Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox games (Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types of games available on its console, taking a page out of the strategy books of Facebook and YouTube.
It's PC vs. Xbox, Online, for Free (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - For a limited time, Microsoft is offering free online multiplayer on Xbox 360/Games for Windows titles that offer Live cross-platform play. 
Mario V. Apple: On Like 'Donkey Kong'
Fanboys freaked when we suggested Steve Jobs would go after the handheld gaming market. Well guess what?He is.
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07/23/08
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Dell Bundles Xbox Elite With XPS...
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Microsoft bolsters PC gaming with new...
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11/13/08
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The PC World Games For Windows Live Interview, Part Two
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At E3, video games shift their aim to casual players (USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - This year's downscaled E3 video game expo drew about 4,500 gamemakers, analysts, retailers and journalists to L.A. last week - less than a tenth of E3's size two years ago - even as the industry grew from $10.5 billion in 2005 to $18 billion in 2007.
Fighting Digital Pirates
How PC game makers are fighting back against those who steal their work.
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07/02/08
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Why Zune Doesn't Threaten Apple
As Apple readies to show off its new iPods, Microsoft tries to steal the show.
Microsoft refunding gamers, Games for Windows Live goes free
Microsoft made a series of announcements this week that the company hopes will reinvigorate the PC gaming market, including the announcement of DirectX 11 and the advent of free Windows Live gaming. Ars spoke with Microsoft's Kevin Unangst about the company's present and future plans, including DX11, Games for Windows Live, and the PCGA.Read More...
Microsoft Drops Player Fees On Games For Windows Live (TechWeb)
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07/23/08
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Games for Windows Live Multiplayer...
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07/22/08
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Xbox 360 users to build and sell own...
Microsoft turns to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types of games available on its console.
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