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SI.com: Norman Chad: Playing a poker expert on TV doesn't make you one in real life

LAS VEGAS -- By day, I talk poker; by night, I play poker. This came as quite a surprise to Toni -- a.k.a. She Is The One (And Then Some) -- who assumed I just impersonated a poker player on TV to allow us to eat at Outback Steakhouse once a month.

Sony, Nintendo unveil game offerings at E3

With the big three gaming-system makers all previewing new or upgraded motion-sensing controllers this week, a new arms race is under way in the video game industry.

Beatles rock on in video game

They've revolutionized music for nearly five decades. Now, some of the Beatles songs are about to hit video-game consoles.

Video game industry in flux as E3 opens

Millions of people download 99-cent games for their iPhones. An increasing number of Web sites offer free online games. And consumer spending is down amid a global recession.

Microsoft will make Xbox games without controllers

Microsoft Corp. on Monday unveiled its answer to the Nintendo Wii.

Video game industry in transition as E3 opens

Millions of people download 99-cent games for their iPhones. An increasing number of Web sites offer free online games. And consumer spending is down amid a global recession.

From Madoff to Sully, news events inspire video games

When Navy snipers rescued an American cargo-ship captain last month from Somali pirates, it sounded like something from a movie.

Fortune: Video games take a hit

It took a while but video game sales might finally be feeling the effects of the slow economy. The industry that's often been hailed as recession-proof has posted some dismal sales numbers recently.

Downtown Atlanta recycles self into a Zero Waste Zone

Last year, downtown Atlanta lost a convention to another Southern city because the visiting group perceived the other city as "greener" than Atlanta. The loss propelled Holly Elmore into action.

Fortune: Why GameStop's stock is getting zapped

Even when consumers curb their spending, they have a hard time letting go of their favorite vices. Sales of guilty pleasures such as chocolate, cigarettes, and alcohol usually stay strong during downturns. Now it might be time to add videogames to the recession-proof roster: Last year the industry's overall U.S. sales jumped 19% to $21 billion, according to NPD Group.

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