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Read More »Xbox boss Phil Spencer to take ‘bigger leadership role’ in improving Microsoft Store for PC gamers
A Rare success: Sea of Thieves has 2m players already
Pirates ahoy! Sea of Thieves makes a big splash
Read More »Microsoft has 53 milllion monthly active users across its gaming platforms
The figure comes from Microsoft's recent earnings call and takes in to account Xbox One, Mobile and Windows 10 users
Read More »Windows 10 Mixed Reality update due October 17
New Fall Creators update allows support for MR headsets with the hardware due to lsunch on the same day
Read More »Windows 10 to have built-in AR viewer
Microsoft confirm the augmented reality viewer to be in the OS at press conference.
Read More »Microsoft is trialling digital game refunds
Xbox One and Windows 10 gamers may soon get the option to refund digital purchases. The functionality was first spotted by Xbox One alpha testers and posted to Reddit. It looks like it could operate in much the same way as Steam, where gamers can get a no questions asked …
Read More »Halo Wars 2 to get physical PC release for Windows 10
THQ Nordic has announced that the Windows 10 version of Halo Wars 2 will receive a worldwide physical release at retail when it launches on February 21st. An ultimate edition will also be available in addition to the standard version. Both the standard and ultimate editions of the game will …
Read More »Windows 10 version of COD: Infinite Warfare multiplayer has a big caveat
PC gamers are able, should they choose, to buy today’s new Call of Duty from the Windows Store instead of Steam, but doing so comes at a price. Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 10 version of the game’s multiplayer will only connect with others who have purchased from Microsoft’s …
Read More »Beam streaming and custom tournaments coming to Xbox Live
Microsoft has revealed that integrated streaming to its new Beam service and advanced eSports options are coming to Xbox Live. During the company’s two hour Windows event, it was revealed that the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update will add two extra features to Xbox Live on the platform. First up …
Read More »Windows 10 now installed on 400m devices
Microsoft's OS reaches milestone six months faster than Windows 7
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