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Microsoft denies Zune copyright cop (The Register)

We play both sides of the IP fence Innovation '08 Microsoft’s senior policy counsel for copyright and trademark has firmly denied that Redmond will slip its very own copyright cop into the Zune music player. But he acknowledges the company is particularly sympathetic to the copyright battles of music labels and other publishers.…

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Microsoft Officially Announces Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Pinata Xbox 360 Sequels (Gamasutra)

Microsoft has officially announced the lineup of 2008 Xbox 360 titles it is due to showcase in its latest press event, including sequels to Rare's Viva Pi?ata and Banjo-Kazooie franchises, and Silicon Knight's Too Human. The May 13th event will feature the first videos of Gears of War 2 gameplay following its GDC 2008 announcement, and appearances by Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski, Lionhead's ...

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Xbox Live Arcade To Get Sierra Online's Assault Heroes 2 (Gamasutra)

Microsoft has announced that its latest regular Xbox Live Arcade update will see the addition of Sierra Online's Assault Heroes 2, a sequel to the XBLA original, promising an enhanced co-op mode and "more intense on-foot gameplay." Sierra says the game will feature "relentless enemies and outrageous bosses in climactic battles, including an all-out skirmish in outer space," and new on-foot ...

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Microsoft proves that Zune is more important to them than Windows Mobile: XNA (MS Mobiles)

May 12, 2008 [General] | By Edward J. R.

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Microsoft surpasses 2 million Zunes sold (Macworld UK)

It has been known for a while that Microsoft’s Zune is the number two or number three digital music player (depending on the market) in the United States. However, just how far behind the number one device, Apple iPod, has not always clear since Microsoft has been slow to release its sales numbers.

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