Microsoft launches programmatic video advertising network in the UK
Advertisers will be able to buy ads across 350 third-party websites as US tech firm takes on rivals Google and AOL. By John Reynolds
Microsoft wins battle over ads attacking Google privacy standards
Advertising Standards Authority agrees Gmail's scanning of email contents to target ads sets it apart from Outlook.com. By Mark Sweney
Nokia-Microsoft deal delayed but expected to close by end of April
Deal to buy handset maker for €5.4bn still on track but delayed as Indian government puts in new tax claim against Nokia while Chinese government seeks patent deal. By Charles Arthur
Dark Souls II review – ‘last great game of the previous console generation’
Step into the shoes of a zombie searching for a cure in a nail-bitingly tense survival sequel. By Jack Hackett
Former Microsoft employee arrested over Windows 8 leaks
Alex Kibkalo accused of leaking Windows 8 and anti-piracy code to a blogger. By Alex Hern
Bill Gates: Microsoft would have bought WhatsApp too
Microsoft founder says company was interested in messaging app too, but not for $19bn. By Samuel Gibbs
Ucas sells access to student data for phone and drinks firms’ marketing
University admissions service, which reaches million students in market 'worth £15bn', defends £12m advertiser revenue
Dark Souls II – review
You are going to die, of course, but the thrill of doing better will keep you sacrificing everything, writes Matt Kamen
South Park: The Stick of Truth – review
It's funny and quite crazy, but this South Park game lacks the edge of the TV show, writes Matt Kamen
Cortana, Microsoft’s mobile voice recognition tool details leaked
A video claims to show Microsoft’s personal digital assistant Cortana in action on a Windows Phone. By Samuel Gibbs
Titanfall: a complete beginner’s guide
Due out in March this hugely anticipated sci-fi shooter is likely to be one of the biggest video game releases of the year. But what is it, who made it and why is it different from other shooting games?
Xbox One gets Twitch broadcasting in time for Titanfall
Owners of Microsoft’s new console will be able to stream their gaming activities across the Twitch service from 11 March – just in time for the release of Titanfall
Microsoft on Xbox One: some things haven’t worked, but we are learning
Microsoft’s UK marketing head Harvey Eagle concedes that aspects of the Xbox One haven’t gone as planned, but says a system update and big E3 announcements will help in the battle against PlayStation 4. By Keith Stuart
Xbox One gets price cut to £399 – with free copy of Titanfall
Microsoft has announced a £30 reduction in the price of its new console, and gamers will also get Titanfall as part of the bundle. By Keith Stuart