New XBox 360 controller recognizes facial movements and expressions. Though not mentioned in the article, this could have great potential for applications for people with disabilities playing games and learning.
"Vail Christian High School is taking this texting-
while-driving thing seriously. So seriously, in fact,
that they've brought in one of the most realistic
driving simulators ever conceived to teach kids the
dangers of this practice."
Experts say digital games can help students grasp
difficult concepts, but warn against seeing them as
‘silver bullet’ solutions.
"Activision just confirmed a whole lot of heroes: the
long-teased DJ Hero being the most notable among them."
Pilot program brings in a "real" video game to help teach mathematics. Study of the pilot shows improved test results.
Video game 'addiction' and troubled children: exploring the relationship.
Sony Online Entertainment is accepting applications for their 2009 G.I.R.L. scholarship program to encourage more women to join the field of video game production
Is this a technological breakthrough to delivery of video games and hence increasing the potential of video games in education?
Big sales figures for the Wii and the DS show potential for the growth of 'alternative' game markets.
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Interesting experiment in homelessness in the Sims 3.
"Vail Christian High School is taking this texting- while-driving thing seriously. So seriously, in fact, that they've brought in one of the most realistic driving simulators ever conceived to teach kids the dangers of this practice."
Pilot program brings in a "real" video game to help teach mathematics. Study of the pilot shows improved test results.
Video game 'addiction' and troubled children: exploring the relationship.
Sony Online Entertainment is accepting applications for their 2009 G.I.R.L. scholarship program to encourage more women to join the field of video game production
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