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Additionally, making the internet the only source for games would put a lot of pressure on both brick-and-mortar and online retailers that sell games.
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Though many pundits have predicted the death of traditional brick-and-mortar retailers for selling games, PopCap says those outlets have been a key part of sales.
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Google is the acknowledged champion: its offices are blessed with volleyball courts, bicycle paths, a yellow brick road, a model dinosaur, regular games of roller hockey and several professional masseuses.
ECONOMIST: The depressing vogue for having fun at work
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The win handed Daley his second gold medal of the 2010 Games, having won 10m synchro gold with Max Brick on Tuesday.
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Although gaming sales have been volatile this year (total U.S. sales of hardware, games and accessories decreased 14 percent during May in brick and mortar stores, following a strong April and relatively soft March), growth has been, for the most part, consistently strong in digital distribution, handheld device gaming applications, and peripherals.
FORBES: Getting Good Feelings About Immersion
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The brick-and-mortar versions, however, come off as survival games that, to this path-of-least-resistance shopper, aren't worth the trip.
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Brick-Force may not be your thing, so I found a list of other games like Minecraft that serve as fairly competitive alternatives.
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