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Could Video Game Players Make Better Surgeons?

Today’s young surgeons grew up during a time when video games first became popular. While older generations may see the hobby as a waste of time, research indicates that video games may provide young surgeons with better skills and hand-eye coordination.

2013/03/12

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Arcade Shooting Game Removed From Movie Theater Lobby

National Amusements, based in Norwood, Mass., removed the game from a Showcase cinema complex in Yonkers, N.Y.

2013/01/25

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Melrose Offers Parents Incentive To Get Rid Of Violent Video Games

Melrose Mayor Robert Dolan is starting an anti-violence initiative in his city.

2013/01/11

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Violent Video Games Removed From Mass. Rest Stops After Newtown Shooting

A family wrote a letter to the Mass. Department of Transportation asking that they remove violent video games from the rest stops.

2013/01/10

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Zynga To Close Boston Office, Cut 5 Percent Of Its Staff

Online game company Zynga Inc. is eliminating games, studios and jobs in a bid to cut costs.

2012/10/23

Curt Schilling's video game company. (Photo from 38 Studios Facebook page)

Items From 38 Studios On The Auction Block

Computers, speaker systems and even a pool table that once belonged to Curt Schilling’s video game company are on the auction block.

2012/10/15

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Gresh & Zo: ‘Buddy’ Cianci On The Curt Schilling Mess

Gresh & Zo talked to old friend, former Mayor of Providence, Buddy Cianci to get the details of the Curt Schilling Video Game mess in Rhode Island.

98.5 The Sports Hub–2012/05/17

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Boston’s Best Bars With Arcade Games

Although the days of 1970s ‘Pac-Man Fever’ may be long gone, the age old idea of arcade games as bar entertainment is still alive and well within many Boston-area establishments. These Boston destinations still provide plenty of opportunities to sink those quarters into some good time arcade action.

2012/05/15

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PAX East Opens In Boston

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend PAX East at the Boston Convention Center this weekend.

2012/04/05

A child plays Xbox online.

Online Gaming Could Expose Kids To Cyber Bullying, X-Rated Content

When your child takes video games online and starts interacting with players, all content ratings go out the window.

2012/04/02

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