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September 6, 2007

First Microsoft VC-1 Encoder Tools Now Available From Leading Solution Providers

Anystream, Envivio, Inlet Technologies, Memory-Tech, Rhozet (Harmonic Inc.),Tarari and ViewCast announce first products using new Microsoft® VC-1 Encoder SDK.

August 13, 2007

Microsoft Makes Game Development Dreams a Reality

Microsoft announces Dream-Build-Play contest winners, demonstrates XNA Game Studio-developed “Schizoid,” and shares details of new game content usage rules.

August 8, 2007

John Schappert to Head Microsoft Interactive Entertainment LIVE, Software and Services Businesses

Longtime Electronic Arts veteran to join Microsoft in a newly created position.

July 26, 2007

Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Moves to $179, Adds Five Free HD DVDs

Xbox LIVE to promote HD DVD versions of “300” and “Heroes: Season 1.”

July 10, 2007

Games for Windows Delivers New Games, New Publishers and Games for Windows — LIVE

Gaming on Windows better than ever with more than 60 branded titles and more than 12 Games for Windows — LIVE titles, including “Gears of War.”

July 10, 2007

The Walt Disney Studios to Offer Movie Rentals On Demand Through Xbox LIVE Starting Now

New partnership brings growing catalogue of current blockbuster and classic library titles to Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

June 13, 2007

Groundbreaking “Halo 3” Multiplayer Beta Concludes; Official Countdown for Launch of Game Begins

People worldwide can gear up for the game’s launch Sept. 25 with new, limited edition “Halo 3”-themed Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers and an Xbox 360 Wireless Headset.

May 10, 2007

Ready… Set… GOLD! “Forza Motorsport 2” Goes Gold

Gamers rev their engines before the launch on May 29 of “Forza Motorsport 2” with all-new playable demo on Xbox LIVE.

April 18, 2007

WAKKA … WAKKA … WAKKA Microsoft and NAMCO BANDAI Create Video Game History With First-Ever Xbox 360 “Pac-Man®” World Championship

“Pac-Man” fans to compete on Xbox LIVE Arcade for chance to be world’s best “Pac-Man” player.

April 16, 2007

It’s Showtime: Microsoft Invites Contestants to Create an Exclusive TV Show for Xbox LIVE

Xbox 360 and the New York Television Festival team up to host Xbox LIVE Originals contest, offering a chance to produce original TV programming for Xbox LIVE.