Microsoft, Ubi Soft File to Bid in 3DO Auction (thanks Peter Binazeski) has word that: "Seven video game companies, including Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT - news), Eidos Plc (EID.L) and Ubi Soft Entertainment (UBIP.PA), have qualified to bid in the auction for the assets of bankrupt publisher 3DO Co. (Other OTC:THDOQ - news), according to court papers filed on Thursday." The auction is to be held on August 14.