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Microsoft Executive Returns to EA

Source: Asian Wall Street Journal

San Francisco : CA : USA | 5 months ago

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Videogame publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said John Schappert, one of Microsoft Corp.'s key videogame executives, is returning to EA as chief operating officer. The appointment is a blow to Microsoft, which has been gaining momentum with its Xbox 360 console and Xbox Live online videogame service....

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