He’s 
a music mogul, clothing designer, real-estate developer and author.
And now Jay-Z is adding ‘video game producer’ to the list.
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Legend of Zelda prototype cartridge is all yours for $150,000
One 
of the most beloved games of all time is now one of the most insane auctions of all time.
An exceedingly rare prototype cartridge of the NES classic The Legend of Zelda has popped up on eBay, along with a sealed copy of the original game. The asking price for this pair? $150,000. That’s in U.S. dollars, not rupees.
E3 to remain in Los Angeles through 2015
After 
weeks of uncertainty, the video game industry finally knows where the next E3 will be held.
The Entertainment Software Association (which owns E3) and the City of Los Angeles have settled their differences and signed a deal that calls for the video game’s premiere trade show to be held in the city for the next three years.
What’s ailing the video game industry?
Things 
aren’t rosy for those hoping to make big bucks in video games.
Five years ago, the idea of a 29 percent year-over-year decline would have sent shock waves throughout the industry. But when NPD reported that shortfall a few weeks ago, publishers, gamers and investors shrugged briefly, then promptly forgot about it.
Upcoming films based on video games
The 
history of films based on video games is a spotty one — and that’s being generous. Even big-budget flicks like Angelina Jolie’s “Tomb Raider” or Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Prince of Persia” still left fans disappointed.
But after something of a break, Hollywood is gearing up to once again try its luck with video game source material. From huge new franchises to some odd throwbacks, a handful of video game film adaptations are coming along in the next couple of years. Which sound promising, and which should see a preemptive ‘game over’ screen?
Indie game Fez squares off against Microsoft
The 
developers of indie game darling Fez have a problem: there’s a major bug in their game. But they’re not going to fix it — and they say that’s Microsoft’s fault.
Released in April on Xbox Live, Fez garnered terrific reviews from critics. But as players explored the game, they found a number of issues. Save files were being corrupted and the game was crashing regularly. A fix was issued last month, but it was quickly yanked because it reportedly caused even more problems.
Rare Nintendo cartridge sells for $12,000
When 
it comes to collecting video games, JJ Hendricks knows his stuff.
Earlier this week, he completed a two-year quest to obtain one of the rarest of Nintendo cartridges in existence, shelling out over $12,000 to do so. But the story of how he finally got the collectible is even more fascinating than object itself.
Report: Taiwanese teen dies after 40-hour Diablo III marathon
The 
years of anticipation for Diablo III have brought about a number of marathon play sessions since its release on May 15, but one fan’s obsession with the game has proven fatal.
An 18-year old Diablo III player in Taiwan was found dead recently after a 40-hour marathon session with the game, reports the Australian Associated Press.
Fragrance company turns video game characters into scents
Forget 
Coco de Chanel. The heck with Calvin Klein’s Obsession.
The next big thing in cologne? Eau de Mario.
Analyst: Worldwide Video Game Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2017
As 
big as video game are today, they’re about to get a whole lot bigger.
New analyst research from DFC Intelligence predicts the global market for video games will hit $82 billion by 2017 — a 22 percent increase over this year’s expected $67 billion. That’s news that’s likely to be a relief to those who have eyed the past seven months of sales data (all of which have shown significant declines).
Chris Morris: Journalist 