Article: Microsoft Game Studios Signs Multiyear GameSpy License Agreement for 24 Titles; Microsoft Licenses GameSpy's Development Tools, Backend Services for Online Games.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003

GameSpy, a leading online entertainment and technology company serving the game industry, and Microsoft Game Studios (NASDAQ: MSFT) have signed a multiyear strategic technology and services agreement to facilitate online gaming for Microsoft Games Studios PC-based games, including the just-released "Halo" for Windows.

As part of the agreement, GameSpy will supply Microsoft Game Studios with software development kits (SDK's) that enable online matchmaking, community, administrative and networking functionalities.

"The agreement enables our teams to ...

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