Month: May 2018

Earlier today Inside Xbox Episode 3 aired, continuing to pull back the curtain on Team Xbox to celebrate our games, features, and fans. This episode was full of a variety of projects Xbox is working on, like new content coming soon to Sea of Thieves and updates to The Master Chief Collection, as well as the official reveal of a specially designed controller allowing more gamers to enjoy video games despite any restrictions they may have. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest news coming out of this month’s episode of Inside Xbox…. Continue reading Inside Xbox Episode 3 News Recap→

Earlier today at a community event, Activision and Treyarch pulled back the curtain on Call of Duty Black Ops 4, the latest and most gaming changing entry in the Call of Duty franchise where they showcased a wide variety of multiplayer features, an expanded zombie campaign, as well as the first details on a new battle royale mode. One of the biggest reveals was the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 won’t have a traditional single-player campaign. Instead, Black Ops 4’s narrative experience will be told through each of the unique Specialists you can play as, each with their own… Continue reading Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Revealed, Coming to Xbox One October 12→

This summer, two of Xbox’s largest gaming franchises are coming together as the Halo Championship Series and Gears Pro Circuit unite for a unique esports event in New Orleans. Working with Major League Gaming (MLG), The Coalition and 343 Industries will host simultaneous standalone tournaments at the New Orleans Convention Center from July 13th-15th. The event will feature hundreds of players, two main stages, multiple feature stations and two open bracket areas for what’s sure to be a historic spectacle. Fans of both franchises will witness non-stop action and high-quality gameplay all weekend. Gears Esports Pro Circuit “Gears of War… Continue reading The Gears Pro Circuit and Halo Championship Series Are Coming Together→

At Microsoft, we’ve observed companies using people analytics in three main ways to help understand and drive their transformation efforts. Learn more about these strategies and how Microsoft is helping companies grow in our latest Harvard Business Rev… Continue reading Our Latest HBR Article: How People Analytics Can Help You Change Process, Culture, and Strategy→

For some gamers, their fondest and earliest memories are of long hours and countless quarters spent in a local arcade blasting through their favorite adventures. And for Halo fans, some of their best memories are of uncovering the secrets of an enigmatic ringworld and battling the twin threats of the Covenant and the Flood during their initial foray into Halo: Combat Evolved. Today, we’re excited to combine these two cherished memories into one brand-new unforgettable experience. Enter Halo: Fireteam Raven, a cooperative arcade sci-fi shooting game from arcade legends Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix in a unique partnership with 343… Continue reading Introducing Halo: Fireteam Raven→

Hello from Hello Games! We are busily working on Next for No Man’s Sky, but wanted to share a little news from behind-the-scenes. Today, we’re letting people know that you’ll be able to play No Man’s Sky as a full multiplayer experience with your friends in Next. We wanted to share our new cover art too (see above) and announce the release date: No Man’s Sky will launch on Xbox One July 24. We were delighted by the reaction to Next, even though we just shared the name so far, it means so much to see that people were already… Continue reading No Man’s Sky Coming to Xbox One July 24, First Multiplayer Details→

Today we are excited to announce the following update to your most loved scanner app – Office Lens.    
 
On Office Lens for Android and iOS, you can now annotate your photos using our new inking tool.

We spoke to a lot of p… Continue reading Ink annotations in Office Lens→

Microsoft 365 partnered with the American Association of Inside Sales to bring sales end-users content focused on key priorities for sales professionals.
 
 

Getting Organized with Outlook
Spend less time drowning in administrative tasks and… Continue reading Empower your sales team with the Microsoft 365 Sales Innovation Hub→