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Mojang recently sent out a rather important reminder, as the time is running out to swap your Mojang account for Minecraft over to Microsoft.
Category: Microsoft
UK CMA blocks the Microsoft takeover of Activision
Here's some industry news for you: the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced today they've blocked Microsoft's takeover of Activision.
Microsoft experiments with a handheld Windows 11 mode for Steam Deck
This is interesting, it seems Valve have lit a small fire under Microsoft once again, as they've been experimenting with a handheld mode for Windows 11 to help devices like the Steam Deck. ARTICLE UPDATED.
Grounded from Obsidian adds Steam Deck support in v1.2.0
The survival game Grounded from Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios is gearing up to launch version 1.2.0 that's now available to test. With it comes Steam Deck support.
Xbox Game Studios talk more of their titles on Steam Deck
For the third time, Xbox Game Studios have talked up about their games on the Steam Deck and what compatibility to expect for it.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard hits a bump as FTC seeks to block it
Remember the big news back in January that Microsoft was acquiring Activision Blizzard? Well, the FTC aren't happy about it and are trying to block it.
Microsoft upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming for Linux and ChromeOS (so Steam Deck too!)
On the community Reddit for Xbox Cloud Gaming, an Xbox employee put up a small announcement about an upgraded experience for Linux and ChromeOS game streaming.
Microsoft chucks GNOME $10,000 from their FOSS Fund
Everyone knows that Microsoft absolutely loves Linux right? Well, that's debatable but hey they did just reach down the back of the sofa and chuck GNOME some cash.
Microsoft joined the Open 3D Foundation for the Open 3D Engine
Here's a missed one from Friday, Microsoft has joined the Open 3D Foundation, who oversee the Open 3D Engine that's a free and open source updated version of Amazon Lumberyard that was contributed by Amazon.
Xbox Games Studios talk up more of their games on Steam Deck
Still a little weird to see but Xbox Games Studios have talked about more of their games running on Steam Deck, a system powered by Linux.
Microsoft announce Xbox Cloud Gaming for Steam Deck with Edge (Beta)
Valve and Microsoft teamed up to better support the Steam Deck, with Xbox Cloud Gaming now supported through the Edge browser.
Even Xbox Game Studios are talking about Steam Deck compatibility
Yes, even a fair few games that Microsoft / Xbox publish will work out of the box on the Steam Deck.
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard
A bit of wider industry news today. News which completely blows my mind - Microsoft are out to acquire Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft Edge available officially for Linux today as a stable browser
Microsoft aren't a company we exactly cover often but it seems fitting to cover it here, especially given their history with Linux. Today they're properly releasing Edge for Linux.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) rolls out to everyone and it works on Linux
We now have yet another serious entry into cloud gaming / game streaming with Microsoft formally launching Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) for everyone with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and it works out of the box on Linux.
Microsoft reportedly have Discord in their sights to acquire
Do you use Discord? Well if these reports are to be trusted, it looks like they might get a new owner under Microsoft.
Microsoft Edge now available on Linux in Preview
The day has come, Microsoft have officially made their own web browser available on Linux in preview. Microsoft Edge on Linux, what a time to be alive. Also, something about a calculator? Yes.
Microsoft Edge comes to Linux in October as a preview
That's right, no need to wipe your glasses as that's a real headline here. Microsoft are bringing their Microsoft Edge browser to Linux in October.
Free and open source 3D creation suite Blender gets funding from Microsoft
It feels like FOSS is on a roll lately, with more and more great open source applications seeing funding from big names. Blender is back in the spotlight again, with backing from Microsoft.
Microsoft Build - DirectX and Linux (WSL) plus more
During the Microsoft Build 2020 developer conference, Microsoft has raised a number of eyebrows at their Linux plans.
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