Microsoft’s web-browsing software, Internet Explorer, once so ubiquitous that the United State’s Government sued the company for running a monopoly, is now dead. The once beloved browser, trounced by Mozilla Firefox and then completely destructified by Google Chrome, will now take its place alongside nostalgic Internet favorites of decades past such as MySpace, ICQ, AIM, […]
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Microsoft: We’re open to more cross-platform games with Nintendo
Now only Sony needs to join the club.
New Xbox Rewards survey asks gamers about their Switch
Microsoft is asking its Xbox Rewards members their opinion of the Nintendo Switch. What could this mean?
Nintendo’s marketshare expected to grow thanks to Switch
A new report highlights that the PS4 dominates the console market, but Nintendo’s growth is forecasted to grow thanks to Switch.
Microsoft cuts price of Xbox One to match Wii U: $300
Microsoft might just have made things more difficult for Nintendo.
Why do we still want physical games? [VIDEO]
The rise of digital gaming offers numerous conveniences, but many of us still want physical copies of our games. Why?
Former Xbox chief: never count Nintendo out
Former Microsoft executive Robbie Bach says never to count Nintendo out.
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer gushes about Nintendo’s first party games
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer had some interesting things to say about Nintendo in a recent interview.
Microsoft didn’t consider Nintendo a competitor at all for the Xbox 360
Nintendo’s GameCube failure made Microsoft completely disregard the company as a competitor for the Xbox 360.
Playtonic is interested in doing cross-promotion with Rare
Playtonic’s Gavin Prince said he’d love to do a cross-collaboration with Rare on future projects as an homage to their history.
Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony team up to fight DDoS attacks
The three rivals are working together against DDoS attacks.
Former Rare devs form new studio and announce Project Ukulele
Several former Rare developers have banded together to create a new studio called Playtonic Games.
Sony and Microsoft experiencing DDOS attacks over the holidays
Nintendo is left alone as its main competitors undergo massive network attacks.
Japanese Sales: Smash Bros 3DS dominating, Wii U still stagnant & Xbox One takes a tumble
This week’s Japanese sales figures from Media Create are in and we’re hardly surprised by the way the numbers fall. See how it all looks by checking out the full numbers inside!
Don’t look now, but Microsoft now owns the makers of Minecraft
Hoping for the day that Minecraft shows up on a Nintendo system? That possibility could be in jeopardy as Microsoft has officially announced that they purchased the studio responsible for the popular mining, building and survival game.
Zorpix Den: E3 Impressions
Inside you’ll see a video (sorry!) of what I thought about all the E3 press conferences. You’ll also finally be able to see my face!
Poll: which console manufacturer “won” E3 2014?
So all three console manufacturers have their E3 2014 press conferences in the books, and by now we’ve had a bit of time to let it all settle in. Ready for the obligatory and annual “who won” poll?
Japanese Sales — Wii U narrows the gap on PlayStation platforms, 3DS still dominates
Media Create and Famitsu have submitted their weekly sales numbers for the Japanese region for the week ending May 11th, 2014. How’s the good ol’ war looking this time around?
Dell will pay Microsoft for using Chrome OS and Android?
Dell has reached a deal with Microsoft, and will pay them royalties for using Chrome OS and Android. Do you think this is fair?
Chrome browser for Windows Phone on the way?
Google is said to be investigating bringing the Chrome browser to Windows Phone. Do you think this will happen? We certainly hope so.
Google and Microsoft don’t want dual-boot computers – do you?
Dual-boot computers are double-edged swords; they can be great, but can also mess everything up. This is why Google and Microsoft are a bit worried about them. Are you?
What is Windows 8.1 with Bing? Will it compete with Chrome OS?
Microsoft is rumored to be working on a said Windows 8.1 with Bing. This would be an affordable or free version of Windows 8.1 – can it take on Chrome OS?
Editorial: Nintendo doesn’t need Microsoft’s hand-me-downs
Despite the cries of many investors over the Xbox division, it’s not going anywhere, least of all to Nintendo.
Tube Cast – the FIRST Windows Phone app to support Chromecast!
The first Windows Phone app with Chroemcast support has shown up! It doesn’t do much right now, but Tube Cast is setting the record straight!
Google brings Windows apps to Chromebooks!
Sounds unbelievable, right? It is now possible to run Windows programs from your Chromebook, but there is a trick to it. Click through to learn more!