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Will a lighter, smaller Xbox One give Microsoft game?

by Molly Wood
Aug 1, 2016
The newest version of the Xbox One could grab market share from Sony's PlayStation 4.
Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, announces the new Microsoft Xbox One S game console during a news conference in June.
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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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EA deal to turn Battlefield video game into a TV series

by Donna Tam
Jul 11, 2016
Paramount Television and Anonymous Content are remaking the gaming company’s war-themed games for television.
A promotional image for "Battlefield 1."
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Video game insiders head to a new dimension at E3

by Lewis Wallace
Jun 14, 2016
Coming off a strong year for the industry, game companies are pushing virtual reality.
People try the new Sony VR headset at a Sony PlayStation E3 event in Los Angeles, California on Monday. 
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Could soccer moms kill football?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 13, 2016
Fewer people are playing the sport. How does that affect the NFL?
The number of people playing tackle football is down 28 percent since 2008.
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How creative conflict makes the workplace better

by Molly Wood
May 11, 2016
Not getting along with colleagues? That may be because you're doing great work.
Conflict at work may actually do you some good.
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The perils and pleasures of video game voice-over

by Molly Wood
Mar 18, 2016
The video game industry poses a particular challenge to voice actors.
A look at the video game "Seasons of Infamy," a game in which Dee Bradley Baker voice acts in. 
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Capitalizing on consoles: the Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam

by Molly Wood
Feb 2, 2016
Travel to the Netherlands ... and back in time.
An Atari Pinball Breakaway retro games console. The Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam is banking on nostalgia for vintage gaming systems like these to attract customers.
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Video games have their own version of the Oscars

by Adriene Hill
Dec 3, 2015
The Game Awards will draw millions of viewers but they're not watching on cable TV
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Gamestop is dropping off the leaderboard

by Sally Herships
Aug 25, 2015
Brick-and-mortar shops are finding new ways stay competitive.
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