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Four arrested for stealing from employer
February 16, 2013 11:58 AM
Colorado Springs police say they've uncovered a theft ring where employees were stealing from their employer. Police say for several months employees at the WalMart on E. Platte Ave. had been stealing items and selling them. The stolen items included computers, televisions and video games. Four people are under... more » -
Next gen video games let players control the story
July 4, 2011 3:30 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Game makers are crafting more sophisticated story lines and creating characters that evolve based on their experiences within a game. It's an attempt to interest new customers and reverse a decline in video game sales as the maturing business competes for attention with new devices... more » -
Study says Wii bowling can help stroke survivors
April 9, 2011 12:40 PM
Playing interactive video games may be a good way for stroke survivors to strengthen their arms. Canadian researchers reviewed studies on the effects of video games, such as the Nintendo Wii on stroke survivors. Overall, the patients improved their motor strength and function when they played interactive video games compared... more » -
Life skill? Boy Scouts merit badge for video games
May 4, 2010 11:27 AM
Nothing about the scene in the Siegel's living room is surprising. Two boys, 10 year-old Jared Siegel and nine year-old Michael Place, are playing baseball on Wii. "You're going down! You are!," they taunt each other. Both are Cub Scouts. Siegel joined four years ago, to get better... more » -
Court to decide if state can regulate video games
April 26, 2010 10:29 AM
The Supreme Court will decide whether California can ban the sale or rental of violent video games to children. The court on Monday agreed to review a federal court's decision to throw out California's ban on the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. The 9th U.S.... more » -
Nintendo aims to get consoles in schools
March 22, 2010 12:12 PM
Could Nintendo's Mario be swapping his world of magic mushrooms and ravenous dinosaurs for the staid confines of the classroom? The man behind the massively popular video game franchise thinks so, saying he's working hard to turn Nintendo Co.'s brand of handheld consoles into educational aids and teaching tools.... more » -
New PlayStation 3 show pits gamer against gamer
February 1, 2010 11:11 AM
In the reality show "The Tester," the top prize is a job. Sony Corp. is launching the show on its PlayStation 3 on Feb. 18. The premise? Pit a broad swath of video game fans against one another to see who's the best at testing out games. The winner will... more » -
2009's best video games
December 30, 2009 12:46 PM
In a year where video game hype was at a fever pitch there was no end to the innovative offerings that were rolled-out. From action adventure to sports to stuff for the entire family, this year's crop of games will be best remembered for their creativity and cinematic flair. While... more » -
"All You Need is Love!" at the Pikes Peak Center Saturday
September 10, 2009 11:32 AM
Beatlemania is back with the rollout of the Fab Four's remastered CDs and first-ever video game. Both are reaching out to a new generation decades after their parents - and even grandparents - first succumbed. It's been nearly 40 years since John, Paul, George and Ringo announced their breakup. The... more »
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