Video game industry faces tougher year
After enjoying a banner year in 2008 despite the slowing economy, the video game industry may find the coming year to be more of a challenge.
Business
Feb 22, 2009
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A conversation could be the answer to successful rehabilitation of prisoners
Researchers have found people on the brink of release from a prison sentence have lost any sense of being connected to the outside world and, as a result, become prejudiced towards wider society.
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2020
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EU investigates video game companies over antitrust concerns
The European Union's competition watchdog is stepping up its investigation of a U.S. video game platform and five game makers over concerns they blocked players from buying cheaper versions of games in other countries.
Business
Apr 5, 2019
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Lohan sues over 'Grand Theft Auto V' game
Lindsay Lohan is suing the makers of the "Grand Theft Auto" video games. The actress says the latest installment used her image and created a character based on her without her permission.
Business
Jul 2, 2014
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Zynga founder Pincus leaving operations role
Online game maker Zynga says company founder Mark Pincus is stepping down as chief product officer, less than a year after he was replaced as the company's CEO.
Business
Apr 23, 2014
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Zynga to lay off 15 pct of employees as sales sink
Zynga says it is laying off 314 employees, about 15 percent of its workforce, as the game maker's fourth-quarter sales plummet.
Business
Jan 30, 2014
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Ubisoft shares plunge 23% on 'Watch Dogs' game delay
French video game titan Ubisoft saw its shares plunge 23 percent on Wednesday after announcing that delays to two new titles would cause a significant operating loss this year.
Business
Oct 16, 2013
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Angry Birds Star Wars II app tops download charts
The latest instalment of the Angry Birds video game series from Finnish game maker Rovio topped download rankings Thursday on its release in several Western countries.
Software
Sep 19, 2013
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US court delays $8.2B Vivendi-Activision deal
A U.S. court has delayed the $8.2 billion sale of Vivendi's stake in Activision Blizzard Inc. back to the video game maker and an investor group led by CEO Bobby Kotick and co-chairman Brian Kelly.
Business
Sep 19, 2013
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New Zynga CEO reshuffles ranks, 3 execs to leave
Three executives are departing Zynga as part of an executive reshuffling by the online game maker's new CEO, Don Mattrick.
Business
Aug 14, 2013
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