The first major update for Windows 8 is coming later in the year under the banner of Windows 8.1. Previously known by less obvious codename Windows Blue, the free update will do much the same thing as the old service packs through which Microsoft issued major changes to prior operating …
Read More »Windows Blue is officially named 8.1
Free update for Windows 8 coming later in the year, possibly to smaller tablets
Read More »Microsoft names Amy Hood as CFO
Team leader involved with Skype acquisition promoted
Read More »Xbox Infinity once again tipped as new console name
A non-games industry site is reporting that Xbox Infinity will indeed be the name of Microsoft’s next console. International Business Times UK reports claims to have word from sources related to development of the new Xbox”. That, quite literally, is it. The rest of the report is a rehash of …
Read More »Microsoft confirms Gamescom return
The new Xbox console will be showcased at Gamescom 2013 this August. The confirmation did not come via a press release but was instead issued by Xbox EMEA’s social marketing manager Graeme Boyd on Twitter. Xbox will be back at Gamescom this August,” he wrote. ‘Next chapter of Xbox gaming …
Read More »IGDA chair re-elected as body picks new board
First5 Games' Dustin Clingman returns to post along with Ed Fries and others
Read More »Windows 8 sells 100m licences
Over 250m Windows Store apps downloaded in first six months
Read More »FAQ: Lee Schuneman
The Microsoft Lift London studio head gets the rapid-fire question treatment
Read More »Molyneux: Next Xbox should focus on games first
Former Microsoft creative director says he doesn't need another way to view Facebook
Read More »Xbox praises ‘in residence’ Develop Award nominees
Lift London 'thrilled' by DLaLa's twin Develop Award nominations
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