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@majornelson

@majornelson
18 posts
2025-03-28
Reading about the Nintendo Virtual Game card. Love the idea of merging digital and physical ownership. Be interesting to see if it's broadly adopted and what games will support it.
2025-03-28 View on X
TechCrunch

Nintendo unveils Virtual Game Cards, letting users transfer existing digital Switch games to other consoles and lend them out more easily, available in April

https://www.youtube.com/...  #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #VirtualGameCards #gaming #Switch2 X: Tom Warren / @tomwarren : Nintendo is introducing a new lending system for digital Swit...

2024-05-25
You've served us well for 27 years.  But now it's time to say goodbye https://icq.com/
2024-05-25 View on X
PCMag

Instant messaging client ICQ will stop working from June 26, recommends users migrate to messaging platforms from parent company VK; ICQ had 100M users in 2001

ICQ will stop working on June 26.  It's encouraging users to migrate to a messaging app from Russia-based VK, its parent company.

2024-02-28
Another terrible day for the games industry. 😢
2024-02-28 View on X
The Verge

Sony plans to lay off around 900 employees, or 8% of its global workforce, at its PlayStation division, and will close PlayStation's London Studio

read the full email employees received about it Willa Rowe / Kotaku : PlayStation Cancels Multiple Games Amid Massive Job Cuts Tom Gerken / BBC : PlayStation to axe 900 jobs and cl...

2023-07-16
I want you to all know that every moment I was able to interact with you the community - here on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Mixer or at the many events I attended around the world, I cherished every single moment. Every hand shake, every time I got stopped on the streets around...
2023-07-16 View on X
Eurogamer.net

Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, Xbox's senior director of corporate communications, is leaving Microsoft after 22 years to “work on the next chapter of my career”

But I can't help but feel his communication style held back the brand's image to an extent.  Very traditional media, very American... it was hard to connect.  —  #Xbox #gaming #gam...

After 20 incredible years, I have decided to take a step back and work on the next chapter of my career. As I take a moment and think about all we have done together, I want to thank the millions of gamers around the world who have included me as part of their lives. (1/3)
2023-07-16 View on X
Eurogamer.net

Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, Xbox's senior director of corporate communications, is leaving Microsoft after 22 years to “work on the next chapter of my career”

But I can't help but feel his communication style held back the brand's image to an extent.  Very traditional media, very American... it was hard to connect.  —  #Xbox #gaming #gam...

2023-07-15
I want you to all know that every moment I was able to interact with you the community - here on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Mixer or at the many events I attended around the world, I cherished every single moment. Every hand shake, every time I got stopped on the streets around...
2023-07-15 View on X
Eurogamer.net

Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, Xbox's senior director of corporate communications, is leaving Microsoft after 22 years to “work on the next chapter of my career”

But I can't help but feel his communication style held back the brand's image to an extent.  Very traditional media, very American... it was hard to connect.  —  #Xbox #gaming #gam...

After 20 incredible years, I have decided to take a step back and work on the next chapter of my career. As I take a moment and think about all we have done together, I want to thank the millions of gamers around the world who have included me as part of their lives. (1/3)
2023-07-15 View on X
Eurogamer.net

Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, Xbox's senior director of corporate communications, is leaving Microsoft after 22 years to “work on the next chapter of my career”

But I can't help but feel his communication style held back the brand's image to an extent.  Very traditional media, very American... it was hard to connect.  —  #Xbox #gaming #gam...

2021-06-17
The June Xbox update includes party chat with speech-to-text and text-to-speech, official posts from your favorite games in the Xbox mobile app, the ability to reorder groups in the guide, and more https://news.xbox.com/...
2021-06-17 View on X
Engadget

In Xbox's June update, Microsoft adds a Stories-like feature to the Xbox mobile app and rolls out text-to-speech and speech-to-text accessibility features

June update is here, and Microsoft has  —  detailed the latest software tweaks Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S users can look forward to trying out on their consoles.

