COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 19: Fair hostesses perform at the xbox 360 stand of U.S. computer and technology corporate Microsoft during the 'gamescom', Europe's biggest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment on August 19, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. The inaugural gamescom in Cologne is a five-day games expo for consumers and trade. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 19: Fair hostesses perform at the xbox 360 stand of U.S. computer and technology corporate Microsoft during the 'gamescom', Europe's biggest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment on August 19, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. The inaugural gamescom in Cologne is a five-day games expo for consumers and trade.

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