Microsoft counts on Halo effect to push broader sales goal
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Software giant Microsoft Corp that introduced Halo II video game is forecasting Halo's Interactive Xbox Live Technology to be a key part in dominating the converging home entertainment and computer industry. Microsoft with the introduction of Halo II achieved huge sales and crossed the entertainment industry record of $250-million, in its first 24 hours.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2004
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Web game aims to mess with your head
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Redwood City, Calif.-based Electronic Arts Inc.will soon introduce a new video game, which is named Majestic, that integrates computers, mobile telephones and fax machines. Industry analysts said that the new product, which mixes fantasy and reality, is an online detective mystery game.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2001
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Microsoft hopes Xbox 360 makes in profits
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The introduction of new Xbox 360 boxes, next generation video game and entertainment by Microsoft in the market is discussed. It plans to sell around one million Xboxes in just 90 days to gain profits.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2005
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