Microsoft

A blog post by Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox

13 May 2014

UK’s Best Call of Duty® Players Head to Los Angeles for the Call of Duty® Championship, presented by Xbox

03 Mar 2014

Xbox One bundled with Titanfall at no additional cost while supplies last

24 Feb 2014

Feb. 04, 2014 - Bill Gates steps up to new role as Technology Advisor; John Thompson assumes role as Chairman of Board of Directors.

04 Feb 2014

First Documentary Explores the Fabled Atari Mystery

19 Dec 2013

Get ready racing aficionados, zombie slayers, sports fans, warriors and entertainment lovers.

13 Nov 2013

Customers Can Watch Up To 300 Live Channels At Launch

28 Aug 2013

Microsoft announces Fable Legends and European launch bundles alongside Xbox One launch line-up, including new gameplay for highly anticipated blockbusters like Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, Dead Rising 3 and Killer Instinct

20 Aug 2013

Amazing cars, VIP membership, and exclusive content highlight special editions of the flagship racing game on Xbox One

16 Aug 2013

Multiplayer expansion brings a new level of customisation to the “Halo” experience with three unique DLC Packs for gamers to enjoy

08 Jul 2013

343 Industries and Virgin Gaming reunite to launch the biggest ‘Halo 4’ tournament ever with $500,000 in prizes

03 Jul 2013

Blockbuster titles, Steven Spielberg-produced Halo TV series and more, transform games, TV and entertainment for the 21st century living room

22 May 2013

The second “Judgment” Map Pack explores the darker side of the “Gears” universe, with three bone-chilling maps, the new “Master at Arms” multiplayer mode and exclusive digital rewards

19 Apr 2013

In addition to Season Pass details, Epic and Microsoft announce a special offer with MAXIM providing free access to Execution mode and two new multiplayer maps post-launch

27 Feb 2013

More than 10,000 retail stores worldwide planning midnight launch celebrations to herald the year’s biggest entertainment event

02 Nov 2012

Xbox 360 changes the game by taking over Liechtenstein in 2012’s biggest entertainment launch

31 Oct 2012

Extended Windows 8 experience gives “Forza Horizon” players instant access to open roads of Colorado

30 Oct 2012

Fans can also enlist now in the “Roll Call of Honour” to be featured in Halo 4 TV ads

25 Oct 2012

From exciting TV and movie apps like Netflix for Kids, BBC iPlayer and NOW TV, entertainment on Xbox has continued to grow. And now, we’re taking it even further.

23 Oct 2012

Legendary director of award-winning films like “Fight Club” and “The Social Network” and acclaimed visual effects lead for “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” collaborate with 343 Industries to ignite anticipation for the year’s biggest entertainment launch

10 Oct 2012

Car lovers and racing enthusiasts alike have multiple ways to get behind the wheel, win prizes and celebrate the launch of the latest Forza game

04 Oct 2012

Entertainment giant to invite “Halo” fans on an awe-inspiring journey to celebrate the release of 2012’s most anticipated game

02 Oct 2012

The following exclusives are now available from the following outlets...

19 Sep 2012

Formation of a new London-based studio, headed by Rare Ltd’s former Production Director, Lee Schuneman

14 Sep 2012

Xbox is pleased to announce support from Microsoft Studios, Rovio, Miniclip, Gameloft, ZeptoLab, Glu Mobile, Halfbrick Studios, and others to bring high quality Xbox games to Windows 8.

31 Aug 2012

New multiplayer experience throws team tactics out the window as each player battles for survival and kills versus all other players

28 Aug 2012

Forza Horizon car roster announcements set to begin on Thursday 23 August

22 Aug 2012

NOW TV, powered by Sky, is now live on Xbox. The instant-access movies service which has launched in the last month across PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, selected Android smartphones and YouView, offers easy and flexible access to Sky Movies

22 Aug 2012

New Limited Edition sku details revealed - “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass provides three post-launch War Games map packs discounted at more than 15 percent

15 Aug 2012

“Halo 4” fans can commemorate this year’s biggest blockbuster game with a limited edition console bundle and standalone wireless controller, featuring exclusive downloadable content

16 Jul 2012

Kaiser Chiefs encourage fans to raise funds for Right To Play by taking part in Kinect Sports charity run as part of Xbox’s “Summer Stadium” campaign

15 Jun 2012

That’s 2,430 games live or on-demand—almost 100 games per week during the regular season, right on your Xbox 360

09 May 2012

In a celebration of all things British this summer, Microsoft is releasing an Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Celebration Pack

01 May 2012

Companies join existing advertising partners AlloCine, Crackle, Halo Waypoint, MSNBC, TMZ, "TODAY" and UFC, among others.

