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...Grand Theft Auto is rated M for mature by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, a self-regulated group created by the gaming industry, and is recommended only for players ages 17 or older. Yet there is no law preventing retailers from selling Mrated games--including other hot titles like Halo 2, Half-Life 2 and Doom 3--to kids. Now the Governor of Illinois, Democrat Rod Blagojevich, is trying to do something about that. Outraged by a news report about JFK Reloaded, a game available for download from an overseas firm, in which players try to assassinate President Kennedy, Blagojevich...
...compared with the first nine months of 2003, according to the NDP Group. Meanwhile, the video-game industry is heading for another record year, with sales of $12 billion in the U.S., up 7% over 2003, including consoles and PC titles. And thanks to hot new games like Halo 2 for the Xbox, the industry is light-years ahead of the toy business when it comes to buzz. With distractions such as instant messaging, cell-phone games and iPods angling for kids' minds and allowances, the digital revolution is making life miserable for the $20 billion toy industry. "Kids...
...secret that video games aren't just for kids anymore. And this month, when Halo 2 sold more than 2 million copies on its very first day--at $45 a pop--any remaining doubters were blown away. Gamemakers aren't flinching. They already invest, on average, $15 million to develop a game. But which offerings are truly worth your time and money? We dug in--and started playing. Our criteria: Is it fun? How many hours will it keep you entertained? Does it break new ground? Is it mind numbing or mind expanding? We enjoyed many titles. But only...
...HALO 2 The new and improved version of an alien-killing classic rocks harder than its predecessor...
...Halo: Combat Evolved was the best reason to own an Xbox. It was a fast-paced, seamless sci-fi action adventure set in awe-inspiring alien landscapes. Its sequel (also for Xbox; $44.99) is--wait for it--a fast-paced, seamless sci-fi action adventure set in awe-inspiring alien landscapes. The new plot is relatively thin and ends with a cliff hanger you will either love or hate (and may have to wait another three years for Halo 3 to resolve). So why buy it? There are several serious upgrades, as legions of Halo junkies will attest: the ability...