With the PDC and the Tokyo Game Show both happening this week, I'm expecting a lot of cool and unexpected announcements coming from Microsoft and our partners. The next 12 months are, for a lot of teams, the culmination of 5+ years of work performed by thousands of people on a daily basis.
Say what you want about Microsoft being slow, old, and boring. Just make sure that before you open your mouth, you buckle up. The biggest year in Microsoft's 30 year history starts right now. Come along for the ride or watch from the sidelines. Either way, you can't miss it.
While reading your post I was thinking "who talks like that" Afterwards I scanned your comment for evidence you work for Microsoft. I would have been blown away if you hadn't.
Microsoft already spends enormous sums on advertising to get their messages out to everyone, everywhere. It's not fair you spread this kind of marketing hype around on Artima community forums without MS at least giving them some money. It's not like they can't afford it.