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"Grand Theft Auto IV" is a dark urban masterpiece
With a fictional universe of astonishing cleverness and complexity, this is one of the smartest video games ever created.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.05.09
"Grand Theft Auto IV" sales top $500 million in a week
But "Iron Man" did really well, too.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.05.07
"GTA" outrage: MADD confuses virtual/real drunk driving
Apparently under the impression that the game actually gets you drunk, the group calls for "Grand Theft Auto IV" to be pulled from the market.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.05.01
Reviews: "Grand Theft Auto IV" will change your life
Video game reviewers just can't get enough of this game (with apologies to Zach Braff, the Shins, and Natalie Portman).
Farhad Manjoo 2008.04.29
Prepare for the assault on "Grand Theft Auto IV"
Will Hillary Clinton use the much-anticipated release to win over the concerned parents demo?
Farhad Manjoo 2008.04.24
Put down that doughnut, Wii Fit is finally coming
Nintendo announces a U.S. release date for its much-anticipated fitness device.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.02.20
Wii and PS3 projected to eclipse XBox 360
Peek into one market research firm's video game crystal ball
Farhad Manjoo 2008.02.15
Presidential Paintball: Clinton shoots Obama in the face
An online game that's less fun than it looks.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.01.22
With Wii and DS, Nintendo owns 2007
The Tiger Woods of game companies.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.01.18
"Guitar Hero" cranks up game sales to 11
Also, "Halo" looks less angelic. Oh, aren't gimmicky headlines fun?
Farhad Manjoo 2007.11.16
The Atari 2600 makes the Toy Hall of Fame
Also inducted, the kite and Raggedy Andy (five years after Raggedy Ann got in).
Farhad Manjoo 2007.11.09
First PS3, now XBox: The prices, they just keep falling
Microsoft cuts the price of its XBox 360 model by $50, a response to Sony's adjustment of the Playstation 3's tag.
Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.07
"Grand Theft Auto IV" delayed until 2008
Game creators blame technical difficulties caused by a simultaneous release on both the XBox and the PS3.
Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.03
Is the PS3 turning into a TiVo?
Sony's New Zealand marketing rep accidentally discloses an upcoming add-on for the Playstation 3.
Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.02
The feds go after video game "mod chips"
The chips let people use their game consoles in ways manufacturers don't like -- including to play pirated games
Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.02

Farhad Manjoo is a Salon staff writer covering technology and tech culture. He lives in San Francisco.

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