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Tag: Computer and Video Games
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Why Tetris Consumed Your Brain
Tetris exploded in popularity after a race in the 1980s to secure global rights for the Soviet-made video game, a tale retold in a new movie. It is still captivating minds decades later.
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Rift Between Gaming Giants Shows Toll of China’s Economic Crackdown
Activision Blizzard and NetEase could not agree on a new deal to distribute video games in China, cutting millions of players from the games in January.
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A Video-Gaming School Stumbles on a Way to Get Dropouts Back in Class
Japan’s first e-sports high school thought it would turn out pro gamers. Instead, it attracted an unexpected demographic.
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The Terrifying Plushie Taking Over Gift Shops Everywhere
Huggy Wuggy, a bloodshot-eyed video game character, is a favorite of young children, and knockoff vendors.