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• RI Senate approves Chafee's pick to lead EDC Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | 11:14 AM ET

  PROVIDENCE, R.I.-- Rhode Island's Economic Development Corp. has a new leader after the state Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved Gov. Lincoln Chafee's pick to head the agency, still reeling from its failed investment in former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company.

• Microsoft Xbox Takes on Apple, Google With Smart TV Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | 7:37 AM ET

  

  Microsoft unveiled its long-anticipated next generation console Xbox One on Tuesday, but it was its inclusion of live TV, rather than its gaming capabilities that set tongues wagging.

• Microsoft Rebooting With Xbox One?  Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 9:40 PM ET

  

  James McQuivey, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, says with its Xbox One, Microsoft wants to break with the past and offer the one thing consumers want for all their home entertainment needs.

• UPDATE 3-Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 3:21 PM ET

  REDMOND, Wash., May 21- Microsoft Corp gave the world a first look at its new Xbox One on Tuesday, announcing that its first gaming console in eight years will come with exclusive video and software content, including a "Halo" series produced by Steven Spielberg.

• Microsoft Unveils New Xbox One  Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 2:21 PM ET

  

  Microsoft announced its latest gaming system called Xbox One, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin; and Don Mattrick, Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business, discusses the development and marketing of the product.

• UPDATE 1-Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 1:48 PM ET

  REDMOND, Wash., May 21- Microsoft Corp gave the world the first look at its new game console on Tuesday, hoping the newly named Xbox One will build on a solid core of gamer fans and become a hub for living room entertainment.

• Microsoft Introduces Xbox One  Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 1:29 PM ET

  

  Microsoft announced its latest gaming system called Xbox One, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin.

• Sony Unveils Teaser Ahead of Xbox Launch  Monday, 20 May 2013 | 10:11 PM ET

  

  This is Sony's latest attempt to keep the buzz going on its Playstation 4 ahead of Microsoft's XBox launch.

• How Does Candy Crush Make Money?  Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 2:52 PM ET

  

  "Candy Crush" is now the world's most popular game. Sean McGowan, Needham & Company, and CNBC's Julia Boorstin, weigh in.

• UPDATE 2-Sony bid to revive electronics to hinge on smartphones Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 5:56 AM ET

  *Sony forecasts steady op profit of 230 bln yen for year to March 31. TOKYO, May 9- Sony Corp's bid for revival as a consumer electronics maker this business year will hinge on the fortunes of its latest smartphones, as it struggles with shrinking sales of its TVs, digital cameras and game consoles.

• Game On: Videogames May Be Making a Comeback Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 4:08 PM ET

  

  Electronic Arts surprised the Street with impressive guidance. The video game industry could get a boost from the next generation of consoles.

• UPDATE 3-Electronic Arts expects stronger 2014 slate Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 7:55 PM ET

  SAN FRANCISCO, May 7- Electronic Arts Inc forecast fiscal 2014 earnings above Wall Street's expectations as cost cuts take hold and higher-margin digital sales accelerate, lifting the video game publisher's stock 8 percent.

• EA Revenue, Outlook Top Forecasts; Shares Jump Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 7:26 PM ET

  

  Electronic Arts reported earnings that fell short of analyst expectations but revenue and its outlook topped forecasts.

• UPDATE 2-Electronic Arts sees stronger 2014 earnings after overhaul Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 5:43 PM ET

  SAN FRANCISCO, May 7- Electronic Arts Inc forecast fiscal 2014 earnings above Wall Street's expectations as cost cuts take hold and higher-margin digital sales accelerate, lifting the video game publisher's stock 9 percent.

• UPDATE 1-Electronic Arts total revenue, profit drop in 4th qtr Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 4:30 PM ET

  SAN FRANCISCO, May 7- Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc reported lower total revenue and profit for the fourth quarter. Net income fell to $323 million, or $1.05 per share, from $400 million, or $1.20 per share, a year ago. Shares of Electronic Arts rose 7 percent to $19.70 in after-hours trading on Tuesday.

• FEATURE-Video game maker drops gun makers, not their guns Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 2:39 PM ET

  Electronic Arts licensed weapons from companies like McMillan Group International as part of a marketing collaboration for "Medal of Honor: Warfighter." Electronic Arts says it is severing its licensing ties to gun manufacturers- and simultaneously asserting that it has the right, and the intention, to continue to feature branded guns without a license.

• FEATURE-Video game maker drops gun makers, not their guns Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 2:39 PM ET

  Electronic Arts licensed weapons from companies like McMillan Group International as part of a marketing collaboration for "Medal of Honor: Warfighter." Electronic Arts says it is severing its licensing ties to gun manufacturers- and simultaneously asserting that it has the right, and the intention, to continue to feature branded guns without a license.

• MARKET PULSE-Aruba, EOG, Ruckus, Baxter, Hologic, DirecTV Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 9:17 AM ET

  **ARUBA NETWORKS INC, Monday close $22.05, down 20 pct pre market. **MICROSOFT CORP, Monday close $33.75.

• MARKET PULSE-Ruckus, Baxter, Santarus, CommVault, Hologic, DirecTV Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 8:41 AM ET

  **MICROSOFT CORP, Monday close $33.75.

• MARKET PULSE-Ruckus, Santarus, Nautilus, Insulet, Hologic Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 7:46 AM ET

  **MICROSOFT CORP, Monday close $33.75.