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Why 'Guitar Hero' is rockin' the game charts

November 14, 2007 Following record-breaking week of sales, exec behind Guitar Hero franchise credits success in part to our "primal" fantasy to be a rock star. TAGS: Guitar Hero, Activision Inc., franchise, fantasy, star, success, Nintendo Wii, entertainment, video game, Nintendo Co. Ltd., video

Telcos, cable companies face off over TV franchises

May 27, 2005 The heat is on this weekend in Texas, where lawmakers will debate legislation that could help phone companies entering the TV market. TAGS: franchise, Texas, cable company, SBC Communications Inc., Cox Communications Inc., Verizon Communications, provision, bill, spokesman, telecommunications company, law, community, city, telephone company, TV, AT&T Corp.

Verizon CEO touts trickle-down benefits

June 7, 2005 Ivan Seidenberg tells a packed house at Supercomm that Verizon's success in deploying new services will benefit the entire industry. TAGS: Verizon Communications, SuperComm, fiber, franchise, regulator, agreement, innovation, wireless network, TV, CEO

Texas TV bill stalls

July 21, 2005 But legislature may get another shot at bill meant to let phone companies get statewide franchise to offer TV service. TAGS: franchise, session, Texas, bill, telephone company, Verizon Communications, cable company, TV, AT&T Corp., California

Telecoms, cable firms take franchise fight to D.C.

February 16, 2006 Phone and cable executives testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on changing video franchise rules. TAGS: Cablevision Systems Corp., cable company, franchise, Verizon Communications, telecommunications, agreement, community, town, AT&T Corp., law, CEO, process, TV, video

Texas TV franchise bill not dead

July 15, 2005 In Texas, if at first you don't succeed, call a special legislative session and try again. TAGS: bill, franchise, cable company, Texas, SBC Communications Inc., contract, Verizon Communications, session, city, spokesman, state, law, TV, AT&T Corp.

Keeping up with the Simses

December 11, 2007 Ron Humble is tasked with making sure one of the most successful PC games of all time remains on top. With that legacy come advantages--and pressure. TAGS: Rod Humble, The Sims, Electronic Arts Inc., studio, franchise, creativity, computer game, gamer, entertainment, PC

LucasArts tries to get back in the game

May 3, 2007 Looking to move beyond its reputation for Star Wars games, company has an upcoming title whose innovative weapon system brings new meaning to the term "turf battle."Images: The futuristic world of ... TAGS: LucasArts, AMD Pacifica, Star Wars, franchise, global warming, alliance, weapon, video game, scientist, San Francisco, U.S., games, video, Microsoft Corp.

Verizon adds another big TV partner

September 21, 2005 Carrier signs a content deal with Walt Disney and its ABC, ESPN and Soapnet units, as it prepares to launch its Fios television service. TAGS: video service, The Walt Disney Co., Verizon Communications, franchise, telephone service, agreement, ESPN, Texas, Disney Corp., TV, town, state, cable company, community, law, channel
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