News tagged with video game player

Game Review: 'Ninja Gaiden 3' a letdown for fans

(AP) -- If you were playing video games in the 1980s, you probably remember flinging your Nintendo controller across the room after the original "Ninja Gaiden" sliced and diced you into mouth-frothing aggravation.

Technology / Software

created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

NASA releases new interactive space communications game

NASA has released an interactive, educational video game called NetworKing that depicts how the Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) network operates. The release of the video game coincides with the close of World Space ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Iconic computer game 'Civilization' joins Facebook

(AP) -- Long before "FarmVille" there was "Civilization," the iconic computer game in which players build a civilized world over thousands of years. Now, the game's designer, Sid Meier, is bringing his creation to Facebook.

Technology / Software

created Jul 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Gamers may not be desensitized by violent video games: study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Violent video games such as Grand Theft Auto may not desensitize players to negative situations or events, suggest psychology researchers from Ryerson University.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Feb 16, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (9) | comments 1

Study finds high volume video gamers have more difficulty staying attentive

Parents have long lectured their children about the mind-numbing effects of playing video games all day. And a new Iowa State University study has found that high volume action video game players -- those who play around ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

John Madden welcomes Favre, Vick to his video game

(AP) -- It's been a busy week in professional football, with a couple of big, controversial stars - Brett Favre and Michael Vick - joining NFL rosters. No worries, though, for John Madden, because both men ...

Technology / Software

created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity 1.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Video game site lets players bet on their skills

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

Technology / Internet

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

Microsoft adds touch screen, Web browser to Zune

(AP) -- The next generation of Microsoft's Zune music player, due in the fall, will have a touch screen, Web browser and an HD Radio receiver.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

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