The Guardian
It's been predicted for music and film and now the same prophesies are swirling around for video games: high street retail is dead, long live digital distribution. The rise of smartphone and social games has been the year's big story – and these can ...
The Guardian
Video games: Standouts for critic told tales of 2 cities
Columbus Dispatch
If I didn't write about video games for a living — if I didn't have this dreaming job — I might still be playing. But I spend so much time in shadow cities at home that when I step out I need to experience the real city. And that, of course, ...
Researchers: Video games won't make you smarter
Jamaica Gleaner
Boys play video games to occupy their time during the 33rd Gibson Relays at the National Stadium on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Those action-packed video gamesunder many Christmas trees this morning may be loads of fun, but don't expect them to...
Jamaica Gleaner
Holiday carols, eggnog — and video games
Salon
Thirty years later, Miyamoto defined video games during a period of remarkable creativity. He gave games their first story in “Donkey Kong”: Ape kidnaps lady, climbs a building, mustachioed fella rushes to save her. It's a classic boy-rescues-girl plot ...
Salon
Merry Christmas from Pocket Gamer
Pocket Gamer.Biz
by Will Wilson If you're reading this article, then something has gone terrible wrong with the transdimensional warp interface we infused into the website's neural pathways, which should have thrown PG Towers into an alternative reality where the Atari ...
Are Consoles Raising Your Kids? A Look at Video Games and Parenting
DeltaGamer
To many people, video games are synonymous with toys and toys are meant to be played with and provide gentle mental stimulation for children. I do not doubt that video games are mentally stimulating because there has been enough evidence to prove that...
DeltaGamer
When a lizard played video games…
Deccan Chronicle
Among the scientist fraternity there has always been these conjectures on the limitation of what animals can see and perceive on a televised screen, but this Australian bearded dragon made it very clear as to what was on his mind when he saw the game ...
Deccan Chronicle
Utah Symphony to tribute video game tunes
Deseret News
By Hillary Bowler, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY— The Utah Symphony will bring "Video Games Live!" to Salt Lake City audiences again on Friday, Dec. 30 at 8 pm in Abravanel Hall. The performance will feature music from some of the most popularvideo ...
Deseret News
Christmas Memories & The Gamer's Year
Game Rant
by Anthony Mole For many, Christmas morning brings with it plenty of memories, especially for gamers. Nothing compares to the excitement of seeing that big box under the tree, pondering what it could be and then opening it to find that video game ...
Game Rant
2011 in review: Keith Andrew, PocketGamer.biz
Pocket Gamer.Biz
Pocket Gamer: What do you think was the most significant event for the mobile games industry in 2011? Keith Andrew: I'm split between good news and bad news. On the positive front, I think Nokia's decision to pull away from both Symbian and MeeGo and ...
Rainbow: Kids' toy apathy hard to get past
Omaha World-Herald
And everyone knows what's causing it — video games. As soon as kids get introduced to video games, they don't want toys anymore; they want electronics. I knew about this phenomenon. I've read about it, I've written about it. ...
Our Best Christmas Gaming Memories
PlayStation LifeStyle
December is the season of giving and receiving, and if you're reading this website, you probably enjoy video games. Oh hey, so do we! In this feature, we at PlayStation LifeStyle share some of our favorite gaming-related Christmas memories. ...
PlayStation LifeStyle
'Grand Theft Auto' invades mobile devices
USA TODAY
By Marc Saltzman, Special for USA TODAY One of the most popular — and controversial — video games of our time is now playable in mobile form. By Marc Saltzman 'Grand Theft Auto' works well on a smaller screen. 'Grand Theft Auto' works well on a ...
USA TODAY
Teenagers losing sleep over excess use of technology
Zee News
New Delhi: Teenagers spend maximum time on gadgets like computers, video games and cell phones, which causes sleep deprivation, resulting into health problems like obesity and depression, a study has said. These days children spend over eight hours a ...
A den away from home
Austin Herald
Bob and Paulette are relaxing upstairs, while their basement is filled with Austin Bruins players, who are playing pool, video games or just relaxing. While some people would be a little uneasy with a house full of hockey players in their late teens to ...
Austin Herald
The 10 most immersive digital worlds in which to lose yourself
Denver Post
Interactive Entertainment If we truly are living in a golden age of video games, as some critics have asserted, then 2011 provided the best proof yet. No single list can reflect every gamer's taste — I, for example, can't get down with ...
Top 10 free games for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Pocket Gamer
by Anthony Usher We love the App Store here at Pocket Gamer Towers. Mainly because we can snap up excellent titles like Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 3 for just a few pounds. Games that cost absolutely nada, of course, and Apple's digital shop has plenty ...
