A bit of a switch-up today since Paul decided that partying on Fat Tuesday would be more fun than being here yakking about Microsoft. So I am joined by Holden Page, a writer for WinExtra, to dissect and opine about Microsoft news of the day.

Also my audio should be a step up from yesterday, even if it does sound like I’m in a cave, as I am using the webcam mic. Unfortunately that will be the case going forward until I can pinch enough pennies together to get a proper mic, you know, like the Blue Microphone’s Snowball.

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Show links.

• HTC 7 Mozart NoDo ROM leaks ahead of official update release- GeekSMACK
• An Update on Windows Phone Marketplace; new tips, policies and regional access program – Windows Phone Developer Blog
• Microsoft and Nokia’s Billion Dollar Handshake – WinExtra
• As FarmVille’s Crops Wither, Microsoft Messenger Takes Aim at CityVille – NewsGrange
• Xbox 3D? Job listings tip Microsoft’s hand – GeekWire
• Games for Windows Live ‘will get better’, promises MS – CVG