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Microsoft exploring reduced Xbox store revenue cut, internal documents reveal
By Matt Brown published
Microsoft has explored changing its Xbox revenue share to an 88% percent to 12% split, according to new confidential documents, filed during the ongoing Apple vs. Epic lawsuit.

Poll: Will you be buying future PC games on the Microsoft Store or Steam?
By Robert Carnevale published
The Microsoft Store will give more money to developers starting on August 1, 2021.

The Microsoft Store giving 88% of net sales revenue to developers isn't enough to shake Steam
By Robert Carnevale published
The Microsoft Store is going to need more than developer favor to be popular with consumers.

Microsoft discusses improvements to PC gaming, including a bigger cut for devs
By Jez Corden last updated
Microsoft matches Epic Games for developer cut, touts upcoming improvements to Xbox Game Pass for PC, and much more.

Thinking about Microsoft's potential new app store on Windows 10
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows is a desktop OS, so desktop apps should be in the Windows app store, right?

Microsoft is building a new app store for Windows 10 in major revitalization effort
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft wants to bring life back to the Store app on Windows 10.

Windows Central Podcast 141: Zac goes solo
By Zac Bowden last updated
This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Dan is out, so Zac goes alone to tackle new builds, Store openings, and more.

Microsoft Store for Business and Education could be on the way out
By Sean Endicott last updated
The Microsoft Store for Business and Education won't let you acquire paid apps starting April 14.
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