As part of Microsoft's slow-but-steady expansion to Southeast Asia (save Singapore, since they've been there since the 2000s), Microsoft will be bringing in its Xbox accessories and Xbox Wireless Controllers to the region on an official capacity. According to Microsoft Asia Business Director Jeremy Hinton (via Lowya

The European Commission has announced that they have extended the deadline for their ultimate decision on Microsoft‘s US$69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This news comes after Microsoft submitted remedies in order to gain the approval of the European Commission, who will now be making their decision

Microsoft isn't going down without a fight when it comes to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, despite many objections from companies like Sony PlayStation. Case in point: its recent full-page advertisements in UK newspapers. As spotted by The Verge reporter Tom Warren, the ad appeared on the Financial Times an

Microsoft has created an exciting AI that can play Minecraft using only natural language text commands. The AI was shown off to Microsoft employees and was created using different technology from the one used for the new Bing chat, which ChatGPT developed. According to insider information from Semafor, the Minecraft

It has been claimed that if Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard does not go through, CEO Bobby Kotick will continue to stay in his current position. The Wall Street Journal reported in January 2022 that sources familiar with Bobby Kotick's plans claimed that the controversial CEO of Activision Bl

PlayStation/Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't a fan of Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard, as they've stated time and again over the past few months. The company that made Xbox isn't taking this lying down and has served Sony Interactive Entertainment a subpoena. This is to help build its defence against a Fede

Microsoft has announced a slew of layoffs that affects 10,000 workers, some within the gaming division of the company. The cause is due to slowing e-commerce sales and potential economic recession. A Bloomberg report has confirmed that at least 878 positions in Microsoft's Washington location have been cut. A number

Xbox goes green with its latest update. Starting right now, Microsoft and the Xbox gaming brand has released an update that's focused on sustainability and environmentally friendly features. Plus, the company is using recycled plastics in the Xbox Series X's casing. Just like what the company did with Windows 11,

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission planned to file a lawsuit to stop Microsoft's US$69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which it argues would enable the company to "suppress competitors" to its Xbox consoles and its subscription content and cloud gaming business. The deal could reduce PlayStati

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking to block Microsoft Xbox from acquiring Activision Blizzard for US$68.7 billion. The reason for FTC's decision is because they claim that the Microsoft Xbox Activision Blizzard deal would give them too much of a monopoly in the games industry and "would enable

CEO of Microsoft Gaming and Xbox, Phil Spencer made an announcement on Twitter stating that Microsoft has entered into a 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty back to Nintendo consoles along with an identical pledge to continue publishing Call of Duty to Steam as well. The last Nintendo console to see a Call of D

Microsoft Xbox is now joining Sony PlayStation and other game companies as they have announced that the price of first-party titles on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be increased from US$60 to US$70 starting in 2023. This will include upcoming 2023 games like Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Starfield. Howe

A possible plot twist to the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal could be happening. According to sources from Politico, the Federal Trade Commission is likely to file an antitrust lawsuit to block Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard. The FTC Chair Lina Khan plans to "reign in the power of the world's lar

It has come to light through a Business Insider report that Microsoft has laid off around 1,000 employees across their entire workforce. According to the report, cuts have affected staff from the Xbox division, as well as those from the Microsoft Strategic Missions and Technology organisation. It’s also been re

Microsoft has announced the new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core today, and it’s priced at US$50 less than the existing Xbox Elite 2. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core is available for preorder today for US$129.99, but it doesn’t include the usual interchangeable components because you’

Microsoft has officially started testing an Xbox Game Pass family plan that will allow subscribers to share their benefits with up to four other people. A preview of this Xbox Game Pass family plan is available in Colombia and Ireland starting today, and testers will be able to add up to four people to their subscripti

Take your skills to stratospheric heights with the free Top Gun Maverick expansion, which is now available as free expansion update in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Develop the skills required and navigate complexities encountered by actual Top Gun pilots in authentic locations, including a carrier deck landing challe

The latest update for Microsoft Flight Simulator will fly you high into the danger zone. The free Top Gun expansion will be out for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC this 25 May. The expansion will let players "experience first-hand what it's like to be a U.S. Navy Top Gun". https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1523740654

It's a sad day for Xbox and Microsoft fans as a renowned lead is leaving the company after nearly 20 years of service. Microsoft head of Xbox research and design Chris Novak will be leaving the company after serving for nearly 2 decades. For those who don't know, Chris Novak is responsible for leading the creative d

Ukraine asked and pleaded, and it's heard wide. Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith announced that Microsoft will no longer do business in the nation while it continues to invade Ukraine. "Like the rest of the world, we are horrified, angered and saddened by the images and news coming from the war in Ukra