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• Grand Theft Boardroom
  The boss battle at Take-Two Interactive Software is over - with the leaders brutally squashed, then discarded. It sounds like a storyline straight out of "Grand Theft Auto," but in this case, it was corporate Darwinism at work.
• Bono, Murdoch could buy 'Grand Theft Auto' maker
  Bracing for a shareholder revolt, the maker of the "Grand Theft Auto" video game said Monday it is considering new corporate strategies, including the sale of the company.
• Is Take Two a takeover target?
  When shareholders of Take Two Interactive Software convene March 23 for their annual meeting, they're going to see a fight - and possibly the beginning of the end for the company.
• More ground for gaming
  Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are making significant progress in the battle for the living room. A new study by Nielsen finds more than 41 percent of U.S. homes have a gaming system - an 18.5 percent increase from 2004.
• Circuit City tests used video game sales
  The hot-button topic of used video game sales is moving toward center stage once again, as Circuit City has begun selling previously-owned titles online and in select stores.
• Gifts for the video game elite
  I've always taken great pride in finding just the right holiday gift for people, but it's proving to be a challenge with those darn video game executives I've got on my list. I mean, these are the people who are in charge of the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii. They know from good gifts!
• PlayStation 3 even scarcer than predicted
  Gamers knew getting their hands on a PlayStation 3 was going to be hard last weekend, but they probably had no idea it would be this hard.
• PlayStation 3 can't hide its flaws
  With its Cell processor engine, Blu-Ray DVD drive and beefy hard drive, the PlayStation 3 is unquestionably a powerhouse of a video game system. And forget about Elmo, this is the item that consumers will be sparring over as the holidays get closer.
• Wii: How are the games?
  Typically, when a new video game system launches, it proves to be anticlimactic. The thrill of seeing the machine boot up the first time is very real - and the first time or two you play a game is always fun. But before long, you start to realize that the titles that came out alongside the system aren't as entertaining as you initially thought.
• Nintendo Wii: Funny name, fun system
  If nothing else, you have to give Nintendo points for courage. When competitors decided to zig as the next generation of video game systems came along, Nintendo zagged -- and that gutsy decision may well give it an enormous market share boost in the coming years.
• Mysteries of the PS3 and Wii launch - solved!
  In roughly one week, Sony's PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii will be on store shelves - and the latest round of the video game console wars will be fully joined.
• Rent or buy movies through your Xbox
  Microsoft is getting into the movie business. The company will announce plans Tuesday for Xbox 360 owners to buy or rent films and television shows via its online Xbox Live Marketplace.
• Changing the way video games are made
  The days of the Saturday matinee may have long faded from the local cinema, but they could be rising again in the world of video games like "Half-Life 2" and "Halo."
• Lord of the Rings' director signs on for 'Halo'
  Director Peter Jackson, who won an Academy Award for his "Lord of the Rings" films, is adding another title to his resume: video game mogul. The filmmaker and Microsoft Wednesday announced a partnership to launch a development studio and collaborate on a new "Halo" game.
• Electronic Arts' 'Epic' deal
  Things are getting a bit more Unreal in the video game world.
• PSP price cut might be imminent
  While the price of the PlayStation 3 may prove to be too high for some this holiday season, it's looking more and more likely that Sony will try to tempt consumers with a less expensive handheld gaming system.
• Videogame expo collapses under its own weight
  The dueling - and deafening - two-story tall speakers of Electronic Arts and Activision have fought their last battle. E3, the industry's annual trade show, which is known for its overwhelming sights, sounds and excess, is scaling down.
• Video games go pay-per-view
  Fans of the Madden football series are hardcore - but are they hardcore enough to pay $20 to get an advance look at the game?
• Nintendo's Wii may get early launch
  Nintendo has stated numerous times that its next generation video game machine will be less expensive than the competition. Now it appears that it might be on store shelves considerably earlier than many were expecting as well.
• Making the grade at Gaming U.
  All right class, I know you're eager to clean out your lockers, but summer vacation doesn't begin until you've all received your end of term grades.

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