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'Grand Theft Auto IV' races into videogame record books
SAN FRANCISCO -- "Grand Theft Auto: IV" blew away videogame and Hollywood records as its creators reported Wednesday that it raked in an unprecedented $500 million in its opening week.
Microsoft cuts Xbox prices in four Asian markets
SAN FRANCISCO—Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it was cutting prices on the Xbox 360 in four Asian markets by as much as 20 percent in an effort to expand the audience for the video game console.
British launch of Grand Theft Auto IV marred by stabbing
LONDON – British police were Tuesday hunting the attacker of a man stabbed as he walked by shoppers queuing to buy the latest edition of the notoriously violent computer game "Grand Theft Auto IV."
Cheers, fears as Grand Theft Auto IV revs at starting line
SAN FRANCISCO--"Grand Theft Auto IV" hits streets on Tuesday and is expected to race into record books as the fastest-selling video game ever despite being tailed by critics condemning its violent themes.
Philippine Olympic Committee backs dope body
THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE said Saturday it will abide by the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) with regard to the decision to strip national heptathlete Narcisa Atienza of a bronze medal after testing positive for a banned drug during the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.