Microsoft has been asked some intriguing questions about their online service strategy involving Avatars and more. The software giant said that they're not taking ideas from Nintendo and they're not threatened by Sony's PlayStation Home. David Gosen speaks for the boys in green after the jump.

Welcome to the Xbox 360 blog's Weekend Warrior section, where we tackle the many important things that have happened in the Xbox 360 scene in the past couple of days, as well as discuss the highs and lows behind Microsoft's console in general. Find out all the interesting things that have happened in the past week after the jump!

Microsoft is packing some "fantastic surprises" heading into E3. That's according to  David Gosen, European VP of strategic marketing for interactive entertainment at Microsoft EMEA who also commented that the Xbox 360's battle with the PlayStation 3 is "far from over." He says Microsoft has the advantage in numbers, and what it will unveil in the weeks to come will change the industry's status quo. Details in the full article.

Microsoft is sending word that they have appointed David Gosen as the new VP for Europe's Strategic Marketing division. Gosen's also expected to help handle the region's Xbox Live service, which speaks plenty for his past experience as a CEO for a mobile games company. Details on this news are in the full article.