Strategy, logic, analytical minds
Wooster Daily Record
Photo By Kelley MohrBoard gamer David Stewart accepts his share of gold pieces during a game of Black Friday, a Eurogame based on the stock market, at a Knights of Gaming meeting recently. The group plays German-style board games at the Holmes County ...
UFC Undisputed 3's Brock Lesnar, left, and Alistair Overeem
Heavy.com
THQ, makers of the last two UFC video games as well as the third installment, UFC Undisputed 3, ran a simulation on the heavyweight showdown that is the main event at UFC 141, and the results seemed to be right in line with the current odds in the ...
TechGYRLS students create video games in Bethlehem
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
Other video games presented by TechGYRLS participants included Robots vs. Aliens and Dinner Makeover. The girls were led by a group of teachers who decided to try something different from the usual PowerPoint projects. Instead, teacher Jackie Zabel ...
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
Why Halo the movie is a no go
TG Daily
"Halo sold a lot of video games, that's a good starting point," Fritz continues, "but is it a property that will turn into a good story? Does it have compelling characters that will appeal to people outside the gamer audience? You have to remember, ...
TG Daily
'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' heads 2011 Top 10 list
Las Vegas Review-Journal
This was a terrible year for video games. It was riddled with crashing disappointments ("Duke Nukem Forever," anyone?) and major releases ranging from bad to average. Objectively speaking, the popular "Batman: Arkham City" earned the best reviews of ...
The After X-mas Guide To 3DS Accessories
Nintendo Gal
The dreamGEAR Gamer Pack comes with everything necessary for a gamer at a good price. The kit includes a protective case, a car charger, USB SD card reader, ear-buds, 2 styli, 2 wrist straps, 3 game cases, screen protectors, and a cleaning cloth. ...
Nintendo Gal
Keep an Eye on Children and XBox Live
InjuryBoard.com
Most video games have screen shots of the game on the back of the box showing typical scenes from the game. Determine if you are comfortable with the characters, scene depiction, and level of action portrayed before you buy or rent the game. ...
Academic career in gaming theory?
GameDev.net
Where I actually want to be 20 years from now is in an academic environment, researching the effects of video games on society, the cultures that have sprung up around the industry, and especially the emotional attachments individuals develop with the ...
Legend of Zelda “official timeline” is the closest “non-official” timeline out
Gaming Examiner
One gamer in particular has come closer than anyone else. The gamers name is GlitterBerri and this particular gamer used the above video for the Hyrule Historia, a book edited by the developer of Zelda Eiji Aonuma, to create a timeline of Zelda's ...
Gaming Examiner
Last Dash For Presents
KULR-TV
"Computer stuff, electronics, video games, XBox, PS3 stuff." People like Darren, and Terry Mace's relatives, paid visits to the West End mall since 8AM on Saturday. "It is hard, shopping for families, 'cause every year, you have to get something better ...
Library teaches lessons through games
Charlotte Observer
Developed in the late summer, Learn, Quest, Play uses video games and board games to teach such lessons as teamwork, sportsmanship, and problem solving. Sometimes the games are available on a casual, walk-in basis. But mostly, structured activities or ...
Happy Holidays from Unbound Gamer
Happy Holidays from Unbound Gamer On behalf of myself, and the rest of the staff at UG, we want to wish all of our readers a happy holiday. For those of you ... And for those of you who don't care, break out the video games! We have a few ...
Unbound Gamer
O Christmas Tree… O Pac-Man!? - Video Games Blogger Logo
By Ferry
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CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 5000 Desktop PC Review | HBCD Fan ...
By admin
Overview CyberPower's entry in the gaming arena, the CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 5000 Desktop PC is a formidable contender in the $1500-and below price bracket. The system offers a remarkable array of features without sacrificing ...
HBCD Fan & Discussion Platform
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Should rape be allowed in video games? - CreateDebate
Any gamer who will play such violent games would know something about all these acts and would be sympathetic to the victims of these crimes. As for kids being messed up, this does not arise because the games in which all these acts are ...
CreateDebate / Most Heated Debates
Video games join film and music to embrace the digital revolution ...
2011 was 'challenging' for high street shops, games publishers and console makers.
www.guardian.co.uk/.../video-games-digital-downloads-revol...
The Hottest Video Games - Bing Shopping
The current crop of console and computer games pack a real punch, with adventure titles boasting intensive interaction and mind-blowing graphics, kids' games ...
www.bing.com/shopping/hottest-video-games/r/360
Are Video Games Too Easy? | N4G
Are Video Games Too Easy? ... 15m ago - Original Gamer: "I think someone at Hello Games must have caught themselves looking out into the... | Xbox 360 ...
n4g.com/news/909965/are-video-games-too-easy
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