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EA COO weighs in on Infinity Ward firings, retail's fate - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot - 0 views

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video games industry digital future

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COO John Schappert says digital revenue will still be tied to shiny discs for years to come, expresses regret that Modern Warfare 2 developers will be spending time making court cases instead of games.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">COO John Schappert says digital revenue will still be tied to shiny discs for years to come, expresses regret that Modern Warfare 2 developers will be spending time making court cases instead of games.</div>

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RI Adult Videogame Bill Draws Kudos from PTC - 0 views

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A Rhode Island Bill that proposes fines and possible jail time for retail employees that sell Mature(M) or Adults Only (AO) rated games to underage consumers has drawn backing from the Parents Television Council (PTC).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Rhode Island Bill that proposes fines and possible jail time for retail employees that sell Mature(M) or Adults Only (AO) rated games to underage consumers has drawn backing from the Parents Television Council (PTC).</div>

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Sony 3D glasses to cost £90 | Games Industry - 0 views

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Additional premium per head for families wishing to usher in the 3D home TV revolution.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Additional premium per head for families wishing to usher in the 3D home TV revolution.</div>

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First Lady Launches App Competition - 0 views

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video games Obama obesity

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As part of her Let's Move campaign to end childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama is on the hunt for games that encourage kids to be more physically active and to make better choices about what they eat.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As part of her Let's Move campaign to end childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama is on the hunt for games that encourage kids to be more physically active and to make better choices about what they eat.</div>

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Message to Developers: Take More Risks - 0 views

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I just played the first hour of Final Fantasy XIII and it got me thinking that Square is onto something with its flagship series: take calculated risks and change up the formula, keep it interesting but keep it familiar.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I just played the first hour of Final Fantasy XIII and it got me thinking that Square is onto something with its flagship series: take calculated risks and change up the formula, keep it interesting but keep it familiar.</div>

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Judge tosses copyright claim on Sony's 'God of War' - 0 views

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God of War copyright video games

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Video games are becoming more like movies every day, so it's not surprising to see publishers facing the same kinds of idea theft lawsuits that frequently irritate Hollywood.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Video games are becoming more like movies every day, so it's not surprising to see publishers facing the same kinds of idea theft lawsuits that frequently irritate Hollywood.</div>

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Report: Videogame Sales Down 15% in February - 0 views

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Big Daddy did the heavy lifting, but it wasn't enough to pull the industry out of its ongoing slump. Videogame software sales dropped 15% and hardware sales fell 20% in February, according to the latest report from market research firm NPD Group.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Big Daddy did the heavy lifting, but it wasn't enough to pull the industry out of its ongoing slump. Videogame software sales dropped 15% and hardware sales fell 20% in February, according to the latest report from market research firm NPD Group.</div>

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Unlikely Pair Come Out Against RI Adult Game Bill - 0 views

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Jack Thompson video games ESRB censorship

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While Rhode Island Bill S.2156 drew backing from the Parents Television Council, an unlikely pair has come out against the Bill, which proposes fines and possible jail time for retailers that sell M or AO rated games to underage patrons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">While Rhode Island Bill S.2156 drew backing from the Parents Television Council, an unlikely pair has come out against the Bill, which proposes fines and possible jail time for retailers that sell M or AO rated games to underage patrons.</div>

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Will Wright Lecture - 0 views

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Will Wright video games game design GDC

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Learn about the "metaphysics of game design.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Learn about the "metaphysics of game design.</div>

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Steam: A Monopoly In the Making - 0 views

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Steam monopoly video games

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I love Steam. How could I not? Browsing Steam for games often feels like browsing a buffet full of my favorite dishes, all made especially for me and ready to eat at a moment's notice.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I love Steam. How could I not? Browsing Steam for games often feels like browsing a buffet full of my favorite dishes, all made especially for me and ready to eat at a moment's notice.</div>

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Why ngmoco's CEO Is Bullish on the iPad - 0 views

