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Microsoft will next week release its first post-launch Xbox One update. Arriving on February 11th, the automatic download will add the ability to manage the console’s storage space (game saves, downloads and the like), while separating My Games and My Apps into separate lists. It will also introduce additional control …
Read More »Elop to return to Microsoft to head up devices and Xbox team – report
Satya Nadella’s appointment as new Microsoft CEO does not mean former favourite Stephen Elop won’t be returning to Microsoft. Indeed, The Verge reports that Elop WILL shortly return to Microsoft to lead an expanded devices team focused on Surface, Windows Phones, and Xbox”. Meanwhile, current Microsoft Studios corporate VP Phil …
Read More »Microsoft appoints Satya Nadella as new CEO
Bill Gates steps down as chairman to become technical advisor
Read More »Nadella: Microsoft must focus on ‘what it can uniquely contribute to the world’
New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellahas outlined his vision for the future of the company. Although it is hard to identify many specifics from the email he sent to employees, it’s clear the former cloud computing boss – who is a 22-year Microsoft veteran – is keen for Microsoft to combine …
Read More »Satya Nadella confirmed as new Microsoft CEO
Microsoft’s former cloud and enterprise group boss Satya Nadella has been named as the computing giant’s new CEO. He’s been at Microsoft since 1992 and has spearheaded its drive towards cloud computing, spending much of his time overseeing its servers and tools business. It has also been confirmed that former …
Read More »Microsoft Spotlight: The London Microsoft Ventures Accelerator
A look at how the programme is turning studios, developers and young start-ups into real games businesses
Read More »More claims point to cheaper Xbox One SKU in 2014
New voices have added to the claims that Microsoft will this year release a cheaper version of the Xbox One. As part of a leak yesterday it was claimed that Microsoft is readying a $399 Xbox One that could ship without an optical disc drive. That represents a $100 saving …
Read More »LocoCycle coming to Steam and Xbox 360
Twisted Pixel has announced that its downloadable motorcycle title will be coming to Xbox 360 and Steam. The new versions of LocoCycle coming to Xbox Live and Steam will be a nice Valentines Day present, releasing on February 14th. Both versions have a price tag of $10. LocoCycle was released …
Read More »Pachter: Disc-less Xbox One would be ‘dumb dumb dumb’
Rumours of a possible release for a disc-less Xbox One are unlikely to be true, a US analyst has claimed. Claims that such a device is in active testing at Microsoft appeared online yesterday. However, Michael Pachter has said he finds it hard to believe such a machine actually exists. …
Read More »Microsoft VP Satya Nadella likely firm’s next CEO – report
Microsoft’s ongoing search for a CEO might be over as soon as next week, with executive vice president Satya Nadella reportedly the frontrunner for the job. A report from Recode.net claims numerous sources close to Microsoft have revealed the five-month search should wrap up very soon, due to the simple …
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