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James Patterson's "Women's Murder Club" game launches exclusively on MSN Games

posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:16 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
Okay, so... nigh-legendary author: check.  Popular characters: check.  Juicy, scandalous murder mystery: check.  Game company with a fondness for hidden-picture games: check.  Ohhh, yeah.  If you're a James Patterson fan, Read More
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Specs, bugs, and rock and roll

posted Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:59 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
Sure, you'd expect to see the first two at a game software company, but the latter isn't quite as common. Still, geeks love a good party as much as the next person, and they're more than willing to play the part, so the first annual Windows Gaming employees' Read More
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Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards Winners

posted Friday, February 22, 2008 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
We crowned the winners of the Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards at GDC. In January, more than 26,000 people voted for their favorite Xbox LIVE Arcade games, chosen by a panel of select industry journalists.  The winners for the first six categories were determined Read More
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A l D w l a G m s O M N G m s (<- 50% Off All Download Games On MSN Games)

posted Friday, December 21, 2007 11:40 AM by Cindy Lou Grue
Okay, so here's the scenario: you're sitting at home, patting yourself on the back for completing your holiday shopping before the last-minute rush, and possibly even contemplating a nice weekend of Guitar Hero, winter ale, and tree-shaped cookies.  Read More
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MSN Games - Winter Wonderland Sweepstakes

posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:58 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
How do you plan to start the New Year?  With a big party?  A new diet?  A firm resolution to never again mix Red Bull and schnapps?  How about with a brand-new gaming-optimized laptop and a one-year subscription to GameSpring?  Read More
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The Office launches exclusively on MSN Games

posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:10 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
Just in case you thought that nothing would ever make you want to work at Dunder Mifflin, along comes the November exclusive PC download at MSN Games: The Office.  This game has everything... or, at least, everything you'd want from a day in the Read More
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Happy Thanks-gaming from MSN Games!

posted Thursday, November 22, 2007 2:59 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
First off, the staff at MSN Games would like to wish everyone out there a very happy Thanksgiving Day!  For those who aren't in the States, even if this isn't a holiday for you, rest assured that we're celebrating enough for everybody.  Read More
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Reiner Knizia and Merscom To Do XBLA Titles

posted Friday, September 07, 2007 4:39 PM by CPaladino
Many of you are asking "Reiner who?"  Well friends, allow me to inform the non-board-game geeks out there about Dr. Reiner Knizia. Reiner Knizia is a German-born Math PhD turned award-winning game designer who has published over 400 games.  Read More
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Zen Gems launches exclusively on MSN Games

posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007 1:15 PM by Cindy Lou Grue
Time once again for an exclusive download game launch on MSN Games! Zen Gems is an action/puzzle game with engaging gameplay and lovely, Asian-inspired backgrounds. Drop colored spheres into an ever-rising tide of colors and stone blocks Read More
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Xbox LIVE Arcade Games Coming Soon

posted Monday, August 06, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
The Xbox LIVE Arcade team just published a list of titles coming up in the next several weeks, just in time to finish up summer.  From the media alert that just went out: Hot August games also releasing this month: “Ecco the Dolphin” (Sega) Read More
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Track and Field Coming This Wednesday

posted Monday, August 06, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
This Wednesday, you can log virtual track time and give your fingers and thumbs a workout with “Track & Field” from Konami. Read More
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Marathon: Durandal and Spyglass Board Games Coming to XBLA

posted Monday, July 30, 2007 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
This week, we have two anticipated titles coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade, Marathon Durandal, and Spyglass Board Games. Both will come to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, July 18, beginning at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific). Read More
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Carcassonne Arrives Wednesday on Xbox LIVE Arcade

posted Monday, June 25, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
It's finally here!  The classic European board game Carcassonne arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, worldwide, for 800 Microsoft Points.  The game from Sierra Online is rated E for Everyone. From the media alert: Read More
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XBL Arcade Interview with David Edery

posted Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:24 PM by johnporcaro
LunarDuality, one of the authors at XBL Arcade (and his own blog), did a detailed interview with David Edery, Worldwide Games Portfolio Planner for Xbox LIVE Arcade.  He posts the first part of the interview, where he discusses the past and present Read More
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Band of Bugs Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday

posted Monday, June 18, 2007 9:01 AM by johnporcaro
A brand new turn-based tactical strategy game is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday.  The third Xbox LIVE Arcade title from NinjaBee, “Band of Bugs” will be available for download beginning Wednesday, June 20th at 9 a.m. GMT (2 a.m. PDT). Read More
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