Video Games in Class


Video Games in Class

May 14, 2012

Edwin McRae, an English teach at Garin College in Nelson NZ spoke to TV One about why video games can be so beneficial in class, and the sucess he has found in using the medium with his students.  To watch the Video, click...

Videogame Addiction – Fact or Fantasy


Videogame Addiction – Fact or Fantasy

May 7, 2012

Gemma Lucy Smart, over at The Conversation, has written a great piece on Video Game Addiction. Ultimately Gemma concludes that problem gaming needs far more informative research undertaken, rather than just labelling excessive gamers as addicts.  Read the piece...

Hands Up! It’s game on in the classroom


Hands Up! It’s game on in the classroom

Apr 29, 2012

Hands Up! It’s game on in the classroom Digital New Zealand report finds 7 out of 10 parents use computer and video games as an educational tool Auckland, New Zealand – 30 April 2012 – New Zealand parents are increasingly embracing computer and video games as an educational tool, according to the latest research commissioned by the Interactive Games &...

Hands Up! It’s Game On in the Classroom


Hands Up!  It’s Game On in the Classroom

Apr 29, 2012

Hands Up! It’s Game On In The Classroom Digital Australia report finds 7 out of 10 parents use computer and video games as an educational tool Sydney, Australia – 30 April 2012 – Australian parents are increasingly embracing computer and video games as an educational tool, according to the latest research commissioned by the Interactive Games &...

Games for Health and Human Joysticks


Games for Health and Human Joysticks

Apr 26, 2012

Dean Takahashi over at Venture Beat recently interviewed Ben Sawyer.  Ben is a pioneer in the field of Games for Health.  This is a great interview that brings the reader up to speed with some of the latest happenings in this sector and the attention it is starting to attract.  Click here to read...

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