Feb 23, 2011
We found this video at Dailymotion.com which talks about the difficulties people found in categorising video games when they first emerged and the implications this has had for the law and copyright. To see the video, click...
The latest newsletter from the ESA shows new research highlights positive affects of Video Game Play
Aug 3, 2010
August 2010 – the latest newsletter from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) in the US provides a brief outline of some recent studies which were unddertaken by Dr Christopher Ferguson of Texas A&M Universtiy which called into question research findings that perpetuate some of the misconceptions about computer and video games. In June, the...
Close Up – Video Game Stereotypes are being re-created
Jul 14, 2010
Tuesday 13 July 2010, the program Close Up on TVNZ featured a story about the revolution about to take place in the gaming industry. To watch the story, click here
Stroke patients use games as part of rehab
Jun 29, 2010
As reported by Amy Coderoy on smh.com.au, an innovative program developed by Neuroscience Research Australia involves the use of computer games, such as Wii Sports, to help stroke victims gain back speech and movement. To learn more, click...
Virtual Reality Games used in Pain Management
May 14, 2010
Nicki Phillips has written an interesting article for Digital Life over at smh.com.au about how virtual reality games are being used as anaesthesia for pain management. Whilst some parents would see video games as an unwelcome distraction, some parents welcome this distraction in helping their children who have suffered a serious injury. To read more about this...
