Yahoo launches eSports arena to win video game fans
Yahoo launched an online arena for eSports Wednesday in a challenge to venues hosted by YouTube and Amazon-owned Twitch.
Business
Mar 2, 2016
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Opinion: Sexism in video gaming is just another form of bullying
Many people have experienced harassment or bullying online. However, the victims of such harassment are disproportionately women.
Social Sciences
Jul 16, 2015
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Glu Mobile adds Britney Spears to celebrity game roster
Britney Spears is joining Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry on Glu Mobile's roster of celebrity mobile games, the company said on Wednesday.
Business
Apr 30, 2015
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China's Tencent 2014 net profit up 54 percent
Chinese Internet giant Tencent said its net profit was up 54 percent at 23.81 billion yuan ($3.82 billion) in 2014 helped by "rapid development" of mobile gaming and social networking.
Business
Mar 18, 2015
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Australian retail giants pull Grand Theft Auto V after protest (Update)
Australian retail giants Target and Kmart said Thursday they will stop selling controversial crime-themed blockbuster video game "Grand Theft Auto V" over concerns that it glamorises violence against women.
Software
Dec 3, 2014
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Ebola spread boosts British 'Plague Inc' online game
The Ebola epidemic has led to a boom in downloads for the online game "Plague Inc", prompting its British developer to launch a charity initiative and offer it as a teaching tool.
Software
Nov 11, 2014
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'Warcraft' to memorialize Williams as character
Robin Williams' spirit will live on in the virtual world of Azeroth.
Other
Aug 14, 2014
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Games, WeChat boost Tencent profit to $949 million
China's Tencent Holdings Ltd., which operates online games and the popular WeChat messaging service, said Wednesday its quarterly profit rose 59 percent due to strong growth in its mobile business.
Business
Aug 13, 2014
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Web portal Sohu says profit down 20 percent
Sohu.com Inc., operator of a popular Chinese Web portal, said Monday its quarterly profit fell 20 percent due to higher expenses but revenues rose.
Business
Oct 28, 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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