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Microsoft to launch mobile game store, competing with Apple, Google

The Straits Times — May 10, 2024, 01:00 AM UTC

Summary: Microsoft will launch a web-based mobile game store in July, offering an alternative to Apple and Google's app stores. The store will initially feature Microsoft games like Candy Crush Saga and later open to other publishers. This move aims to provide a platform accessible across all devices and countries, free from closed ecosystem restrictions. Microsoft's entry into the US$90 billion mobile gaming market follows its US$69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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    Microsoft launching Xbox Mobile Store with popular titles for Android (Gizchina.com)
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    Microsoft launching mobile game store in July 2024 (GamesHub)
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    Microsoft to open mobile games store in July 2024 (VG247)
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    Microsoft to launch mobile-game store in July, offering discounts (South China Morning Post)
    11d
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    Microsoft launching Xbox mobile gaming store in July (The Verge)
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    Microsoft launching mobile game store to rival Apple, Google (IGN)
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