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'''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American technology company founded on April 4, 1975 by {{s|wikipedia|Bill Gates}} and the late {{s|wikipedia|Paul Allen}}. It is best known for the {{s|wikipedia|Microsoft Windows}} line of operating systems. The company is also known for manufacturing hardware products, including the {{s|wikipedia|Xbox}} video game consoles. Its video game division, {{s|wikipedia|Xbox Game Studios}}, publishes well-known series such as ''Halo'', ''Gears of War'', and ''Forza'' in addition to indie-developed titles such as {{uv|Minecraft}}, ''Super Lucky's Tale'', ''Ori and the Blind Forest'', and its sequel ''Ori and the Will of the Wisps''.<!--Note: Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft did not publish Cuphead nor do they own the IP. The game was self-published and owned by its developer, StudioMDHR, so do not add it here as Microsoft has no involvement in the property other than finance it--> | '''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American technology company founded on April 4, 1975 by {{s|wikipedia|Bill Gates}} and the late {{s|wikipedia|Paul Allen}}. It is best known for the {{s|wikipedia|Microsoft Windows}} line of operating systems. The company is also known for manufacturing hardware products, including the {{s|wikipedia|Xbox}} video game consoles. Its video game division, {{s|wikipedia|Xbox Game Studios}}, publishes well-known series such as ''Halo'', ''Gears of War'', and ''Forza'' in addition to indie-developed titles such as {{uv|Minecraft}}, ''Super Lucky's Tale'', ''Ori and the Blind Forest'', and its sequel ''Ori and the Will of the Wisps''.<!--Note: Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft did not publish Cuphead nor do they own the IP. The game was self-published and owned by its developer, StudioMDHR, so do not add it here as Microsoft has no involvement in the property other than finance it--> | ||
On September 24th, 2002, Microsoft purchased [[Rare]], alongside the license for their original intellectual properties, such as {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}}, {{uv|Perfect Dark}}, and ''Conker''. Rare's contributions to the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} and {{uv|Star Fox}} franchises remain under Nintendo's ownership, excluding certain characters from ''Diddy Kong Racing''. <!--Note: Tiptup reappeared in Banjo-Kazooie's remaster on Xbox Live. (while a very small DK cameo was changed entirely) T.T. and Tiptup both appeared in a pitch for a cancelled Xbox game called the Fast and the Furriest which had no Nintendo involvement. Taking these two facts into consideration it seems safe to assume Microsoft owns the DKR characters--> On September 15, 2014, Microsoft purchased [[Mojang Studios]], alongside the {{uv|Minecraft}} franchise, from its original founder, {{s|wikipedia|Markus Persson}} | On September 24th, 2002, Microsoft purchased [[Rare]], alongside the license for their original intellectual properties, such as {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}}, {{uv|Perfect Dark}}, and ''Conker''. Rare's contributions to the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} and {{uv|Star Fox}} franchises remain under Nintendo's ownership, excluding certain characters from ''Diddy Kong Racing''. <!--Note: Tiptup reappeared in Banjo-Kazooie's remaster on Xbox Live. (while a very small DK cameo was changed entirely) T.T. and Tiptup both appeared in a pitch for a cancelled Xbox game called the Fast and the Furriest which had no Nintendo involvement. Taking these two facts into consideration it seems safe to assume Microsoft owns the DKR characters--> On September 15, 2014, Microsoft purchased [[Mojang Studios]], alongside the {{uv|Minecraft}} franchise, from its original founder, {{s|wikipedia|Markus Persson}}. | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||