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Microsoft is a technology company involved in video game publishing, subscription services like Xbox Game Pass, and studio acquisitions.
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Microsoft is a technology company with a significant presence in video game publishing and subscription services. It operates Xbox Game Pass, which recently expanded to Meta Quest VR players through a cheaper Starter Edition. Microsoft also previously owned Alpha Dog Games, the developer of Mighty Doom, before shutting down the studio in 2024, though the founders later reclaimed it. The company publishes titles like South of Midnight, which won top honors at the 2026 Games for Change Awards.
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Xbox VP of engineering Jared Palmer has left Microsoft after a brief tenure to join AI company Cognition. His departure comes during a period of major restructuring under new Xbox leader Asha Sharma, who has implemented significant layoffs and studio divestments.
Nintendo's European eShop Summer Sale offers discounts on numerous games until August 2nd, with a curated list of 88 titles that received a 9/10 or higher review score. The sale includes highlighted games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim at £12.49 and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition at £19.99.
Alpha Dog Games, originally acquired by Bethesda in 2019 and later part of Microsoft Xbox, was shut down in 2024 but has been revived as an independent studio as of May 2025. The founding team reacquired the studio, though no details on their next project have been announced.
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Compulsion Games' South of Midnight was named Game and Experience of the Year at the 2026 Games for Change Awards, while Hexecutable's Consume Me won Best Narrative, Best Gameplay, and the Indie Breakout Award. The ceremony also honored Paintbucket Games' The Darkest Files with Best in Learning, Thatgamecompany with the Industry Leader Award, and Jenn Panattoni with the Vanguard Award.
Microsoft's Game Pass Starter Edition is now available at no extra cost to Meta Quest VR players who have an active Meta Horizon+ subscription. The service offers access to 50 games via Xbox Cloud Gaming with a 10-hour monthly limit, though titles cannot be directly installed on the Quest headset.
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Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has returned to independent ownership two years after being closed by Microsoft. Studio founder Shawn Woods confirmed the mobile specialist is now independently owned by its founding team and is in discussions with partners and publishers about future projects.
Alpha Dog Games, the developer of Mighty Doom, has regained independent ownership after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024, with co-founder Shawn Woods thanking Microsoft for facilitating the transition. The studio is now exploring partnerships but has not announced specific future projects.
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Xbox VP of engineering Jared Palmer has left Microsoft after a brief tenure to join AI company Cognition. His departure comes during a period of major restructuring under new Xbox leader Asha Sharma, who has implemented significant layoffs and studio divestments.
Nintendo's European eShop Summer Sale offers discounts on numerous games until August 2nd, with a curated list of 88 titles that received a 9/10 or higher review score. The sale includes highlighted games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim at £12.49 and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition at £19.99.
Alpha Dog Games, originally acquired by Bethesda in 2019 and later part of Microsoft Xbox, was shut down in 2024 but has been revived as an independent studio as of May 2025. The founding team reacquired the studio, though no details on their next project have been announced.
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight was named Game and Experience of the Year at the 2026 Games for Change Awards, while Hexecutable's Consume Me won Best Narrative, Best Gameplay, and the Indie Breakout Award. The ceremony also honored Paintbucket Games' The Darkest Files with Best in Learning, Thatgamecompany with the Industry Leader Award, and Jenn Panattoni with the Vanguard Award.
Microsoft's Game Pass Starter Edition is now available at no extra cost to Meta Quest VR players who have an active Meta Horizon+ subscription. The service offers access to 50 games via Xbox Cloud Gaming with a 10-hour monthly limit, though titles cannot be directly installed on the Quest headset.
Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has returned to independent ownership two years after being closed by Microsoft. Studio founder Shawn Woods confirmed the mobile specialist is now independently owned by its founding team and is in discussions with partners and publishers about future projects.
Alpha Dog Games, the developer of Mighty Doom, has regained independent ownership after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024, with co-founder Shawn Woods thanking Microsoft for facilitating the transition. The studio is now exploring partnerships but has not announced specific future projects.