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Women outnumber men in online games, survey finds

October 5, 2006 New study on gamers reveals Playstation 2 as the most popular console, but PCs are the platform of choice. TAGS: gamer, survey, game console, online game, women, Microsoft Xbox, console, video game, Sony Playstation, games, entertainment, Xbox 360, platform, handheld, Sony PlayStation 2, brand

Microsoft steps up Xbox 360 distribution

March 21, 2006 Shipments of the gaming consoles to retailers are expected to at least double, software giant says. TAGS: Celestica Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, shortage, distribution, console, manufacturing, retailer, Microsoft Corp., games

Play your own Xbox game

August 14, 2006 Microsoft plans free tools for enthusiasts to make own games, but at first only other hard-core gamers will be able to share the creations. TAGS: hobbyist, game company, Microsoft Xbox, enthusiast, gamer, games, Xbox 360, developer, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Corp., console, Sony Corp.

DIY games for the Xbox

December 11, 2006 Microsoft releases developer tools for creating Xbox games as part of a push to create a YouTube-equivalent for video gamers. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, development tool, Windows PC, Xbox 360, gamer, Xbox Live, games, DIY, memory card, video game, developer, YouTube, Microsoft Corp., location, 3D, video

Microsoft to sponsor World Cyber Games

April 14, 2006 International competition grabs backing from software giant; Windows, Xbox 360 now official platforms for annual event. TAGS: sponsor, Xbox 360, games, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, brand, Microsoft Windows

Vista gets Live-wired for PC games in May

March 14, 2007 Free Silver membership of Microsoft's Games for Windows Live includes some online play; Gold includes cross-platform play. TAGS: Xbox Live, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, gamer, Bill Gates, play, games, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft aims to make Xbox more family-friendly

November 7, 2007 New feature lets parents set a daily or weekly limit on how many hours children can use the game console. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, console, parent, game console, Xbox 360, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Corp., games, Sony Corp.

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, glitch, Activision Inc., video game, run, LAN, Microsoft Corp., games, video

Building an empire, an Xbox at a time

September 20, 2006 Microsoft Vice President Peter Moore talks about how the company intends to bring a billion people into its gaming empire. TAGS: empire, Peter Moore, Microsoft Xbox, TCO, India, Xbox 360, console, Xbox Live, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, vice president, games, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., PC

Xbox 360 meets PS3, and it's ready to rumble

December 11, 2006 reporter's notebook But is it a fair fight between game consoles when Microsoft is calling the shots? TAGS: Gears of War, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, console, Nintendo Wii, Sony Bravia, Xbox Live, 1080p, game console, controller, conference, Sony Playstation, HDTV, Microsoft Corp., TV, notebook computer

A free weekend of Xbox Live Gold

March 31, 2006 Microsoft will give away 72 free hours of access to its premium live service from Friday through Sunday. TAGS: Xbox Live, Microsoft Xbox, online game, Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., games

Xbox 360 makes desert debut

November 21, 2005 More than 2,000 gamers descended on the Mojave Desert for the official Xbox 360 launch party. Photos: Zero Hour for Xbox 3601 TAGS: J. Allard, Microsoft Xbox, gamer, Xbox 360, celebrity, event, Activision Inc., fan, women, video game, console, Microsoft Corp., video, games

Year in review: Hot console, 'hot coffee'

December 25, 2005 Microsoft beat competitors to market with its Xbox 360, and the debate over steamy game content had Rockstar sweating. TAGS: console, video game, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, coffee, publisher, Sony PSP, Grand Theft Auto, California, Sony Playstation, games, firmware, Sony Corp., video, Microsoft Corp.

At E3, entertainment is the name of the game

July 12, 2007 Console manufacturers want you to know there's more to games than first-person shooters and role-playing adventures. TAGS: Nintendo Co. Ltd., entertainment, Nintendo Wii, games, console, Sony Playstation, video game, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., video, TV

Microsoft, Peter Jackson to form game studio

September 27, 2006 Called Wingnut Interactive, the New Zealand-based game shop will join in Microsoft's "Halo" efforts. TAGS: Peter Jackson, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox Live, studio, New Zealand, Xbox 360, Halo 3, Barcelona, video game, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, creation, console, Microsoft Corp., games

Microsoft wants you to feel young again

May 9, 2006 Company deals to breathe new life into classic games such as "Dig Dug," "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Root Beer Tapper." TAGS: Bill Gates, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Los Angeles, Nintendo Co. Ltd., console, Microsoft Corp., games, Sony Corp.

In games arena, some press play, some pause

March 16, 2006 Microsoft continues Xbox 360 push, and Sony delays PlayStation 3. Also: Sex, frogs and Chairman Mao. TAGS: iRobot Roomba, vacuum cleaner, Austin, chairman, video game, World of Warcraft, Sony PS3, Xbox 360, Sony Corp., Sony Playstation, games, blog, Microsoft Xbox, video, Microsoft Corp.

MTV gets its game on

November 15, 2005 Cable channel will heavy up on game-related programming in move designed to coincide with release of the Xbox 360. TAGS: MTV, The Sims, segment, online game, programming, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, gamer, games, video

Pushing games beyond hard-core gamers

March 24, 2006 GDC is "by game developers for developers," but attendees will be looking for broader appeal to mainstream consumers, too. TAGS: game company, conference, appeal, blog, therapy, video game, console, game console, Sony PS3, World of Warcraft, Xbox 360, games, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation, Electronic Arts Inc.

Xbox tries to get its 'Halo' back

September 20, 2007 Microsoft is hoping "Halo 3" will boost Xbox sales enough to knock Sony's PS3 down for good. TAGS: Halo 3, Microsoft Xbox, NPD Group Inc., gamer, Xbox 360, console, Sony PS3, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., games
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