Microsoft Gaming
Definition
The video game publishing and digital entertainment division of Microsoft Corporation, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, encompassing the Xbox brand, Game Pass subscription service, cloud gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming, and major studios such as Bethesda, Activision Blizzard, and Xbox Game Studios.
A unified brand introduced in 2022 to consolidate Microsoft's gaming businesses following high-profile acquisitions, positioning it as one of the largest players in the global gaming industry.
Examples
Microsoft Gaming's Game Pass empire is expanding faster than a noob's K/D ratio in a free-for-all match.
After swallowing Activision whole, Microsoft Gaming now holds more power-ups than Mario in a speedrun.
Phil Spencer at Microsoft Gaming promises cross-play utopia, but my toaster still can't join the lobby.
Microsoft Gaming dropped a cloud gaming bomb that's got couch potatoes levitating off their seats.