25 Apr 2012

The newest “Forza Motorsport 4” Car Pack will be available for download starting Tuesday 1 May on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace,

25 Apr 2012

No Xbox LIVE Gold membership will be required for this time

18 Apr 2012

Marking the return of gaming’s most iconic hero, the first chapter of a brand new “Halo” saga is the year’s most anticipated video game release.

17 Apr 2012

Award-winning producer will compose and produce soundtrack for first installment of all new Halo saga

11 Apr 2012

First-Of-Its-Kind Online Video Game Sweep Protects The Safety And Security Of Children Statewide

06 Apr 2012

The April Alpinestars Car Pack features the following 10 cars...

27 Mar 2012

To celebrate our success, made possible by Xbox fans across the globe, we have created an interactive timeline of the platform’s ten year history

14 Mar 2012

Phil Harrison, video games luminary and former Sony executive, has joined the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) leadership team as corporate vice president, with an emphasis on growing the division’s European business

13 Mar 2012

In 2012, Microsoft will continue to redefine interactive entertainment with a portfolio of experiences that will delight and excite fans like never before.

05 Mar 2012

The time is finally here to feel the Force with “Kinect Star Wars™

07 Feb 2012

Beginning today, Microsoft invites businesses around the world to innovate with new the Kinect for Windows hardware and software.

01 Feb 2012

The biggest bash of the season is headed to your living room: Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party!

24 Jan 2012

Kinect for Xbox 360 brings voice control to living room entertainment with update that launches December 6th

05 Dec 2011

Launching 6th December, Xbox LIVE Update Brings New Entertainment Experience to Console Owners

23 Nov 2011

New experience site launches at HaloLivingMonument.com as legions of fans worldwide count down to the release of “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” at midnight tonight

14 Nov 2011

Tasty Re-Invention of Arcade Puzzler Makes its Digital Download Debut

03 Nov 2011

Take the field or slopes with Darts, Skiing, Tennis, Baseball and more to transform your living room into the epicenter of fun

28 Oct 2011

“Forza Motorsport 4” November Speed Pack Brings Fast Supercars and Furious Hatchbacks Directly To Fans’ Garages

28 Oct 2011

“Forza Motorsport 4” kicks off long-term partnership with BMW and first-of-its-kind BMW Design Challenge

10 Oct 2011

AT&T, BBC, Comcast, HBO, Rogers, Telefónica, Televisa and Verizon are among providers rolling out new TV entertainment services on Xbox LIVE.

06 Oct 2011

European momentum grows as Xbox 360 continues to transform entertainment for everyone

16 Aug 2011

New on Kinect for Xbox 360: “Kinectimals Now with Bears!”

26 Jul 2011

The device is compatible with Bluetooth® devices such as mobile phones and PCs, in addition to being able to connect to Xbox 360 through the console’s standard radio frequencies.

26 Jul 2011

“Forza Motorsport 4” kicks off long-term partnership with BMW and first-of-its-kind BMW Design Challenge

27 Jun 2011

Launch Dates, Prices and Special Reward Announced

27 Jun 2011

Early customer demand for controller-free entertainment solidifies the biggest year in Xbox history.

15 Nov 2010

“Toy Box” offers “Crackdown 2” fans free downloadable content and an additional premium content pack for 560 Microsoft Points

23 Aug 2010

Public demo offers deferred Achievements and interactive Facebook game, “Chuck’s Ducks 2”

21 Jun 2010

Kinect...The new experience?

14 Jun 2010

Microsoft and Square Enix have created two exclusive Xbox 360 FINAL FANTASY XIII Bundles

12 Feb 2010

Expanded Classics range brings blockbuster titles at budget prices

05 Feb 2010

FADE estimates that XBLA just broke the $100 million USD mark for the year ending 2009

05 Feb 2010

Microsoft unveils “Forza Motorsport 3”, “Halo: Reach”, “Crackdown 2”, “Shadow Complex”, and “Alan Wake” on Xbox 360

02 Jun 2009

Microsoft rewrites the rules on fun with controller-free entertainment, Facebook for your TV, plus instant on 1080p HD streaming video

02 Jun 2009

The skinny from Microsoft

09 Oct 2008

“HALO 3: RECON,” “RESIDENT EVIL 5,” “STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE” AND “THE LAST REMNANT” HEADLINE BLOCKBUSTER XBOX 360 LINE-UP AT TOKYO GAME SHOW

09 Oct 2008

Microsoft today announced a new leadership structure in its Interactive Entertainment Business.

