether it be to try out Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation stand or the latest instalment of the Mario series at Nintendo's spot in Hall 1. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 31, 2023

Xbox attended Gamescom all guns blazing last week. Following a strong showing at Gamecom Opening Night Live, the platform holder had its biggest booth ever at the event, 50,000 square feet built by 500 people over two weeks, with 30 playable games. The intent felt clear from the start: Microsoft wanted to make a statement.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 10, 2024

Microsoft has also entered an agreement with the games firm to bring NetEase titles to Xbox consoles and other platforms. Blizzard Entertainment has renewed its publishing agreement with NetEase, which is set to begin this summer.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 25, 2024

ID@Xbox has launched a curated program to highlight the top indie games on its platform. The Indie Selects program will consist of games selected by the ID@Xbox team, showcased in a permanent section on the Xbox Store.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 18, 2024

Microsoft laid out a slate of five big games for its 2024 software lineup in a Developer Direct video today, capping the event off with the news that MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will arrive on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass "later this year." Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 27, 2024

Xbox head Phil Spencer has said that he wants to see more digital retailers on the console, such as the Epic Games Store and Itch.io. When asked by Polygon if he could see these storefronts on the platform at some point in the future, Spencer said he believed console players would benefit from more options.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 14, 2023

Xbox will be supporting a third-party cloud gaming service for the first time, with Anstream Arcade launching on July 21. The retro streaming platform will provide players with over 1,300 games on the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, including Space Invaders, Pac Man, and Mortal Kombat. for lifetime access. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 1, 2024

Playstack says its roguelike card game Balatro has run into a ratings problem resulting in it being "temporarily removed from sale on a number of digital stores in some countries on console platforms." Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We start by discussing Xbox's announcement of four first-party titles coming to other platforms , as well as Microsoft's wider games strategy, before delving into PlayStation's latest financials , the challenges it faces and the revelation that there will be no major launches from existing franchises until April 2025 at the earliest.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We start by (not) speculating about the expected Xbox business update, which Phil Spencer says will address the recent rumours about first-party exclusives to rival platforms, Microsoft dropping physical media or even potentially pulling out of the console space. Okay, maybe we speculated a little.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 23, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has released its second Xbox Transparency Report , sharing more information on how it is tackling inappropriate content and conduct on its gaming platform. For the six months ended December 31, 2022, Xbox reported there were 10.19

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bethesda's space-adventure RPG ranked as the best-selling title across Xbox and PC according to Circana's monthly US sales report, as shared by executive director and industry analyst Mat Piscatella. PC was the lead platform for the game, which launched on September 6. Starfield debuted at No.1

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 7, 2024

We also reflect on Microsoft's most recent financials , the decline in Xbox hardware sales, and why there is so much more to talk about with the platform holder than how many boxes it has sold. And Chris got caught up in the 'frames per second' debate, which gives us a good excuse to remind you of upcoming editorial event GI Sprint.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 14, 2023

Both games had their matchmaking fixed on Xbox platforms, and were also discounted in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, which sent Modern Warfare 2 to No.5, 2009's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 2012's Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 were two of the best-selling video games in the UK last month. 5, while Black Ops 2 returns at No.4.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 10, 2023

That's more or less true, although the lines are more blurred than these definitions suggest; Sony definitely sees PlayStation as a generation-spanning digital platform to some extent, while Microsoft is clearly invested in the fortunes of the Xbox Series X/S consoles as hardware platforms.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 21, 2023

To that end, Microsoft has done something platform holders almost never do, effectively talking down its competitive position versus rivals like Sony, and highlighting the ongoing gulf in the performance of the Xbox compared to the PlayStation. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox In today's GamesIndustry.biz Microcast, James Batchelor and Chris Dring dive into the implications of this week's Xbox leak - and debate whether the industry truly learned anything of value.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Testing your Xbox game is crucial in delivering quality assurance or QA services. Like testing games on any platform, Xbox game testing involves a series of best practices. These practices help ensure the performance and quality of your Xbox game. But don’t confuse Xbox testing with typical video game testing.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 24, 2023

Xbox talks frequently about its goal of reaching three billion gamers. It’s why it has two different Xbox Series consoles. Yet all these platforms, business models and distribution channels are irrelevant if Xbox doesn’t have the right games. It’s why it’s releasing all its games on PC.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Since its launch, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy has become available across multiple platforms including PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Read more

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Game From Scratch

DECEMBER 12, 2023

W4 Console is described as: W4 Consoles is a middleware software that serves as a technology layer, enabling seamless portability of games across multiple target platforms (Nintendo Switch™, Xbox … W4 Games Release Godot W4 Console Pricing Read More The post W4 Games Release Godot W4 Console Pricing appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Its founder, Jaroslav Meloun, started his career in 2011, when he joined Silicon Jelly, creating the cute puzzle platformer Mimpi. Later, he worked on Dex, a successful cyberpunk RPG from Kickstarter published on PS4 and Xbox One. However, this marked only the initial chapter of Meloun's journey.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 29, 2024

We focused on building genuine connections with our audience, using platforms like Discord and Twitter to share updates and gather feedback. The game is going in Early Access later this year for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. Next year the game will launch on PlayStation and Xbox.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

We made a complete guide for changing your online status in Modern Warfare 2, regardless of which console or game-distributing platform you play! Modern Warfare 2 is available on many platforms and consoles, each offering a quick way to switch the general activity status. Proceed with the settings specific to your platform or console.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 5, 2023

Game Pass has been beloved, Xbox Series X is a superb piece of console hardware, Series S is an unprecedented marvel in terms of bang-for-buck performance, and from Phil Spencer down, the company's execs and spokespeople have perfected the art of making all the right noises to make game consumers feel good about the platform.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 25, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox This week sees us at a philosophical crossroads for Microsoft’s Xbox division and its gaming ambitions more generally.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 16, 2023

Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the arrangement via Twitter , writing today that the two platform holders have "signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty of PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard."

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 2, 2023

The outlet cites "three people familiar with the matter" who indicated that the Xbox maker's previous pledges to keep Call of Duty available through platforms and services owned by other companies will be sufficient to satisfy the commission's concerns.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A number of investors, publishers and platform holders are the first names on the bill at the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit London. Both UK Games Fund and Xbox will be meeting indie developers in a private setting to offer insight and advice on opportunities they offer studios. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 14, 2023

In a statement sent to IGN , the platform holder said its Xbox Games Showcase planned for June 11 is part of E3 Digital but that it won't have a booth at the physical event starting June 13. "We We can't wait to host our Xbox Games Showcase on June 11 and will share more details later," Microsoft said. "We

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As the world goes digital, the diversity in platforms and devices that users interact with has significantly increased. Well, it implies that cross-platform compatibility testing is more critical than ever.  Well, it implies that cross-platform compatibility testing is more critical than ever.  Enhanced user experience (UX).

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