Microsoft Game Studios
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The moniker Microsoft Game Studios was introduced in 2002. The subsidiary was previously known as Microsoft Game Division and Microsoft Games.
Microsoft Game Studios also publishes titles for developers such as Epic and Bioware.
A subsidiary of Microsoft's console division. Most notably the publisher of the Halo and Gears of War franchises.
Microsoft Game Studios, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corp., develops and publishes games for Microsoft consoles and PC. Until recently, it was headed by Shane Kim. It is currently run by Phil Spencer.The moniker Microsoft Game Studios was introduced in 2002. The subsidiary was previously known as Microsoft Game Division and Microsoft Games.
Microsoft Game Studios also publishes titles for developers such as Epic and Bioware.
Current in-house developers are:
- ACES Game Studio ( Flight Simulator series)
- Rare ( Conker series, Banjo-Kazooie series, Viva Piñata series)
- Turn 10 ( Forza Motorsport series)
- Wingnut Interactive
- Massive, Inc. ( In-game advertising)
- BigPark Inc. (Acquired 8/5 -09, founded by Wil Mozell, Erik Kiss, Hanno Lemke, and Don Mattrick)
- Spawnpoint Studios
Former members include:
- Bungie Studios (Acquired by Microsoft in 2001, became independent in 2007)
- Carbonated Games (Closed)
- Digital Anvil (Closed)
- Indie Built (Sold to Take 2, then closed)
- FASA Studio (Closed)
- Ensemble Studios (Closed)
| Company Name | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Street Address | One Microsoft Way |
| City | Redmond |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Website | http://www.microsoft.com/games/ |
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| Date Founded | April 4, 1975 |
| Count of Games Published | 315 |
| Count of Games Developed | 40 |
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Sergeant Major Avery Junior Johnson first in Halo: Combat Evolved |
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343 Guilty Spark first in Halo: Combat Evolved |
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Master Chief first in Halo: Combat Evolved |
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Brett Favre first in John Madden Football '92 |
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Jacob Keyes first in Halo: Combat Evolved |
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Theresa first in Fable |
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Arbiter first in Halo 2 |
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The Hero first in Fable |
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