Average age of adult video game player is 35: US studyAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - The average age of an adult video gamer has been found to be 35, which is higher than previously believed, reveals a new US study. According to a team from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), players were also less healthy, fatter, and more depressed than those who stayed away from the device.
Startup Raptr looks to make gaming more social, integrates Facebook, Twitter, chatsJuly 22nd, 2009 Social network for gamers helps friends playNEW YORK — Raptr, a social network targeting gamers, is hoping to make it easier to see what your friends are currently playing on a broad range of platforms such as the Xbox 360 and personal computers. And if you want, you can join them in the action.
Steven Spielberg unveils motion-control camera for Xbox 360 at E3June 1st, 2009 Spielberg unveils motion control for Xbox 360LOS ANGELES — Gamers, get ready for your close-up. Steven Spielberg was on hand to introduce a prototype camera Monday that can be used as a controller for the Xbox 360.
'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' reaches for realism with actors' performancesSeptember 25th, 2009 Behind the scenes of 'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves'LOS ANGELES — The cast of the action-adventure sequel "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" are doing something most video game actors never do: They are rehearsing together in a room. The crew of six practice a pivotal scene in the highly anticipated follow-up to "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune," the third-person PlayStation 3 game developed by Naughty Dog.
Video Gamers get addicted to consoles like compulsive gamblersAugust 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - People who play video games may get addicted for life to their consoles, just like gamblers get hooked to cards, warn health experts. This is quite evident from the growing sales of the games and the hardware amid the ongoing economic slowdown.
PepsiCo's iPhone app for Amp energy draws online ire for stereotyping womenOctober 14th, 2009 PepsiCo iPhone app draws fire for stereotypingPURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo is facing criticism for an iPhone application that promises to help men "score" with women.
Police: Reality star accused in ex-model's slaying left suicide note professing love, angerOctober 5th, 2009 Police: Reality star left suicide note on laptopBUENA PARK, Calif. — A reality show contestant charged in the gruesome slaying of his ex-model wife left a suicide note on his laptop that says he considered her the love of his life but thought she was cheating on him, a police spokesman said Monday.
Silent film-themed puzzle game 'P.B. Winterbottom' finds a home at 2K GamesAugust 26th, 2009 'P.B. Winterbottom' finds a home at 2K GamesLOS ANGELES — Matt Korba and his pals are busy turning his interactive media thesis project from a rudimentary silent film-themed video-game prototype into a fleshed-out puzzler featuring over 80 levels that will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade early next year. That transformation is occurring in a small unassuming loft space above a chicken-wing eatery in downtown Los Angeles.
Now, video game that improves intelligenceNovember 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new video game developed by an online gaming site along with scientists from University of Michigan has been found to improve intelligence. Developed by Luminosity.com, the Dual N-Back training program improves intelligence and memory capacity by challenging users to simultaneously remember items that they see and hear.
Porsche Steering wheel for The Mad Gamers!November 4th, 2008 Are you a pro in racing games? More importantly are you looking forward to accessories that will make you absolutely unbeatable? Then Porsche Steering wheel for the Xbox 360 is for you. Its available in three different versions 911 Turbo S Edition, Clubsport Edition, and Pure Edition.
Lifetime's 'Project Runway' to become video game for Nintendo's Wii systemOctober 8th, 2009 'Project Runway' to become Wii gameLOS ANGELES — "Project Runway" is strutting to Nintendo's Wii. Atari Inc. is developing a video game based on the popular reality TV fashion competition.
BlackBerry too launches online application storeApril 2nd, 2009 TORONTO - Taking a cue from Apple's App Store which allows iPhone users to download applications for their smart phones, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) too launched its online store BlackBerry App World Wednesday. BlackBerry users will now be able to download software, screen backgrounds and games free, though some applications will be charged a minimum of $2.99.
US video game sales slide 23 percent in May for third straight month of declinesJune 12th, 2009 US video game sales slide 23 pct in MayLOS ANGELES — Market researcher NPD Group says U.S. video gamers spent less on games, hardware and accessories in May compared with a year ago.
Barack Obama desperately looking for duck-quack ringtone for his blackberry!July 1st, 2009 LONDON - US President Barack Obama seems to be looking for duck-quack ringtone for his blackberry ever since the bird's sound from a reporter's phone interrupted his recent speech. Obama was giving a talk on homosexuality and civil rights, when he had to pause for the duck-quacking ringtone.
Top 10 Differences Between Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360March 30th, 2009 Both PS3 and Xbox 360 come from two major brand names who are indisputable leaders in their own fields. Deciding and choosing one of them over another would be a biased act if you don't know about your need and as both of them has their pros and cons.
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