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'''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American technology company founded on April 4, 1975 by {{s|wikipedia|Bill Gates}} and {{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'', ''Forza | '''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American technology company founded on April 4, 1975 by {{s|wikipedia|Bill Gates}} and {{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 ''Minecraft'', ''Super Lucky's Tale'', and ''Ori and the Blind Forest''. | ||
On September 24th, 2002, Microsoft purchased [[Rare]] from Nintendo, 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. | On September 24th, 2002, Microsoft purchased [[Rare]] from Nintendo, 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. |