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iPad ngmoco preview

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Apple's iPad, which is soon going to find its way onto the market, has drawn criticism and scorn from many a technorati.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Apple's iPad, which is soon going to find its way onto the market, has drawn criticism and scorn from many a technorati.</div>

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Pachter's Podium: Pach Backtracks on $50 Natal Estimate, Says DSi XL 'Won't Be a Success' - 0 views

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Natal Nintendo DSi prediction video games

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In our regular monthly series with analyst Michael Pachter, he now says he probably "aimed too low" on the $50 estimate for Natal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In our regular monthly series with analyst Michael Pachter, he now says he probably "aimed too low" on the $50 estimate for Natal.</div>

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Going Gold: Why You Need to Buy Heavy Rain - 0 views

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PS3 Heavy Rain video games

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As I write this, I have just finished my first playthrough of Heavy Rain. I have, by turns, felt my heart pounding and my muscles aching; questioned my decision-making and morality; laughed where the game's creators intended, and in other places they didn't; I felt genuine surprise, alarm, sadness and joy. It's been a long time since a videogame made me feel any one of these emotions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As I write this, I have just finished my first playthrough of Heavy Rain. I have, by turns, felt my heart pounding and my muscles aching; questioned my decision-making and morality; laughed where the game's creators intended, and in other places they didn't; I felt genuine surprise, alarm, sadness and joy. It's been a long time since a videogame made me feel any one of these emotions.</div>

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Sony Computer Entertainment CEO on Motion Controls and the Year of the PlayStation 3 - 0 views

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Sony SCEA PS3 video games

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Jack Tretton, the CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, discusses how Sony is reorganizing, the motion-control competition with Microsoft, and how Sony ignored naysayers and found gaming success.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jack Tretton, the CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, discusses how Sony is reorganizing, the motion-control competition with Microsoft, and how Sony ignored naysayers and found gaming success.</div>

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EA Isn't Trying to Blackmail You - 0 views

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EA DLC video games

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EA's current strategy to bundle codes for free downloadable content with new copies of its games has been dubbed "project ten dollar" and put by some critics on the list of Very Bad Things That Will Hurt Consumers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">EA's current strategy to bundle codes for free downloadable content with new copies of its games has been dubbed "project ten dollar" and put by some critics on the list of Very Bad Things That Will Hurt Consumers.</div>

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Project Natal Priced at $50? - 0 views

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Natal Xbox 360 video games

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Wedbush Morgan analyst says he'd be "very surprised" if it was over $79.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wedbush Morgan analyst says he'd be "very surprised" if it was over $79.</div>

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Kotick vs. Thompson: whoever loses, we win - 0 views

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Kotick DICE video games

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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick gave a speech at the DICE summit, and during the presentation he seemed both unrehearsed and surprisingly human.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Activision CEO Bobby Kotick gave a speech at the DICE summit, and during the presentation he seemed both unrehearsed and surprisingly human.</div>

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PC Gamer Blog: Ubi DRM: Their side of the story - 0 views

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Ubisoft DRM video games

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Ubisoft recently detailed the specifics of their new DRM scheme, which requires a constant internet connection to merely be able to play the games.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ubisoft recently detailed the specifics of their new DRM scheme, which requires a constant internet connection to merely be able to play the games.</div>

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Mass Effect 2 text illegibility on SD TVs result of design decision - 0 views

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Mass Effect 2 SD video games HD

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Mass Effect 2 relies heavily on dialog and story to grab gamers, but many playing the game are having problems reading the text.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mass Effect 2 relies heavily on dialog and story to grab gamers, but many playing the game are having problems reading the text.</div>

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Global video game sales fell 7 percent in 2009 - 0 views

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video games global sales decline

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Video game software sales across the world's three largest markets--the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom--fell 8 percent in 2009, according to a joint report issued Wednesday by a consortium of industry analyst firms.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Video game software sales across the world's three largest markets--the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom--fell 8 percent in 2009, according to a joint report issued Wednesday by a consortium of industry analyst firms.</div>

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