Variety - a distribution subsidiary of Microsoft
The highly controversial website Variety which gave Resistance 2 and LBP 7 and 8 respectively compared to a 9.8 given to Fable 2 is actually a subsidiary of Microsoft. An alliance for distribution between the 2 companies was formed in 2007
"MSN® is joining forces with Variety.com to bring even more entertainment information to the site's visitors. The distribution relationship will provide Variety with an avenue for reaching an even wider global audience and at the same time offer MSN a broader range of information on television, movies, music and Internet deals.
"For decades, Variety has set the standard in reporting on the entertainment industry," said Jeff Dossett, executive producer and general manager for MSN. "We've seen a growing appetite on MSN for Hollywood information, and this collaboration will help us continue to offer our audience the best source for what's happening in the entertainment industry. "
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