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MSN loses top executive

February 21, 2006 David Cole plans to take a year off, as Microsoft continues its effort to wrest market share away from Google. TAGS: David Cole, top executive, MSN, memo, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Nintendo to release slimmer DS handheld

January 26, 2006 Device, set for March release, fits with company's history of releasing smaller versions of its handhelds. TAGS: David Cole, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, handheld, Nintendo GameBoy, video game, Sony Corp., video

Windows Live offers Microsoft a quicker turnaround

March 14, 2006 In Redmond's new "rolling thunder" approach to services, Windows Live releases arrive with lightning speed. TAGS: David Cole, Microsoft Windows Live, online service, Steve Ballmer, MSN, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, e-mail

Xbox 360 to launch with 18 titles

November 15, 2005 Microsoft calls it the strongest console launch lineup in history. True or not, the titles include some of the best-known games around. TAGS: David Cole, Activision Inc., lineup, Microsoft Xbox, FIFA, Xbox 360, video game console, Electronic Arts Inc., console, launch, game console, games, retailer, video game, Microsoft Corp., video

Take-Two out to the ball game

January 24, 2005 Locked out of the pro football market by rival Electronic Arts, game maker snags semi-exclusive rights to Major League Baseball. TAGS: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., David Cole, Electronic Arts Inc., game company, MLB, video game, baseball, sports game, representative, ESPN, game console, Sega Corp., research company, games, agreement, video

Microsoft buys fabled U.K. game studio

April 6, 2006 Acquires Lionhead Studios, whose founder, Peter Molyneux, is one of the best-known independent video game developers in the business. TAGS: Lionhead Studios, David Cole, studio, track record, acquisition, Microsoft Xbox, success, founder, video game, Microsoft Corp., U.K., games, Microsoft Windows, video

EA invests big in the future

August 24, 2005 The game giant's recent licensing deals may be paying off, even as it fights off tough competition. TAGS: Electronic Arts Inc., David Cole, R&D, game company, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Activision Inc., games, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft taps InterActiveCorp exec to head MSN

April 21, 2006 Former Ask Jeeves CEO Steve Berkowitz will head Microsoft's MSN and Windows Live efforts. TAGS: IAC/InterActive Corp., Ask Jeeves Inc., David Cole, Ask.com, MSN, Microsoft Windows Live, exec, Microsoft Corp., CEO, Microsoft Windows

Reality check on Xbox 360

November 29, 2005 It didn't take long for some gamers to start griping about the new consoles. But just how widespread are the problems? TAGS: David Cole, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, console, NPD Group Inc., gamer, Activision Inc., glitch, run, video game, LAN, games, Microsoft Corp., video

Windows worms knocking out computers

August 16, 2005 Network worms are shutting down computers running Windows 2000, security experts warned. TAGS: Zotob worm, David Cole, worm, Microsoft Windows 2000, variant, Trend Micro Inc., infection, CNN, organization, security, virus, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Video game developers get a breather

August 3, 2006 E3's move from May to July would alter production cycle, giving developers time to create bigger, better prototypes. TAGS: David Cole, corporate communication, publisher, video game, Activision Inc., demo, developer, Electronic Arts Inc., UbiSoft Entertainment, games, president, video

Big stakes in holiday game scramble

October 26, 2004 Game publishers and hardware makers will battle for consumers' holiday dollars with a slew of high-profile releases. Screen shots: Playing for keeps TAGS: David Cole, Half-Life 2, game company, Halo 2, research company, Grand Theft Auto, Nintendo Co. Ltd., console, Nintendo GameCube, Sony Playstation, Sony PlayStation 2, gamer, games, Microsoft Xbox, handheld, Microsoft Corp.

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