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'Angry Birds' 3D movie flying into cinemas

November 5, 2015

'Angry Birds' 3D movie flying into cinemas

Angry Birds, the smartphone diversion beloved by adult and child gamers alike, is making the leap from mobile devices to the big screen.

Video games to keep guns, ditch gun makers

November 5, 2015

Video games to keep guns, ditch gun makers

First-person shooters often have marketing arrangements with manufacturers like Colt and Remington. And at least one game company has chosen to distance itself from the vendors -- although the guns themselves will stay.

Philly pong: City gets ready to play iconic game on building facade

November 5, 2015

Philly pong: City gets ready to play iconic game on building facade

Philadelphia is getting ready for a supersized game of "Pong" -- on the side of a skyscraper.

Review: Lara Croft refreshed in new 'Tomb Raider'

November 5, 2015

Review: Lara Croft refreshed in new 'Tomb Raider'

It's been four years -- almost a generation in video game years -- since Lara Croft embarked on a "Tomb Raider" expedition. And in a gritty new refocus, Croft's is back.

'Boyfriend Trainer' app encourages users to 'whack' boyfriends into shape

November 5, 2015

'Boyfriend Trainer' app encourages users to 'whack' boyfriends into shape

An app dubbed the "Boyfriend Trainer," available in both iTunes and Android stores, is raising a few eyebrows among users.

December video game retail sales drop 22 percent

November 5, 2015

December video game retail sales drop 22 percent

U.S. retail sales of video games and gaming systems fell 22 percent in December, capping a year of declining sales for the industry.

Game over for Sony PlayStation 2

November 5, 2015

Game over for Sony PlayStation 2

After selling more than 153.6 million units over 12 years, Sony Computer Entertainment of Japan has announced that it is discontinuing the PlayStation 2.

'Dishonored' proves revenge is best served stealthily

November 5, 2015

'Dishonored' proves revenge is best served stealthily

Midway through "Dishonored" I killed someone -- something unusual in the violent world of video games, where the default mode is to shoot first and never ask questions.

Sesame Street's next chapter: Elmo talks back on Xbox

November 5, 2015

Sesame Street's next chapter: Elmo talks back on Xbox

Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Elmo are giving kids a glimpse of television's future.

Is OUYA ushering in a gaming revolution?

November 4, 2015

Is OUYA ushering in a gaming revolution?

Kickstarter project OUYA garnered close to $9 million in support from enthusiastic gamers. And despite so-so reviews, it sold out almost immediately at stores when introduced last month. Is it a revolution among gamers?