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Company aims to improve safety in online games

Star-TelegramThe effort comes as millions worldwide play such games every day. According to a recent study by Parks Associates of Dallas, revenue from online games is expected to grow from about $1.1 billion last year to $4.4 billion by 2010.

From the article "Company aims to improve safety in online games," by Matt Slagle.

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