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xCloud launches public preview
Microsoft has sent out invitations to some users giving them access to a preview build of Project xCloud.
Gears 5 had 3 million players in the first week
Microsoft have announced that Gears 5, the latest iteration in the Gears of War franchise, has been their most successful first-week release of this console generation.
Microsoft acquisition makes publishing future for Double Fine uncertain
Founder of Double Fine Productions isn’t certain how the studios publishing business will function now that the development side has been acquired by Microsoft.
Forza Horizon 4 pushes past 12 million players worldwide
More than 12 million players around the world now compete in races in Forza Horizon 4’s shared open world based in historic Britain.
Gears 5 goes gold
Both The Coalition, developers of the Gears of War games, and Microsoft have announced that Gears 5 has officially gone gold.
Microsoft announced Gears 5 Limited Edition Xbox One X Console
Gears 5, the latest iteration in Microsoft’s popular series of third-person shooters, is set to release on September 10, 2019.
Microsoft hardware revenue down by 28% year-on-year
Despite year-on-year increases in overall income and revenue, Microsoft’s gaming segment has experienced revenue drops as the Xbox One’s life cycle comes to a close.
Microsoft opens first store in Europe
Microsoft opened their very first flagship store in Europe, in Oxford Circus. The store is located very close to Apple’s flagship store.
Microsoft launch Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
During their E3 press conference Microsoft announced that the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is being expanded to encompass PC as well.
Microsoft launching new Xbox console, Project Scarlett
Microsoft have announced that they will be launching a new Xbox console for the holiday season 2020, as Project Scarlett.