I like Qore a lot, even though many of you disagree. Microsoft must see the potential of the platform as they’ve recently trademarked the name “Astuto”.

Providing an on-line magazine and web site featuring information in the field of computer games, science fiction, games and entertainment; providing information on-line relating to computer games and computer enhancements for games; entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game

From the sound of it, they’re looking to create an Xbox-centric version of Qore to distribute on the Xbox 360. I’m sure they’ll charge for the product (it is Microsoft). Who knows when any type of announcement will turn up from the folks in Redmond.