James gives us the behind the scenes treatment while reviewing Barbie’s NES game.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the Nerd, and all around respect and admire the pioneering efforts of James Rolfe. Well you can imagine my surprise when he took the time to put out a 30 minute special detailing his review process. Not only is this very insightful, but gives us never before glimpses into the recording and editing process. continue reading...
Microsoft seems to thinks so, so they set up a new institute to study it. From ItProPortal.com:
Microsoft Corp. has come up with a new learning institute in a bid to help researchers to comprehend the constructive influence of video games on gamers. continue reading...
Walsh is far from the typical gamer stereotype. With an addictive smile, impressive contract and his own groupies it was a shock to him when the league and Walshy’s teammates both recently betrayed him… without even letting him know. continue reading...
A new pilot program by AllState Insurance is checking to see if there is a correlation between playing computer games and lack of car accidents. The study will see drivers aged 50-75 play specially designed games with the thesis that age-related cognitive decline can be reversed, and driving improved. Read more… continue reading...
A terrorist watches over a hostage in the DIA’s Sudden Thrust game. No, you don’t get to shoot him.In the wake of the intelligence bungles that propelled the United States into the Iraq war, it’s no secret that the nation’s spies have been working to improve the quality of their analysis. Now the top U.S. military intelligence agency has come up with a new tool for teaching recruits critical thinking skills: videogames. continue reading...
GIG HARBOR, WA — (MARKET WIRE) — March 21, 2007 — Gottaplay Interactive, Inc. today announced the relaunch of its highly anticipated revolutionary website (www.gottaplay.com). Now, when members visit Gottaplay.com, they will be able to rent, buy, and trade videogames at one online destination. In launching the new site, Gottaplay’s mantra is “Gamers Unite!,” because the site also serves as a community driven network that allows its users to communicate, share and generate videogame oriented content.”Our goal with the new Gottaplay site is to offer unprecedented opportunities for video gamers,” said John P. Gorst, the CEO of Gottaplay. “We bring three key features together: we are a premier shopping and rental site for video games; we are the only targeted trading site for videogames; and, we provide a social/information network for video gamers. We expanded our services to be the one-stop site on the web for all gamers’ needs.”
As always, Gottaplay members will be able to rent an unlimited number of videogames. Users develop an online queue or “wish list” of the games they would like to play, and have the top games on their list sent directly to their home. When a user returns a game, the next game queued up is automatically sent to them. continue reading...
Not really surprising. I see a future where a lot of training will be done in a virtual environment facilitated by video game technology.
Soldiers these days have had years of practice by playing violent video games, athletes admit to getting an edge by playing games too, as did Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins. continue reading...
