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Virtual studies answer real questions

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Feb 14, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

"Are online games just for male teenagers?" About 80 percent of "Ever Quest II" players are male, but the hardcore players are women. And, almost all players are adults.





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Video game site lets players bet on their skills

Technology / Internet

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

(AP) -- Although you can win or lose real money, BringIt.com is not considered online gambling, and it's legal in 39 states.


Gamers play against type: Avid online role-players do not fit gamer stereotypes, survey finds

Technology / Other

created Sep 24, 2008 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Participants in the role-playing game EverQuest II defy the stereotype of the overweight male teenager, researchers reported this month in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication.


'Star Trek Online' to beam gamers to the bridge (AP)

'Star Trek Online' to beam gamers to the bridge

Technology / Software

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(AP) -- The most iconic setting in "Star Trek" almost didn't make it into the series' online video game.


Players of Wii Fit Plus

Nintendo builds on winning formula at E3

Technology / Software

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nintendo laid out videogame offerings that build on the winning momentum of its popular Wii consoles and DS handheld devices.


Experts: HS football concussions merit more study

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Some studies suggest that head injuries can set up professional football players for later mental problems. Now congressmen and experts want to know more about injuries to high school players.


Customers wait inside the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center in New York City.

'Conduit' videogame plans to change Wii's image

Technology / Software

created Mar 27, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

High Voltage studio's Matt Corso says videogame lovers that think Nintendo's family-friendly Wii consoles are for seniors and little siblings are in for a big surprise in June.


Disney puts together 'Pirates' online game

Technology / Software

created Jul 12, 2006 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Disney has a long history of taking popular films and extending their long-term value by creating rides and theme-park attractions based on the films.


Metallica debuts finger-tapping app in iPhone (AP)

Metallica debuts finger-tapping app in iPhone

Technology / Software

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Headbangers will have a reason to steady their gaze a bit starting Tuesday, when rock band Metallica makes its way onto iPhones with a finger-tapping music app called "Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica."


Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo Wii at E3 (AP)

Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo Wii at E3

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo has been quite the moving experience.


Guitar Hero is demonstrated at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles

Bands catching rhythm of music videogames

Technology / Software

created Jun 04, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Videogames are getting their groove on with a collection of new music titles, as bands including the legendary Beatles are won over to a new platform for selling their songs.



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