The highly anticipated Arc Raiders launch has hit major server problems as over 130,000 players simultaneously attempted to access the game. Connection errors plague the release despite the game topping Steam charts pre-launch.
Amazon is sunsetting its popular New World MMO after four years, despite maintaining tens of thousands of concurrent players. The move reflects broader strategic shifts as the tech giant rethinks its gaming division priorities amid widespread layoffs.
Microsoft’s next Xbox could eliminate the multiplayer paywall while blending PC gaming with console simplicity. This hybrid approach represents a fundamental shift in console strategy with significant market implications.
Microsoft is reportedly pushing its Xbox game studios to achieve 30% profit margins, far exceeding industry standards. This aggressive target comes as the company maintains third place in the console market behind Nintendo and PlayStation.
Microsoft is reportedly pushing its internal Xbox game studios to achieve profit margins significantly above industry averages, according to a recent Bloomberg report. Sources indicate the company is targeting 30% profit margins for many of its development teams, a substantial increase from current gaming industry standards.
Xbox President Sarah Bond has declared console exclusives “antiquated” in a major industry shift. Microsoft’s gaming strategy now prioritizes cross-platform availability and ecosystem expansion over traditional platform exclusivity.
Xbox President Sarah Bond has characterized the traditional concept of console exclusives as “antiquated,” according to recent reports, signaling a fundamental shift in Microsoft’s gaming strategy. Sources indicate this philosophical change comes as the company prepares to launch what Bond describes as a “premium, high-end experience” for its next console generation.
Apple device management specialist Kandji has rebranded as Iru while significantly expanding its platform capabilities. The company now supports Windows and Android devices, enabling unified management across enterprise environments through an AI-powered security platform.
Apple device management and security company Kandji has undergone a significant transformation, changing its name to Iru while expanding its management capabilities beyond the Apple ecosystem, according to company reports. The rebranding reflects what sources indicate is a fundamental shift in the company’s approach to enterprise device management, now encompassing support for Windows and Android platforms alongside its established Apple device management expertise.
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Xbox President Sarah Bond has revealed Microsoft is actively prototyping next-generation hardware and considering a first-party handheld device. The company’s partnership with ASUS on the ROG Ally X has provided valuable market insights that could inform their own portable gaming system.
Microsoft is reportedly considering entering the competitive handheld gaming market with a first-party Xbox device, according to statements from company executives. Xbox President Sarah Bond indicated that while Microsoft has its next-generation hardware in development, the creation of a dedicated handheld console would depend on demonstrated player demand.
