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Gaming Obsessions : Fact Sheet
In "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," gamers can not only assume the role of a lone shooter, but also his sniper comrades, robotic helpers, or military drones.

Five talking points about Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 

The latest addition to the best-selling video game series introduces new gameplay elements and brings on controversial figure Oliver North as a spokesperson

 
Gaming Obsessions : Analysis
A senior citizen bowls with the Nintendo Wii: The Wii's once-unique motion-sensor console now faces tough competition from devices like Microsoft's Xbox Kinect.

Nintendo's worst year ever: 4 theories

The beloved creator of Mario and Yoshi had a terrible 2011, with sales slowing for its signature products. What went wrong?

 
Gaming Obsessions : The List
Sony Playstation 4 may not support older Playstation games, but the resolution will be unprecedented, according to early reports.

Sony's PlayStation 4: What insiders are saying about 'Orbis'

The Japanese electronics manufacturer is gearing up for a holiday 2013 release, and the new system may put your local GameStop out of business

 
Gaming Obsessions : By the numbers
Superman, as rendered by a talented doodler using the wildly successful Pictionary-like app, "Draw Something."

The 'dizzying' success of Draw Something: By the numbers

Zynga just paid $200 million-plus for OMGPOP, the company responsible for the Pictionary-like game phenomenon, Draw Something. Is the price tag warranted?

 
Gaming Obsessions : Burning Question
Video games, including Zelda, are on display at the august Smithsonian American Art Museum, in an exhibit called "The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect."

Are video games art? Ask the Smithsonian...

A new exhibit at the American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., just might settle a decades-old debate about the artistic merit of video games

 
Gaming Obsessions : Opinion Brief
"Draw Something," the latest social app craze, combines elements of Pictionary and Scrabble.

Is Draw Something the next Words With Friends?

A new Pictionary-esque mobile game is keeping people glued to their screens. But does competitive sketching have the staying power of classic smartphone challenges?

 
Gaming Obsessions : Best Video
NASA astronaut Don Pettit gives an Angry Birds demo aboard the International Space Station.

The astronaut who plays Angry Birds in space

The world's favorite feathered video-game projectiles are back — and this time they're getting a boost from NASA 

 
Gaming Obsessions : Opinion Brief
The new PlayStation Vita impresses with its dual joysticks and touchscreen, but lacks in battery life, critics say.

Sony's handheld PlayStation Vita: 'Relic or revolution'?

Sure, it may well be the best portable gaming system of all time. But is it worth $250 when you have an iPhone?

 
Gaming Obsessions : By the numbers
"Modern Warfare 3" sales reached $1 billion in just 16 days, faster than the movie "Avatar" hauled in $1 billion at the box office.

Modern Warfare 3's billion-dollar milestone: By the numbers

The popular video game notches up $1 billion in sales after barely two weeks on the market. That's faster than most Hollywood blockbusters hit 10 figures

 
Gaming Obsessions : Opinion Brief
Lovable Nintendo icon Mario stands next to a functional, Mario Kart-inspired car built by West Coast Customs: The electric vehicle will be given to a lucky contest winner.

The 'unbelievably cool' real-life Mario Karts

Gearing up for the release of Mario Kart 7, Nintendo unveils life-sized, drivable versions of Mario and Luigi's colorful cars

 
Gaming Obsessions : Controversy
A controversial child-killing scene in the new video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" may only boost interest in a franchise already known for pushing the envelope.

Modern Warfare 3's 'child-killing controversy'

A young girl gets blown up in a graphic scene that is leaked — perhaps strategically — ahead of the video-game's hotly anticipated release

 
Gaming Obsessions : Fact Sheet
Kids who play a lot of video games tend to be more creative than kids who don't hunker down in front of their PlayStations, a new study finds.

Do video games make kids more creative? 

A new study suggests that encouraging your child to spend quality time with his Wii may help him become a more imaginative storyteller

 
Gaming Obsessions : By the numbers
Rugby fans dress as Angry Birds to cheer on their teams: The mobile game has been downloaded half a billion times since its launch less than two years ago.

Angry Birds' 'astounding' popularity: By the numbers

The punishingly addictive mobile game tops 500 million downloads. Just how much time has the world wasted slinging birds?

 
Gaming Obsessions : The List
"Grand Theft Auto" is teasing its eagerly anticipated fifth installment, and critics are abuzz.

The 'stunning' Grand Theft Auto V trailer: 5 talking points

A first glimpse at the hotly anticipated video game reveals a new protagonist, eye-catching graphics, and a return to a favorite locale

 
Gaming Obsessions : Opinion Brief
Batman: Arkham City is impressing gamers with an open world where players have the freedom to explore and take on side challenges.

Is Batman: Arkham City the 'perfect superhero game'?

The rapturous praise for the Caped Crusader's latest video game makes Arkham City a contender for the year's best release

 
Gaming Obsessions : Opinion Brief
In the futuristic video game Deus Ex: Human Revolution, humans have the option to upgrade not only their bodies but also their minds.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution: The most 'groundbreaking' game ever?

A player embodies an ex-SWAT specialist in the year 2027, and has unprecedented decision-making abilities as he navigates the futuristic world

 

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