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A Buyer's Guide for Aspiring Gamers

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Welcome to the new era of video games. Gone are the pixilated, two-dimensional arcade games played on a chunky Atari console. Technology has given life to realistic characters that inhabit sprawling virtual worlds.

Video game companies have flooded the market with new products, from gaming consoles to specialized chairs. DFC Intelligence, a San Diego-based market-research firm, estimates that consumers will spend $57 billion on gaming gear this year.

Second Life, a PC-based game, offers players a virtual world.
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