...at least, not anymore. In a move that has surprised many, but was apparently a done deal awhile, long time Microsoftie Ed Fries has resigned as head of Microsoft's Game Division.

There are already quite a variety of items up around the web; some full stories, others just mentions like this one. Here's a list of the ones we've logged so far:

• HBO
• Xbox365
• Reuters (via Yahoo News)
• Xbox Solution

Some stories have suggested that Fries will dive back into the gaming arena in some other capacity, possibly with a partnership with Microsoft.