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Sony Aims to Power Up Online Gaming

Games developer seeks to reach new markets with innovative scenarios

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted May 22, 2008 10:38 AM CDT

(Newser) – Sony is seeking to boost online gaming to the next level with a pair of new adventures in the pipeline. The company's 1999 EverQuest was the first massive online game to rocket to popularity, but rivals like World of Warcraft have since taken the lead.... Read full story »

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