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Microsoft Defeats Sony in November's Gaming Warfare

BY Kevin OhannessianThu Dec 10, 2009 at 7:31 PM

According to industry analyst NPD Group's sales numbers, controversial military shooter "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" easily outsold everything else--and helped Microsoft in its war with Sony.READ»

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The 12 Days of Gaming

BY Kevin OhannessianMon Dec 7, 2009 at 11:05 AM

With the holidays just around the corner, you're wondering what games to buy for the beloved gamer geeks on your list ... or yourself (you have to spend those gift cards on something). In no particular order, here are 12 great games released this year guaranteed to fill the season with rocking, shooting, zombie-slaying joy.READ»

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Redbox Fighting Netflix and Lawsuits, Turns to Gaming

BY Kevin OhannessianThu Dec 3, 2009 at 3:01 PM

Redbox, known for giving Blockbuster and Netflix a run for its money with slow-tech physical DVD-rental kiosks, could soon change its game ... to games. Redbox is currently embroiled in lawsuits and counter-lawsuits with Warner, Fox, ...READ»

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How The iPhone Accelerometer Game Tilt Taps Into Users' Emotions

BY Kate RockwoodTue Dec 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Nicole Lazzaro, 44, has studied emotion and player experiences in video games for 20 years and is the designer of Tilt, the first iPhone accelerometer game. Her firm helps the likes of Sega and Ubisoft create games that resonate with iPhone users.READ»

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Modern Warfare 2 Banned in Russia, Still Making Oil Tycoon Money

BY Kevin OhannessianMon Nov 16, 2009 at 4:58 PM

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been banned in Russia, less than a week after the game's blockbuster release. The move is not surprising: In one controversial level of the game, players enter a Russian airport and kill innocent ...READ»

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Facebook and Twitter Come to Xbox Live This Tuesday

BY Kevin OhannessianThu Nov 12, 2009 at 6:00 AM

The next update to the Xbox Live network will bring social networking support and new media opportunities to users.READ»

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Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Unspoken Rule of Game Gore: Just Have Fun

BY Cliff KuangWed Nov 11, 2009 at 8:58 AM

Critics are furious over the violence of "Modern Warfare 2"--and one scene is causing all the problems.READ»

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Spanish Team Goes Ant for Combat, Logistic Algorithm

BY Addy DugdaleMon Nov 9, 2009 at 10:37 AM

In the rock-paper-scissors game of life, nature beats nurture, and here's the proof: A hook-up in Spain between geeks and the military has begot an algorithm for troops' battlefield maneuvers based on the behavior of ant ...READ»

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With New 'Need for Speed' and 'Tiger Woods' Editions, EA Embraces Online Games

BY Kevin OhannessianTue Oct 20, 2009 at 6:49 PM

As its Need for Speed racing franchise reaches 100 million units sold, gaming giant Electronic Arts reveals its move onto the Internet next year with "Need for Speed World Online." READ»

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OnLive Goes Online--And It Could Kill the Game Console

BY Kevin ManeyThu Oct 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Good-bye, consoles! Steve Perlman says his OnLive can stream video games over the Internet. Whether it succeeds or not, this will be the future of gaming.READ»

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