Microsoft Game Studios to open European branch

by Justin McElroy { May 4th 2007 at 9:00AM }

Good news for people who like 360 and PC games, but have always wished they could have a distinguished accent and know the lyrics to at least five Robbie Williams songs: Microsoft announced this morning that they'll be opening up a European office of Microsoft Game Studios.

The new branch will be based in Reading, UK and headed up by Phil Spencer, who's currently managing the MGS publishing business. He'll apparently still be in that position while he runs the new UK branch, which is designed to streamline relations with European companies like Lionhead, Rare, Bizarre Creations, Real Time Worlds and Remedy. Also part of the company's plan: Having loud parties outside Phil Harrison's house when he's trying to sleep ... cheeky devils.

Tags: mgs, philharrison, philspencer, uk, xbox360

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Bryan @ May 4th 2007 9:15AM

Fun fact: The Fuk twin on the right is Diane Mizota from the early era of G4 and the countdown show, Filter.

Bryan @ May 4th 2007 9:17AM

I apoligize, it's 'Fook' twins. Of course.

Virtua Fanboy @ May 4th 2007 9:36AM

Holy shit! Your right. She was definatly hot. I miss the old g4/techtv. Too bad they don't have a "retro" G4 channel. I have'nt watched it in a year now. Is it still crap anyone?

JodyAnthony @ May 4th 2007 10:10AM

I used to watch filter all the time to stare at Diane Mizota because I am a fat sweaty nerd.

sheppy @ May 4th 2007 10:12AM

Yeah, G4 still sucks. Trying to shoehorn in shows that don't really belong. Although I do enjoy Ninja Warrior. But just because I could NEVER do that shit. And I'm amused how many actors, comedians, firemen, fishermem and other occupations take on the challenge.

On topic, thank you Joystiq for that last comment.

I Love Asian Girls @ May 4th 2007 10:45AM

Yeah G4 is pretty much crap now. I think it was always crap, well except for a few shows. I miss the TechTV days, with The Screensavers, etc. It went downhill when they merged with G4.

But yeah Diane Mizota is hot. Olivia Munn is also hot, she's half asian. Her and Diane are really good friends i heard.