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Video games
Sony unveils new handheld video game console
by
David Gura
Feb 21, 2012
It is called the PlayStation Vita, and it is coming to the U.S. and Europe this week. A basic Wi-Fi version costs costs $250 and Sony is promoting it with a $50 million marketing campaign.
Hasbro profits fall, board games blamed
Feb 6, 2012
Americans may be buying fewer board games, but we’re still spending tons on “toys.”
Movie ticket sales hit 16-year low
Dec 29, 2011
Despite billion-dollar blockbusters, 2011 saw fewer people in movie theater seats. Are bad films to blame? Try tough competition.
Verizon's deal with cable companies raises big questions
by
Molly Wood
Dec 27, 2011
The Department of Justice is now investigating.
November car sales helped by product placement
Dec 1, 2011
Automakers reported big November numbers, and the Jeep Wrangler's starring role in a popular video game may have helped spur the rally.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is selling really well. Like reeeeally well.
by
John Moe
Nov 18, 2011
Violence sells. But you knew that, right?
For public good, not for profit.
New Grand Theft Auto to mess with your morality
by
John Moe
Nov 3, 2011
Grand Theft Auto games are exquisitely designed AND reward you for being a horrible person. And now there's a new one coming....
Fictional war is big business
Nov 1, 2011
In these austere times, when the Pentagon has to deal with new constraints on its budget, there's signs that the private sector is not cutting ba...
More young children playing video games
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 11, 2011
A final note today, which can only be filed under 'this week's sign the apocalypse is upon us.'