Today, the Xbox brand is no longer associated with a single device, and the company itself is systematically getting rid of its role as a classic platform holder. This strategy may be the only winning plan for Microsoft Gaming. However, in the pursuit of all existing screens, there is a risk of not gaining a foothold on any of them.

Microsoft has released its financial report for the second quarter ended December 31, 2025. The results of its gaming division were mixed, with content and service growth offset by declines in hardware revenue.

The European Union (EU) is preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia, with the latest package featuring a ban on game console sales to the country.

The future of Microsoft’s gaming business remains uncertain due to the company’s bet on Game Pass and cloud.

Microsoft has released its financial report for the first quarter ended September 30, 2024. Here are the key takeaways about its video game business.

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have shared the first results of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The companies also revealed the figures for the entire franchise.

343 Industries has suddenly rebranded. The studio not only changed its name, but also revised its approach to making new games based on the Halo franchise.

September 2024 was one of the largest months this year in terms of layoffs. The games industry remains in turmoil as hundreds of professionals continue to lose jobs across the globe.

It is no secret that Microsoft lags behind Sony in terms of console sales. But we now have some fresh data that puts these comparisons in a more perspective.

Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs this year. The company will cut around 650 roles across its gaming division.

Microsoft and Activision have reportedly established a new game development team. It will focus on first-party projects with smaller budgets and will work as part of Blizzard Entertainment.

Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem has reached a new milestone. But is it possible to estimate the share of Activision Blizzard games and their impact on the number of monthly active users?

Microsoft has released its financial report for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at the performance of the company’s gaming business and the impact of Activision Blizzard on key metrics.

A group of Blizzard employees has organized the first wall-to-wall union at the studio. It includes the entire World of Warcraft development team.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going after Microsoft with new accusations. The regulator believes that the company is violating the promises made before the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Forza Horizon 5 has reached an impressive milestone in less than three years after its launch. The game remains one of the most successful Xbox first-party games.

Microsoft has announced another price increase for its Game Pass subscription service. The company will introduce a new tier without day-one game releases.

Forza Horizon 4 will become unavailable for digital purchase later this year. This led to tens of thousands of players joining the game at the same time.

After hosting a new Xbox Showcase, Phil Spencer finally addressed the recent studio closures. The Microsoft Gaming CEO detailed the decision making behind this process, also commenting on other things related to the Xbox business.