Microsoft rebrands Xbox Live as Xbox network
According to analyst David Cole, it's a move meant to streamline the company's stable of online services, and draw more attention to Xbox Game Pass.

According to analyst David Cole, it's a move meant to streamline the company's stable of online services, and draw more attention to Xbox Game Pass.
The Bethesda acquisition and the simultaneous launch of Outriders on Game Pass illustrate the evolving nature of Microsoft games business.
We got our hands on an Xbox Series X, and it's most certainly a package that screams "next-gen." We've compiled our impressions here, and asked some analysts and developers to weigh in on the potential impact of Microsoft's newest console.
The game is expected to generate $2.6 billion in hardware spending over three years. DFC's David Cole breaks down what these numbers mean for Microsoft's PC games business.
With concrete pricing finally announced, analysts weigh with their predictions for the Xbox brand ecosystem.
The budget-friendly console speaks to Microsoft's strategy for the next generation of gaming. GameDaily spoke to a pair of analysts about the announcement and what it means for the upcoming console transition.
Delaying the console's flagship title into next year raises questions about the launch strength of the Series X.
This week's financial report and first-party games showcase emphasizes that Xbox Game Pass has become the priority for the tech giant.
Analysts caution fans to not expect a price point to be announced, though. Image source: Sony.
The cloud-streamed gaming service is the most lucrative one in the world, according to analyst Lewis Ward.