2021-06-11
This conversation between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) and Phil Spencer (@XboxP3), Head of Xbox, focuses on the importance of gaming at Microsoft and in the world. https://news.xbox.com/...
2021-06-11 View on X
Protocol

Microsoft says it will soon launch a dedicated device for game streaming and is working with TV manufacturers to expand Xbox Game Pass subscription to smart TVs

Microsoft on Thursday announced plans to expand its Xbox Game Pass subscription service to many more screens …

2020-11-25
Great conversation https://twitter.com/...
2020-11-25 View on X
The Verge

Interview with Xbox chief Phil Spencer on gaming trends during the pandemic, releasing two consoles at once, xCloud distribution on Android and iOS, and more

The holiday season is always huge for gaming, but this year, it's even bigger: a new console generation has arrived with Microsoft's …

2020-09-22
The new Xbox app (beta) is coming to all Xbox supported markets, and gamers are invited to download and check it out beginning today https://news.xbox.com/...
2020-09-22 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft releases an overhauled Xbox app for Android in beta that includes the ability to remotely play Xbox games streamed directly from an Xbox One

Microsoft opens up Xbox remote play streaming to everyone with new Android app beta  —  Microsoft is releasing a new Xbox app …

2020-09-10
📰Today we have some news to share: 🎮Xbox Series S @ $299 and Xbox Series X@499 launch November 10 https://news.xbox.com/... 💚❤ Get EA Play with Xbox Game Pass for no additional cost https://news.xbox.com/... 🟢Full detail on #XboxSeriesS https://news.xbox.com/...
2020-09-10 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft to launch its Xbox Series X console on November 10 for $499, with preorders starting on September 22

Microsoft is launching its Xbox Series X console on November 10th for $499.  Preorders for the new console will begin on September 22nd, with the company also offering …

2020-07-16
We continue to put players first. Coming in September, Project xCloud is coming to @Xbox Game Pass. More details in this blog post from @XboxP3 https://news.xbox.com/...
2020-07-16 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft says it will offer its game streaming service, currently called Project xCloud, for free to its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers in September

xCloud will get a new name and some bigger ambitions  —  Microsoft is planning to launch its game streaming service …

2020-06-06
Phil shares how everyone at #TeamXbox feels https://twitter.com/...
2020-06-06 View on X
The Official Microsoft Blog

In an email to Microsoft employees, Satya Nadella promises more diversity by expanding connections with HBCUs and a more inclusive environment

An email from CEO Satya Nadella to Microsoft employees:  —  Seeing injustice in the world calls us all to take action, as individuals and as a company.

2019-10-15
Today, we're rolling out customizable text filters for the Xbox platform, first to our Xbox Insiders, giving gamers more control over the type of content they see on Xbox - check out the blog to learn more. https://news.xbox.com/... https://twitter.com/...
2019-10-15 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft is testing content filters for messages on Xbox Live to block toxicity, initially with four levels of text-based filtering; voice filters are planned

Tom Warren / The Verge :

Today is the day - #ProjectxCloud is available now for those accepted into the public preview. We'll accept more participants over time, so sign up if you'd like to help us shape the future of game streaming. We can't wait to hear your thoughts! http://mjr.mn/xMsif pic.twitter.com/V2y3qb3ebm
2019-10-15 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft debuts the preview of its Project xCloud game streaming service for Xbox users in the US, UK, and Korea, initially with four games for Android devices

Tom Warren / The Verge :

2019-10-10
Details on how you can pair your Xbox One controller with your Apple TV, iPad or iPhone🎮📱📺 https://twitter.com/...
2019-10-10 View on X
MacRumors

Apple starts selling Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller on its online store for the first time

Apple has added the Xbox Wireless Controller to Apple.com, although the accessory is currently unavailable to purchase at the time of writing.  Apple sells a few different gaming c...

2019-09-25
We just discussed the Project xCloud preview coming this October with @Kareem_Choudhry on #InsideXbox. Here's the details on how to sign up + FAQ to get you started https://majornelson.com/... https://twitter.com/...
2019-09-25 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft opens registrations for public preview of Project xCloud, coming in October to US, UK, and Korea, starting with Android devices

Available in the coming weeks in the US, UK, and Korea  —  Microsoft is starting to accept registrations for its upcoming Project xCloud game streaming preview.