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Women outnumber men in online games, survey finds

October 5, 2006 New study on gamers reveals Playstation 2 as the most popular console, but PCs are the platform of choice. TAGS: gamer, survey, game console, online game, Microsoft Xbox, women, console, Sony Playstation, video game, games, entertainment, platform, handheld, Sony PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, brand

'Turok' maker plays the name game

August 27, 2002 Acclaim hypes "Turok: Evolution" by offering $10,000 to parents who name their newborn after the game's hero. It's just one of many over-the-top ploys being tried by the industry. TAGS: stunt, promotion, parent, Nintendo Co. Ltd., video game, Microsoft Xbox, console, games, Microsoft Corp., video

Let the PS3 games begin

August 29, 2006 Sony's Kaz Hirai talks about the future of the new PlayStation console and next-generation gaming technology. TAGS: Sony Playstation, Sony PS3, console, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., consumer electronics, value, Electronic Arts Inc., pricing, video game, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 2, video, Microsoft Corp.

PlayStation 3 playmaker

May 8, 2006 Sony's Jack Tretton takes long-term view for console wars, says consumers won't balk at PS3's price. TAGS: product life cycle, Sony Playstation, Sony PS3, dominance, video game, console, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Corp., Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., video

Microsoft announces Xbox 360 Elite

March 28, 2007 Newest member of Xbox family comes with HDMI capabilities and a 120GB hard drive.Photos: The Xbox 360 Elite TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, QA, console, HDMI, video game, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, video

PlayStation 3 shines in prelaunch test

October 20, 2006 Sony rolls out the red carpet for journalists and analysts a month before the game console's launch.Photos: PS3 in basic black TAGS: console, video game, controller, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3, launch, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., Nintendo Co. Ltd., gamer, event, Microsoft Xbox, games, video, Microsoft Corp., photograph

Playing for keeps in the console biz

November 13, 2006 Microsoft's Xbox 360 has had the market to itself for a year, but the arrival of Sony's PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii will reshape the game. TAGS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony PS3, console, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, arrival, Manhattan, Xbox Live, gamer, game console, Xbox 360, Sony Corp., notebook computer, video, photograph

Week in videos: A banner week for gadgets

November 18, 2006 It was a big week for gadgets launching in time to lure shoppers for the holiday season. TAGS: gadget, Microsoft Zune, margin, console, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., games, video

New game controller: Your hands

December 10, 2007 Israeli start-up 3DV aims to be a contender with motion-sensing tech that has a good handle on depth perception.Photos: 3DV's depth-sensing camera Video: ZCam aims to free gamers TAGS: reflection, video game, gamer, Nintendo Co. Ltd., controller, Nintendo Wii, navigation, games, camera, console, Microsoft Corp., video, Sony Corp., PC

Reality check on Xbox 360

November 29, 2005 It didn't take long for some gamers to start griping about the new consoles. But just how widespread are the problems? TAGS: David Cole, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, console, NPD Group Inc., glitch, gamer, Activision Inc., video game, run, LAN, games, Microsoft Corp., video

Microsoft sees rapid Media Center sales

March 21, 2006 After slow start, sales of Media Center will top 10 million this month. Also, company demos Media Center capabilities in Vista. TAGS: Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, vice president, TV, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, console, PC, video, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Xbox 360 meets PS3, and it's ready to rumble

December 11, 2006 reporter's notebook But is it a fair fight between game consoles when Microsoft is calling the shots? TAGS: Gears of War, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, console, Nintendo Wii, 1080p, Sony Bravia, Xbox Live, game console, controller, conference, Sony Playstation, TV, Microsoft Corp., HDTV, games

Nintendo: Wii won't top $250 in U.S. market

May 25, 2006 The next-generation game console due for release this fall is priced well below PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. TAGS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox, game console, Sony Playstation, Xbox 360, console, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., video

Game on: PS3, Wii finally hitting stores

November 13, 2006 No longer does Microsoft's Xbox 360 have the next-generation video game console market to itself. But who will come out on top? TAGS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., console, Microsoft Xbox, video game console, HD-DVD player, Xbox 360, retailer, gamer, video game, Electronic Arts Inc., HD-DVD, game console, Sony Corp., store, Sony Playstation

PS3 and Wii create a new playing field

November 21, 2006 Microsoft's Xbox 360 has had the market to itself for a year, but the arrival of Sony's PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii will reshape the game. TAGS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., game console, console, Sony PS3, reporter, video game console, Sony Playstation, blog, notebook computer, San Francisco, Sony Corp., video game, New York, Microsoft Xbox, photograph

Microsoft names new entertainment marketing chief

June 6, 2006 Jeff Bell to add marketing firepower to Microsoft interactive entertainment, including Games for Windows and Xbox. TAGS: Chrysler, entertainment, Microsoft Xbox, vice president, video game, Microsoft Corp., games, console, video, Microsoft Windows

Week in video: Fun and games at E3

May 13, 2006 Gamers descended en masse on the Electronic Entertainment Expo to check out the game goodies. Also: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's five-year view. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo Wii, margin, console, CEO, Los Angeles, Microsoft Xbox, gamer, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, games, video

Year in review: Hot console, 'hot coffee'

December 25, 2005 Microsoft beat competitors to market with its Xbox 360, and the debate over steamy game content had Rockstar sweating. TAGS: console, video game, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, coffee, Grand Theft Auto, Sony PSP, publisher, games, Sony Playstation, California, firmware, Sony Corp., video, Microsoft Corp.

PlayStation 3 comes to San Francisco

November 17, 2006 Hours after a star-studded kickoff in New York, Sony unleashes its long-awaited console on the West Coast. Video: The first buyers Video: In line for the PS3 TAGS: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., buyer, console, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PS3, launch, event, gamer, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., New York, games, video, Microsoft Corp.

Year in review: Video game industry pins hopes on hits

December 16, 2008 A series of popular titles, combined with inexpensive consoles from Microsoft and Nintendo, could be what insulates the game industry from the chilly economy. TAGS: Lich King, video game, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, economy, console, Grand Theft Auto, World of Warcraft, Microsoft Xbox, Electronic Arts Inc., entertainment, video, Microsoft Corp., games
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