Microsoft related news and articles

Microsoft has revealed the future of gaming with a stunning demonstration of augmented reality gaming, made possible with their proprietary HoloLens headset device.

The Xbox Live Indie Games platform will be closing down permanently towards the end of 2017.

Minecraft’s next version update promises to significantly alter its online experience with the addition of five player, cross-platform multiplayer.

Microsoft has announced that the upcoming Xbox One Elite bundle will be shipped with a high-budget controller and solid state hybrid disc drive.

A recent Tweet by Xbox’s Phil Spencer suggests that games from the original Xbox console might be coming to Xbox One’s backwards compatibility feature.

The upcoming weeks are packed full with some major titles being released, including remakes of older classics, sequels and entirely new IPs.

Xbox One’s July 2015 sales figures have increased by a total of 44% compared to July 2014.

With the PS4 flying ahead of the Xbox One in the sales figures, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that closing the sales gap is not a top priority for Microsoft.

For a limited time only, everyone who buys and plays Gears of War Ultimate Edition will get to own and enjoy Xbox One versions of the entire collection of Xbox 360 Gears games for free.

The PlayStation 4 (PS4) defends its position as the most dominant console on the market as it outstrips the competition during the three month period between 1 April and 30 June.