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Microsoft Kindasmashes Natal Launch Rumour

1:00PM November 18, 2009 | Owen Good

Microsoft’s UK boss dismissed a report last week that Natal will be ready to go in November 2010, saying claims of pricing and available shipments were based on inaccurate rumours. More »


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Xbox UK Boss: The 360 Is Not A Child’s Toy

1:00AM July 13, 2009 | Owen Good

In an interview, Neil Thompson, Microsoft’s regional Xbox director for the United Kingdom, says console makers have a responsibility to educate the public on the meanings of game ratings and the ability to restrict them. More »


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Microsoft Say Educational Games Will Be The Death Of Us All

8:30PM October 28, 2008 | Luke Plunkett

Speaking at the Games 3.0 event in London earlier in the week, Microsoft’s Neil Thompson went on a little rant against education in games. Said it’s just not for him, not for his company, and really, shouldn’t be for this industry.

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