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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, women, Microsoft Xbox, console, video game, handheld, entertainment, Sony Playstation, games, Xbox 360, platform, Sony PlayStation 2, brand

Are wireless gamers cheapskates?

August 17, 2005 Or are they just not that serious about the pastime? A new report casts doubt on whether they're likely to shell out for mobile diversions. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., gamer, survey, games, handset, cell phone

Photos: Gateways for gamers

April 4, 2005 Company unveils range of low-price gaming PCs in bid to grab a piece of the ever-expanding gaming market. TAGS: eMachines Inc., gamer, Gateway Inc., games, photograph, PC

Explaining disconnect between women, video games

June 10, 2006 It's not that women don't understand games, it's that games don't understand women, female game designer says. TAGS: women, video game, character, gamer, girl, games, conference, video

Video games--a girl thing?

March 15, 2005 Advocate Sheri Graner Ray talks about creating diversity in the game world--and describes the double standards that still exist for women. TAGS: women, game company, games, gamer, conference, Sony Corp., video

Game maker sues over nude volleyball

February 10, 2005 Tecmo files suit against site that distributes game hacks, including some that strip bikinis off players in popular game. TAGS: hack, game company, intellectual property, Japan, gamer, games

Play your own Xbox game

August 14, 2006 Microsoft plans free tools for enthusiasts to make own games, but at first only other hard-core gamers will be able to share the creations. TAGS: hobbyist, game company, Microsoft Xbox, enthusiast, gamer, games, Xbox 360, developer, Microsoft Corp., console, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp.

Casual games get serious

May 12, 2006 What the software-based titles lack in hipness, they make up for by being inexpensive to make, addictive and highly profitable. Images: Casual games TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., games, mobile device, video game, gamer, video

DIY games for the Xbox

December 11, 2006 Microsoft releases developer tools for creating Xbox games as part of a push to create a YouTube-equivalent for video gamers. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, development tool, Windows PC, Xbox Live, DIY, gamer, games, memory card, YouTube, developer, video game, location, 3D, Microsoft Corp., video

Online game warns gay-lesbian guild

January 31, 2006 "World of Warcraft" publisher tells guild that it risks being banned if it doesn't cease its recruiting activities. TAGS: Sara Andrews, Blizzard Entertainment, harassment, recruiting, World of Warcraft, virtual worlds, community, publisher, online game, policy, games, gamer, message, Sony Corp.

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, controller, gamer, Nintendo Co. Ltd., navigation, Nintendo Wii, camera, console, games, Sony Corp., video, Microsoft Corp., PC

Gamers drive blue-laser market

July 13, 2006 Blue-laser technology is making money, despite the standards uncertainty between Blu-ray and HD DVD. TAGS: Blu-ray, game console, HD-DVD, console, gamer, Sony Corp., games, DVD

Verizon opens new video game portal

September 14, 2005 Communication giant's new VGN video game service aims to offer entertainment for every taste. TAGS: Verizon Communications, video game, portal, games, gamer, broadband, video, PC

Dell's gaming power now in red or black

April 18, 2006 The XPS lineup gets a new notebook with the M1710, which adds dual-core processors and a shiny paint job. TAGS: Intel Core Duo, Dell, notebook computer, gamer, games, Intel, PC

Microsoft sets Xbox 360 pricing

August 17, 2005 Company names the console's price in U.S., Britain and Europe but shies away from offering an exact launch date. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, pricing, console, Xbox Live, Britain, gamer, accessory, Europe, games, Microsoft Corp.

Dell to acquire Alienware

March 22, 2006 Alienware will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Dell and will continue to offer its exotic and colorful PCs. TAGS: Alienware, supply chain, Stephen Baker, procurement, Dell, PC company, gamer, Intel, games, PC

Sony answers PSP dead-pixel gripes

March 28, 2005 Users with pixel problems should contact SCEA for instructions on exchanging their PSP after a week or two of use, company says. TAGS: Sony PSP, LCD screen, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., malfunction, pixel, spot, LCD, Sony Corp., Sony Playstation, gamer, games, e-mail

Vista gets Live-wired for PC games in May

March 14, 2007 Free Silver membership of Microsoft's Games for Windows Live includes some online play; Gold includes cross-platform play. TAGS: Xbox Live, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, gamer, Bill Gates, play, games, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Apple still quiet on game strategy

February 15, 2007 Windows PCs still own the game world, as Apple seems content to focus on digital media and portable music. TAGS: game company, Apple Computer, Apple iLife, Apple Macintosh, gamer, games, World of Warcraft, computer game, Windows PC, Intel, PC, TV, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

In-game ads to hit $400 million by 2009

June 14, 2006 Increased female, family playing will attract more advertising to the growing medium, research group says. TAGS: billboard, advertiser, Parks Associates, in-game advertising, gamer, games, video game, children, family, TV, video, Microsoft Corp.
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