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Fri 02 Feb 2011Getting to the next level
The burgeoning gaming industry is rapidly eclipsing Hollywood in terms of hype and financial clout, and Ireland is hoping to become a significant player, writes CIARA O'BRIEN
THE GAMES INDUSTRY has changed a lot in the past 20 years. Where it was once seen as a hobby for teenage boys, the development of casual gaming and social networking has seen a massive shift in how gaming is perceived – and that is translating into a multi-billion dollar industry.
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