The work of play
Nurtured by California know-how and creativity, the video game industry has become a prolific generator of jobs and wealth for the state. California is the birthplace of such global pop-culture sensations as the Beach Boys and Mickey Mouse. But in the 21st century, it has become the driving force behind a new generation of entertainment heavyweights: The Sims, Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft.
Article: iPhone Gems: The Best First Racing Games
The iPhone’s first three racing games sell for $10 each—twice the price of past iPod games. Are any of them worth buying? As serious fans of action-heavy driving titles, we’ve spent the last week testing these titles for this edition of iPhone Gems, and while none was impressive enough to recommend to all of our readers, each had something to recommend it over the others to certain types of players. All three of these games are,… 
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants a stricter rating on "Grand Theft Auto IV."
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Section: Software + Apps, Games, iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPhone + Communications, iPhone, iPhone SDK & Apps, Originals
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Wii Fit Puts the Fun in Fitness ...
BusinessWeek Online - Nintendo's (ntdof.pk.PK) Wii strategy was conceived from the get-go to encourage a less sedentary form of gaming. Now the company is unveiling its...
05/21/08
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Microsoft, Sony Copy Nintendo's Playbook (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Nintendo raised the bar for casual, easy-to-play video games again Tuesday, as rivals Microsoft and Sony scrambled to imitate the family-friendly appeal of Nintendo's Wii game console with their own product announcements this week.
Review: Online play makes `Mario Kart Wii' a must-have (AP)
AP - It's not often that a series installment can stray so little from its past and still make a mark, but "Mario Kart Wii" waves the checkered flag with a 12-player online racing mode that makes the best use of the Wii's Wi-Fi capabilities to date. 
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There’s an old saying that goes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and Nintendo definitely took that to heart when they made “Mario Kart Wii.” That’s a good thing.
05/05/08
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Montana to Institute Fantasy Lottery
The state of Montana is instituting a NFL-based fantasy-football lottery game. The idea of using fantasy sports as a lottery game is legal under federal law, which could open...
08/22/08
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Nintendo's Wii is the champion...
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Driving 'Knight Rider' Back On The Air
Show-runner Gary Scott Thompson on popcorn movies, product placement and where NBC wouldn't let him go.
09/24/08
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Driving 'Knight Rider' Back On The Air
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Review: Online play makes `Mario Kart Wii' a must-have (AP)
AP - It's not often that a series installment can stray so little from its past and still make a mark, but "Mario Kart Wii" waves the checkered flag with a 12-player online racing mode that makes the best use of the Wii's Wi-Fi capabilities to date.
Auto Racing Package
Auto Racing Package for April 30 or thereafter. Questions should be directed to Patrick Horne at (212) 621-1630. Sports Photos, ext. 1918; Graphics, ext. 6907. Reruns of stories and agate are available from http://apexchange.com, from the Service Desk (800-838-4616), or your local AP bureau. 
Grand Theft Auto IV: A quick review
To watch the opening scenes of "Grand Theft Auto IV" is to experience the beginning of a new chapter in video game storytelling.
04/30/08
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Allstate testing video games to...
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10/03/08
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The Beijing Olympics are about to get under way. And thanks to NBC and its assorted networks and Web sites, you'll be able to spend the next two weeks pondering the intricacies...
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Richard Garriott On Gaming's Future
The billionaire is set to take a trip into space, but he's still focused on making videogames better on Earth.
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Driving games get serious
Car manufacturers have long seen driving video games as little more than a
source of revenue. While they beg Hollywood to use their vehicles in
blockbuster films - and in some...
10/05/08
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