March 20, 2010
World_of_warcraft
The following articles have been tagged with "World_of_warcraft":
Swedish television primed for weekend of live e-sports
Science & Technology: 25 Nov 09
In an unprecedented move, Swedish public television will provide viewers with live, web-based broadcasts from the Dreamhack computer gaming convention, which kicks off this Thursday in Jönköping in southern Sweden.
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Murder probe explores World of Warcraft ties
National: 24 Nov 09
Prosecutors are looking into what role the popular online adventure game World of Warcraft may have played in the weekend death of a woman in a Stockholm suburb.
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Gaming addiction poses 'pandemic' threat: expert
Science & Technology: 16 Sep 09
Computer gaming addiction is reaching “pandemic” proportions around the world, according to a Swedish organization poised to take a leading role in helping young people cope with the problem.
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'World of Warcraft is as addictive as cocaine': report
Science & Technology: 26 Feb 09
The computer game World of Warcraft is the most dangerous game on the market with a high risk of addiction, according to a new report from a Swedish youth organisation.
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Swedish boy collapses after 20-hour World of Warcraft binge
Science & Technology: 17 Nov 08
A 15-year-old boy from western Sweden collapsed and went into convulsions on Sunday afternoon after playing the World of Warcraft computer game for 20 hours straight.
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Confessions of a computer game addict
Analysis & Opinion: 30 Jul 08
David Bartal comes out of the closet to acknowledge his fondness for knights, witches, elves, and other mythological creatures.
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Children concerned by parents' web habits
Society: 25 Jun 08
Children in Sweden are becoming increasingly concerned by their parents' internet habits, according to a new report.
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Telia resolves internet dispute
Business & Money: 30 Mar 08
The internet traffic dispute between Telia Sonera and US-based Cogent Communications has been resolved.
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Computer gaming sales up sharply
Business & Money: 19 Feb 08
Swedes spent about 2.3 billion kronor on computer games in 2007.
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Swedish taxman sets sights on Second Life
Science & Technology: 31 Jan 07
Swedes earning tax-free money on Internet games such as World of Warcraft and Second Life have caught the attention of the authorities, who want to get their hands on the winnings.
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"Recently I’ve been thinking of how much mental space we could create if we collectively agreed to get rid of stereotypes. All of those small compartments we walk around with in our heads would suddenly be cleared away and we’d feel so much lighter. Just think of all of that space for real new perceptions..." READ »
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