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Its $500 million in first-week sales blows away previous mark >>
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Videogame publisher Electronic Arts Inc. unveiled two initiatives Tuesday to breathe new life into its sports business by making games that are easier to play and customized for Nintendo Co.'s popular Wii console. >>
The video game publisher is facing tough competition for kids, its core market. >>
Results are bolstered by strong advertising growth at its cable networks and sales of 'Rock Band.' >>
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This version of the classic go-kart series is good, simple fun for everyone in the family, even Grandma. >>
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The much-hyped sequel is morally questionable but technologically thrilling. >>
Bing Gordon, the chief creative officer at Electronic Arts Inc., will leave the video game company after 26 years to become a partner at premier venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. >>
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The game, to be released Tuesday, may force Electronic Arts to increase its $2-billion offer. >>
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Linden Lab, the company that created the virtual world "Second Life," now has its second CEO: Mark Kingdon, former head of digital marketer Organic Inc. >>
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The company is attempting to stage a comeback in digital entertainment distribution. >>
But it also lowers the price per share for the maker of the 'Grand Theft Auto' video game series. >>
The FTC is seeking further information on the proposed hostile deal involving the video game publishers. >>
About half of the public facilities now reach out to youths with video game nights. Some return on nongaming nights to read books. >>
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Sector is a pretty game, but the story is strikingly unoriginal and, worse, the game is technically flawed. >>
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The pair may also make you nostalgic for bygone video games. >>
The video game maker's board urges shareholders to turn down EA's offer of $2 billion. >>
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Gibson Guitar Corp. said Friday that it had filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Viacom Inc.'s MTV networks and Harmonix, as well as Electronic Arts Inc., relating to the wildly popular "Guitar Hero" video games. >>
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It's odd at first to watch the dainty Princess Peach haul off and slug Pikachu, but it's fun. >>
Second Life founder Philip Rosedale wants an experienced leader to expand Linden Lab. >>
TELEVISION
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The video game maker takes its offer of $26 a share directly to its rival's shareholders. >>
Even with consoles like Xbox 360 and Wii in short supply, figures reach of $1 billion >>
VIDEO GAMES
The guitar company claims that the Activision Inc. game violates a patent they own for a virtual reality music system. >>
BUSINESS
The video game maker says a 'Grand Theft Auto' update should help it steer out of a first-quarter spinout. >>
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Army for one >>
Multiple video games being released this season are adding rocket fuel to the red-hot video game industry. About half the industry's annual sales are rung up during the holiday quarter. Here are a few of the top-selling titles and their ratings:* >>
INDUSTRY
Some cite Sumner's obsession with a video games company. >>
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