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Adventures in Housing

Homeownership in the The Sims meets homeownership IRL

by Sean McHenry
Apr 29, 2024
"The Sims had really kind of seeded that desire for homeownership in me at a young age," said Elle Hunt, a journalist based in the U.K. "And I'd spent the interim 20 years walking away from that dream a bit."
"The Sims had really kind of seeded that desire for homeownership in me at a young age," said Elle Hunt.
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Is "Fortnite" any more addictive than Facebook?

by Molly Wood
Apr 23, 2019
Mental health experts aren't all on the same page.
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How the video game industry outsources labor

by Lizzie O'Leary
Feb 9, 2018
And the market forces that drive that.
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Super Mario is back on mobile — but you’ll need to pony up $10 to play it

by Marielle Segarra
Dec 15, 2016
“Super Mario Brothers,” the Japanese video game franchise, is releasing its first mobile game today for iPhones and iPads, called “Super Mario Run.” There’s a free trial version, but Mario enthusiasts will have to pay $10 to play the full game. That’s in contrast to the freemium model, where you play for free but then […]
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How small businesses are profiting from Pokémon Go

by Donna Tam
Jul 11, 2016
The app requires players to leave their couches and roam the streets, and businesses are taking advantage.
A man plays Pokemon Go on his smartphone outside of Nintendo's flagship store, on Monday in New York City. Businesses are finding creative ways to use the game to attract customers.
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A potential strike could silence voice actors

by Adriene Hill
Oct 14, 2015
The union that reps video game performers has authorized a strike, if need be.
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The Rise of Women Gamers at E3 2015

by Adriene Hill
Jun 19, 2015
The annual conference isn't quite as dominated by men as it used to be.
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Questions raised over bullying in the gaming community

by Molly Wood
Sep 10, 2014
A debate is underway in the gaming community following threats against Zoe Quinn.
Attendees play new video games at the Sony Playstation booth during the E3 gaming conference on June 5, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. 
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Grand Theft Auto 5 ships to some Amazon customers before release date

by Molly Wood
Sep 16, 2013
The company behind the game is not happy about the break of embargo.
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Zynga, seeking mobile turnaround, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO

by Molly Wood
Jul 2, 2013
Microsoft executive Don Mattrick will become the next CEO of social gaming company Zynga as the company seeks salvation through mobile platforms.
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