Speaking of video games, it looks like EA (read: Microsoft) has just signed a helluva deal concerning future NFL-based games.

"The terms of the five-year deal were not disclosed. EA shares, which touched an all-time high during regular trading, rose 5 percent after hours when the NFL deal was announced. Sega and Take-Two's 'ESPN' line of sports games, with their strong reviews and discount $20 pricing, ate into EA's market share this year, leading EA to cut prices on its sports games."