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Gamers Attempt To Break Solitaire World Record For Charity

Huffington Post | Laura Rothkopf | Posted 06.26.2012 | Impact
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Two gamers might be in for a karmic winning streak after their acts of charitable goodwill. Kathleen Henkel of New Jersey and Laura Rich of Cardif...

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'Plants vs. Zombies' Maker Acquired For Huge Sum

AP | By RACHEL METZ | Posted 09.12.2011 | Technology
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Electronic Arts Inc. said Tuesday that it will buy PopCap Games for at least $750 million in a bid to snag a larger piece of the rapi...

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Stress-Busting Game Play

Tobi Elkin | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Tobi Elkin

As far as stress relief goes, there's some evidence that casual games might be helpful. A study conducted this spring measured the stress-relieving and mood-lifting effects of casual video games.

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