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Gamers Unlock Protein Mystery That Baffled AIDS Researchers For Years

Gamers Unlock Protein Mystery That Baffled AIDS Researchers For Years

In just three weeks, gamers deciphered the structure of a key protein in the development of AIDS that has stumped scientists for years.

 

Free games boost gaming industry revenue

Free games boost gaming industry revenue

An increase in the number of people playing free games is providing the gaming industry with an additional source of revenue as gamers shell out millions for virtual goods and add-ons.

 

Law Enforcement: Gangs, terrorists plot evil over Xbox and PS3

Law Enforcement: Gangs, terrorists plot evil over Xbox and PS3

Intelligence agencies warn that gangs and terrorists use gaming consoles, Xbox and PS3, to recruit and plot all kinds of evil. No surprise to gamers, but in light of the Oslo massacre, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and WoW "violent" video games are getting blamed as playing a part in the mass killings.

 

Gamer Dies of Blood Clot After Marathon Session

Gamer Dies of Blood Clot After Marathon Session

The father of a 20-year-old “gamer” – who died after playing a marathon session on his Xbox – has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the health risks of playing video games for extended periods of time.

 

2.7 million gamers reach for 'Halo'

2.7 million gamers reach for 'Halo'

Master Chief isn't lacking for friends. More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter trilogy starring supersoldier Master Chief, developer Bungie Studios announced Monday.

 

Once on TV, now just another gamer

Once on TV, now just another gamer

Yazan Ammari, 23, earned nearly a quarter of a million dollars as a professional video-game player.

 

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