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Adult-oriented video games prospering

October 1, 2005 In the wake of the "Grand Theft Auto" scandal, some people are surprised that there's a thriving market for sexually oriented games. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, scandal, video game, Electronic Arts Inc., games, scene, video

Rockstar throws cold water on 'Hot Coffee'

August 11, 2005 In effort to fend off criticism from "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" scandal, company releases patch disabling access to adult scenes. TAGS: Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, scandal, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., patch, scene, games

HP's boardroom drama

May 8, 2007 Internal investigation into media leaks leads to full-fledged scandal, executive resignations and legal action. TAGS: margin, scandal, Patricia Dunn, pretexting, investigation, chairman, exec, font, HP

Options backdating trips up whiz kids

March 9, 2007 The worst may be over, but executive-search veteran Stephen P. Mader says the fallout from the options backdating scandal will haunt Silicon Valley. TAGS: scandal, talent, ethics, stock option, practice, innovation, Steve Jobs, Apple Computer

Calif. court drops charges against Dunn

March 14, 2007 Judge dismisses misdemeanor charge against former HP chairman. Three other defendants in spying scandal to do community service. TAGS: defendant, scandal, Patricia Dunn, attorney general, count, chairman, California, court, attorney, HP

HP settles with California in spy scandal

December 7, 2006 State says it has made a deal with PC maker over civil charges related to methods used in an HP leak investigation. TAGS: Bill Lockyer, attorney general, scandal, settlement, ethics, California, PC company, HP, complaint, Microsoft Office, office

Leak scandal costs HP's Dunn her chairman's job

September 12, 2006 Patricia Dunn to step down from her post in January in the wake of a controversial probe into media leaks. Complete coverage: HP's boardroom drama TAGS: Patricia Dunn, Mark Hurd, chairman, investigation, scandal, HP

Game developers form sex 'special interest group'

August 16, 2005 Group is meant to provide a forum for those working on explicit content. Some focuses will include marketing and education. TAGS: video game, scandal, critic, game company, executive director, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., games, children, developer, video, forum

Control freaks won at HP, ex-board member says

February 28, 2007 Former director Tom Perkins airs his side of the story in spying scandal that led to board members' resignations. TAGS: Patricia Dunn, board member, scandal, compliance, guidance, Carly Fiorina, chairman, HP

FAQ: The HP 'pretexting' scandal

September 6, 2006 What exactly did the tech giant do and what does the law say when it comes to obtaining phone records? We offer some answers. TAGS: pretexting, scandal, law, HP, AT&T Corp., chairman, letter, California

HP board meets amid probe scandal

September 20, 2006 Board meets as controversy widens over the tactics used in a probe into media leaks, News.com has learned. TAGS: Patricia Dunn, probe, scandal, spokesman, chairman, HP, San Francisco

Cons in the virtual gaming world

August 31, 2006 When virtual crime finds its way into online role-playing games, should real-world authorities step in? TAGS: scandal, role-playing game, EverQuest, Second Life, denial of service, bank, blog, gamer, situation, CEO, games

Year in review: Bully pulpit on tech topics

December 24, 2007 From Apple's boardroom to alternative energy, privacy, and piracy, it was easy to see how the news in 2007 got people stirred up. TAGS: divestiture, scandal, Silicon Valley, Steve Jobs, Apple Computer

Unlevel playing field for video games?

August 22, 2005 Critics have unfairly turned "Grand Theft" and other games into political footballs, says rating-agency head Patricia Vance. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, rating, scandal, video game, guideline, publisher, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., game company, games, video

HP, red-faced but still selling

October 1, 2006 Company's reputation blemished by revelations of extensive investigation into directors, journalists and employees. The New York Times TAGS: Voodoo, scandal, Mark Hurd, journalist, HP, notebook computer, Google Inc., PC

ChoicePoint faces inquiry, will curtail data sales

March 4, 2005 Identity theft scandal prompts exit from some parts of personal data business; SEC and others launch probes. TAGS: ChoicePoint Inc., inquiry, scandal, identity theft, insurance company, compliance, asset

Lawyer for former HP chairman vows revenge on Perkins

February 28, 2007 Former board member Tom Perkins accused of "cowardly attacks" and "rewriting history" in his recent comments about Patricia Dunn. TAGS: Patricia Dunn, board member, Carly Fiorina, attorney general, lawyer, scandal, investigation, Mr., chairman, HP, attack, California, Dell

HP's top lawyer leaves, won't testify

September 28, 2006 Ann Baskins, who spent most of her career there, was implicated in the leak investigation scandal. TAGS: Patricia Dunn, scandal, pretexting, attorney, lawyer, career, investigation, HP, chairman, California, CEO

This week in wikis

December 9, 2005 After two scandals in one week, Wikipedia's founder changes the rules concerning who can contribute to the collaborative encyclopedia. TAGS: Wikipedia, encyclopedia, scandal, podcasting, Wiki, talent, knowledge, founder, article, opinion
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