13 Jun 2008

The world’s hottest developers pave the way for a bumper year with a blockbuster line-up

21 Feb 2008

“Halo 3” has captured the attention of consumers worldwide and has made history as one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time.

04 Oct 2007

SideWinder Mouse is group’s first gaming mouse built in-house from the ground up.

22 Aug 2007

Master Chief's last chapter

11 Jul 2007

National competition will see undiscovered musicians win time in a recording studio.

16 May 2007

Pac-Man fans to compete on Xbox LIVE Arcade for chance to be world’s best Pac-Man player.

18 Apr 2007

Premium black console includes 120GB hard drive and line of new accessories.

28 Mar 2007

Shortlist for the games industry's most celebrated awards event is revealed

02 Mar 2007

New Studio Headed by Industry Veterans Focuses on Next Generation Consoles

10 Nov 2006

Up to 16 players will be able to compete in arctic sci-fi shooter

10 Nov 2006

UK's Largest Xbox and Xbox360 to host one of first Gears of War tournaments

09 Nov 2006

"Today's hottest acts" queue at the lights to appear on Project Gotham Racing 3 soundtrack.

29 Sep 2005

Individuals within the UK computer and video games industry recognised for excellence.

08 Apr 2005

Piggyback produces Halo 2 Official Guide on-site at Bungie Studios in Redmond.

03 Nov 2004

The Game Initiative announces the keynote speakers for the first annual Women’s Game Conference (WGC) taking place September 9-10 in Austin, Texas.

18 Aug 2004

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders.

04 May 2004

The final short-list of nominees is announced for the Computer and Video Games Golden Joystick Awards 2003.

24 Oct 2003

First ever Edinburgh International Games Festival proves an instant success, with both industry and public events over-subscribed.

21 Aug 2003

Multi-property agreement includes popular Banjo-Kazooie brand.

12 Aug 2003

Ken Livingstone praises the games industry

01 Aug 2003

Ubi Soft announcesTom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3, the next instalment in the best-selling series of games, is a console exclusive for Xbox in 2003.

16 Jul 2003

FASA Interactive, developer of MechCommander and MechWarrior 4, is bought by Microsoft.

04 Jun 2003

The First Comprehensive, Online Game Service Fully Dedicated To Fast‑Action Broadband Gaming Experiences Is Now Available In Europe

14 Mar 2003

More people buying more games

11 Mar 2003

CDV enters into Xbox publisher license agreement with Microsoft.

17 Feb 2003

Addition of Austin-based development studio continues Microsoft Games Division growth.

06 Feb 2003

Grand Theft Auto III emerges as the star of the show at today’s Golden Joystick Awards ceremony.

28 Oct 2002

The list of official nominations for this year’s Golden Joystick Awards is announced.

17 Sep 2002

3DO today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Microsoft to develop and publish games for the Xbox video game system.

25 Jul 2002

Bill Gates' buys into the British motor industry as Titus is set to release Lotus Challenge on Xbox this September.

13 Jun 2002

Heralding the next frontier in video games

20 May 2002

Bungie relocates to Redmond, WA

14 Mar 2002

Xbox Rocks!

14 Mar 2002

Japanese Pricing, Launch Games, Presales and Special Edition Xbox Announced

11 Jan 2002

More Xbox goodies from Japanese giant.

30 Nov 2001

Richard Jacques, formerly composer/sound producer at Sega Europe, invited by Wavemaster to write tracks for Xbox title Jet Set Radio Future.

16 Nov 2001

Best-selling football management simulation to be available on a video games console for the first time.

28 May 2001

New UK trade body for games developers is launched at London event by e-Minister Patricia Hewitt.

28 Mar 2001

Links 2001 course converter now available for download.

27 Feb 2001

Thirteen new planes ready for take-off!

15 Dec 2000

Codemasters, the UK’s leading independent games software development and publishing company, today confirms its commitment to Xbox.

21 Sep 2000

Peter Molyneux's Lionhead Satellites, Universal Interactive Studios, Stormfront Studios, Totally Games and Others Sign On To Create Xbox Games.

01 Sep 2000

Climax has joined forces with Microsoft to develop the back-end technology required to deliver Warhammer Online.

17 Aug 2000

Microsoft today announced the launch of the official Golf 2001 Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/games/golf2001/.

10 Aug 2000

Microsoft announces it's conference line-up for the forthcoming European Windows Game Developer Conference.

02 Jun 2000

Kalisto announce development for Microsoft's new X-Box game console.

31 Mar 2000

Top Games Company to Create Windows 95-Based Titles for Microsoft

09 Sep 1996