The game could be a much needed “killer app” for Windows Phone, which trails far behind rival mobile platforms Apple iOS and Google Android in the smartphone market—despite Redmond’s $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s handset business earlier this year.
But sales of Microsoft's Xbox One nearly doubled last month from their July level.
Gaming is a key part of Microsoft’s portfolio, and Minecraft may just be the hottest game on the planet at the moment.
Microsoft explains why the company hasn't been reporting sales figures for the game console lately.
'MInecraft' is now available on the Xbox One, and Microsoft promises a slew of new features for the indie sandbox game.
Microsoft's XBox One will launch in 29 more markets this month.
Lizard Squad, the hacker group that disrupted Twitch, PSN and XBox Live, have disbanded, but have the members been arrested?
Who is Lizard Squad? The infamous hacker group held a Reddit AMA where users could ask them anything.
Xbox One is struggling for sales against Sony's PlayStation 4.
Hacker group Lizard Squad targets Twitch after wreaking havoc on a number of online gaming networks earlier this week.
Hacker group Lizard Squad, the same group that terrorized PSN this past weekend, is causing problems for Xbox Live.
Since November, PlayStation 4 has been outselling Xbox One two-to-one, with 10 million units vs. 5 million for Microsoft.
Xbox Live users can now browse Reddit from the comfort of their console.
Will open world action game 'GTA 5' launch next year?
Microsoft is rolling out its latest update for Xbox One preview members.
July software sales are twice as high as July of 2013, the NPD Group reported.
Microsoft announced a new update for its Xbox One, which will allow users to stream TV to their mobile devices.
Sony's PlayStation 4 sales have reached 10 million units, the company announced at gamescom in Germany.
Upcoming shooter "Destiny" is selling for hundreds on auction site eBay.
Microsoft confirmed a white Xbox One will launch alongside upcoming shooter "Sunset Overdrive."
Microsoft confirmed the Xbox One price cut that appeared on its Spanish site was unintentional.
Sony was offered EA Access, but declined the feature, due to it not being a good value.