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Behind the Activision-Blizzard union
CEO of World of Warcraft publisher pulls back curtain on $18.9 billion dollar deal that changes the face of gaming.
December 3, 2007 9:45 PM PSTIs tomorrow's Clapton playing 'Guitar Hero'?
Some guitar teachers think the popular hit video game franchise will drive future interest in the instrument.
November 28, 2007 3:52 PM PSTWhy 'Guitar Hero' is rockin' the game charts
Following record-breaking week of sales, exec behind Guitar Hero franchise credits success in part to our "primal" fantasy to be a rock star.
November 14, 2007 12:00 PM PSTAt USC, developing game coders
University takes advantage of top-ranked engineering and film schools to build one of States' most complete video game institutes.
Drawing on the Wii, reality TV
Game designer Jane McGonigal says the console could save democracy, advises other designers to watch Survivor.
January 2, 2007 3:15 PM PSTVideo game developers get a breather
E3's move from May to July would alter production cycle, giving developers time to create bigger, better prototypes.
August 3, 2006 9:04 PM PDTKeeping computers in check
Efficient? Yes. But computers that aid in urban planning and other large-scale systems may miss the little details, researcher warns.
Images: A look at Scalable City
Few games stand out at E3
While show visitors are jazzed about some games, namely "Spore," few cause a huge stir. Photos: Gauging the E3 games
EA: Holiday sales disappointing
Video game giant says it's downgrading third- and fourth-quarter earnings due to lackluster figures.
December 21, 2005 2:11 AM PSTXbox 360 to hit Korea in February
After a holiday head start in the U.S., Europe and Japan, the next-gen console will broaden its Asian reach starting Feb. 24.
December 6, 2005 1:11 AM PSTReality check on Xbox 360
It didn't take long for some gamers to start griping about the new consoles. But just how widespread are the problems?
May 30, 2006 5:23 PM PDTXbox 360 makes desert debut
More than 2,000 gamers descended on the Mojave Desert for the official Xbox 360 launch party. Photos: Zero Hour for Xbox 3601
'Last Call Poker' celebrates cemeteries
Players use alternate-reality game as a way to celebrate graveyards as public spaces and think about the people buried there. Photos: Games in the graveyard
Xbox 360 to launch with 18 titles
Microsoft calls it the strongest console launch lineup in history. True or not, the titles include some of the best-known games around.
November 15, 2005 1:45 PM PST'Graveyard Games' makes lively debut in Bay Area
About 100 people gather at Colma cemetery for "Last Call Poker," an alternate-reality game meant to drum up excitement for a forthcoming video game western.
Photos: 'All in' for 'Graveyard Games'
EA invests big in the future
The game giant's recent licensing deals may be paying off, even as it fights off tough competition.
July 12, 2006 12:25 AM PDTProfits way up for "Tony Hawk" publisher
Game publisher Activision reports a record second quarter and boosts forecasts for the year, buoyed by sales of its "Spider-Man" and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" games.
October 30, 2002 12:56 AM PSTHoliday worries sink game makers
Shares are beaten down after several companies report disappointing news and analysts trim expectations for the holiday shopping season.
October 22, 2002 8:40 PM PDTOnline gaming industry seeks golden key
The lure of pay-for-play online gaming services is making itself felt among console and game makers. But the problem is how to make them--and how to make them profitable.
July 25, 2002 8:11 AM PDTXbox, GameCube play well with consumers
Shoppers may be pinching pennies these days, but new research finds they apparently don't minded splurging on the two just-released video game consoles.
April 11, 2002 8:03 AM PDT
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