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Electronic Arts is one of the video game makers facing a strike from voice actors.

National

Voice Actors Strike Against Video Game Companies

10:48am October 22, 2016

by Iman Smith

The strike of the SAG-AFTRA union went into effect Friday after failed negotiations between the union's voice actors and video game employers, particularly over compensation and secrecy.

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Saudi Independent developers showcasing their games at GCON2015.

World News

For Young Saudi Women, Video Games Offer Self-Expression

3:19pm December 09, 2015

by Deborah Amos

Saudi women gamers gather at an annual convention, dressing as their favorite characters and exercising freedoms they want to see more of in their lives.

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An attendee at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles plays Sony's Project Morpheus London Heist video game with a virtual reality headset and Move controllers.

Gaming Industry Pushes Virtual Reality, But Content Lags

1:13am June 19, 2015

by Laura Sydell

Developers are showcasing immersive virtual reality games at the E3 expo. But aside from VR headsets and demos, there isn't much software available yet to take advantage of the new technology.

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A screen shot from Seven Quests shows a battle with the hero, Rostam, and his troops. The game is based on a 1,000-year-old Iranian poem.

World News

Video Game Based On Ancient Story Aims For Audiences In Iran, Beyond

9:17pm February 09, 2015

by Deborah Amos

Two entrepreneurs with Iranian roots hope to make an international splash with a new online multiplayer game that is an update of a 1,000-year-old Iranian poem.

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Atlantic City, N.J., has seen four casinos close this year, and a fifth may soon follow. Officials are trying to diversify the city's economy by weaning itself from gambling, its biggest industry.

As Casinos Fold, Stakes Are High For Atlantic City Transformation

6:47pm November 14, 2014

by Yuki Noguchi

Atlantic City, N.J., once synonymous with gambling, is reeling from the failure of several big-name casinos. Officials hope they can revive the city by recasting it as the Las Vegas of the East Coast.

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Feminist critic Anita Sarkeesian, seen here filming her Tropes vs. Women web series, recently canceled a talk at Utah State University after the school received threats of a mass shooting at the event.

One Feminist Critic's Battle With Gaming's Darker Side

1:35pm October 29, 2014

by NPR Staff

This week, Anita Sarkeesian, known for her series critiquing the portrayal of women in video games, canceled a talk at Utah State University after the school received a threat of a mass shooting.

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Politics & Government

Winston-Salem Considers New Electronic Gaming Shops

2:15pm October 06, 2014

by Michael Burke

The Winston-Salem City Council will address two rezoning proposals Monday for new electronic gaming shops, or sweepstakes business. But some residents are against the idea.

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Under the #Gamergate hashtag, a debate has flared surrounding ethics in video game journalism and the role and treatment of women in the video game industry.

#Gamergate Controversy Fuels Debate On Women And Video Games

9:35am September 30, 2014

by Nathan Rott

A debate has flared surrounding ethics in video game journalism and the role and treatment of women in the video game industry. Attacks online have turned heated, vicious and ugly.

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