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Microsoft will let devs bring more Xbox 360 games to PC in the coming years via backwards compatibility, leaked document suggests
Microsoft are set to start offering devs the option to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, leaked documents seen by The Verge have suggested.

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Microsoft wants to monopolise games development on PC. We must fight it
Microsoft is looking to dominate the games industry ecosystem with its aggressive new UWP initiative. Developers must oppose this, or else cede control of their titles

It's Time To Leave Microsoft
Contrary to what you might believe from the title, this article isn't published to try to convince you to leave Microsoft (although, if you are still on the fence, please continue reading the section below); instead of providing you with a paralyzing amount of dystopian information that is already available
Introducing XBOX LABS
This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, The first video games emerged some 75 years ago. In the time since, there have been booms and busts, but every year there are more great games to play, more devices to play them, and best of all, more people than ever playing. That […]

Opinion: VR Is The Future, But The Future Isn’t Now
While I firmly believe that VR is the future of gaming, upcoming offerings face significant hurdles. - Game Informer

Microsoft announces 3200 layoffs and four studio departures in "most significant" Xbox restructuring in history
It's a brutal day at Xbox.

Games as a Service: Everything You Need to Know in 2024 - CleverTap
It's fair to say that 2020 changed how we behave — both inside and outside of our homes. Every industry, from travel to retail, has been affected by COVID-19 and the gaming industry is no exception. Our time in front of screens has increased significantly and as a result, a number of people are utilizing

Why Microsoft needed to make Windows run Linux software
And how it could leapfrog Apple as the dev platform of choice.

Microsoft, I forgive you!
Microsoft is different now. The evil masterminds are all retired. No more Ballmer jumping around screaming for developers, developers, developers. No more Gates plotting monopoly schemes for world …
Unity Technologies Aims to Bring Video Game Tools Into the Real World
The video game software leader is pushing to sell tools for making virtual worlds to marketers, architects and car makers


June 2026 announcements - Partner Center announcements
June 2026 announcements for Microsoft Partner Center including new capabilities, promotions, offers, markets, or changes to existing offers.

41 Years of Microsoft Windows Design History - 88 Images - Version Museum
A comprehensive visual history of Microsoft Windows from 1985 to 2026. See a gallery of the Microsoft Windows evolution from the beginning to present day.

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Tim Sweeney thinks Microsoft will make Steam "progressively worse" with Windows 10 patches
Epic Games founder renews attack on Microsoft's UWP framework.
