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Destroy All Consoles

The economist Joseph Schumpeter used the term “creative destruction” to describe how innovation creates new markets while bringing ruin to old ones. In ...
By Ray Huling Legacy AuthorJuly 28, 2009
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The War Continues

In the war for the hearts and minds of videogame enthusiasts, Sony and Microsoft have increasingly turned their attention to the battleground of ...
By Tom Endo Legacy AuthorJuly 28, 2009
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The Downside of Direct Downloads

The business of selling videogames used to be pretty simple: A wholesaler sells a game to a store. The store sells the game ...
By Michael Comeau Legacy AuthorJuly 28, 2009
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Gateway to Gaming

For years, it’s been the dream of gamers and game makers alike: a direct pipeline between players and developers where you can have ...
By Christos Reid Legacy AuthorJuly 28, 2009
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