As mobile gaming ascends, retailers still make space for consoles
Among the vice presidents at Best Buy Co. Inc. who oversee specific product lines, Chris Koller could be considered something of a black sheep in the family.
Business
Dec 17, 2013
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Game consoles here to stay despite smartphone onslaught
Games on tablets and smartphones are better, faster and more varied than ever, but the excitement surrounding the upcoming PlayStation 4—expected to attract big crowds at this week's Tokyo Game Show—proves consoles are ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 17, 2013
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Retail titan Amazon expands sales to Android apps
Online retail titan Amazon on Tuesday began letting developers sell wares in games or other applications tailored for Android-powered gadgets.
Business
Aug 27, 2013
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Gamer outrage prompts Xbox One policy changes (Update)
Microsoft handed gamers a victory by backing off plans for new-generation Xbox One consoles to require Internet connections and put restrictions on playing second-hand game disks.
Software
Jun 19, 2013
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US video game retail sales fall 25 percent in May
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher ...
Business
Jun 18, 2013
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Winners and losers at this week's E3
Since the first battles over "Pong" machines in local arcades four decades ago, video gamers have loved good competition. And this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo—the industry's largest annual gathering—presented ...
Software
Jun 15, 2013
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New Xbox to hit shelves in November in 21 countries
Microsoft on Monday fired a shot in the looming videogame console war with the announcement that its new champion - Xbox One - will launch in November in 21 countries.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 11, 2013
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Sony PlayStation 4 expected at NY event Wednesday (Update)
Sony is expected to unveil its next-generation gaming system at a New York event Wednesday evening, a development that would give the struggling electronics company a head start over Microsoft and an Xbox 360 successor.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 20, 2013
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Nintendo chief rules out price cuts for Wii U
Nintendo's president Thursday ruled out price cuts for its new Wii U home console as a way to boost sales, vowing to become profitable again in its core businesses as smartphones and tablets increasingly threaten specialized ...
Business
Jan 31, 2013
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US video game sales drop 11 pct in November
(AP)—U.S. retail sales of new video-game hardware, software and accessories fell 11 percent in November.
Business
Dec 7, 2012
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