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The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony

Microsoft is the last of the three big video game console makers to unveil its latest gaming system. The unveiling comes nearly eight years after the Xbox 360 went on sale. It follows last fall's debut of Nintendo's Wii U and a preview in February of the upcoming PlayStation 4 from Sony. Full story

Is Sony un-Japanese enough to entertain change?

TOKYO (Reuters) - Few foreign activist investors have made much headway in forcing change in Japan, where a conservative corporate culture favors long-standing ties with banks, business partners and workers rather than shareholders seeking value. Full story

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  Faber Report: Is Loeb Too Late For Sony?

CNBC's David Faber has the latest details on activist investor Daniel Loeb's call for Sony to spin off its entertainment unit.

  Sony In Loeb's Crosshairs

Hedge fund hot shot Dan Loeb had success calling for change at Yahoo, but now he's taking on an entirely new beast: Sony. Ryan Mendy, Spinoff Report, weighs in on whether Loeb has gotten in over his head.

  Sony vs. Activist Investor

Billionaire hedge fund investor Daniel Loeb wants Sony to spin off its entertainment arm, reports Jon Fortt.

  Third Point's Dan Loeb Wants Sony Break Up

Daisuke Wakabayashi, The Wall Street Journal, discusses the likelihood of a Sony spin-off and what the reconfigured company might look like.

  Sony's CEO on New PlayStation 4

Jack Tretton, President & CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, discusses his company's updated game console, with CNBC's Jon Fortt.

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