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Microsoft Doubles Down on Xbox, Launching xCloud in Japan

Microsoft Doubles Down on Xbox, Launching xCloud in Japan

At the Xbox showcase presented at this year's Tokyo Game Show on Thursday, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) said it plans to launch its xCloud video-game streaming service in Japan by June of next year. In a video presentation shown at the event, Xbox chief Phil Spencer emphasized the importance of Japan's influence on gaming, calling the country a "creative superpower in the industry." Xbox is already transitioning from a business anchored primarily by consoles, expanding to entice more gamers on PCs and mobile devices to join its ranks.