video games

High Volume Video Gamers Have More Difficulty Staying Attentive

Science - October 26, 2009

Study further reinforces link between video game addiction and Attention Deficit Disorder. more >>

Worried Your Kid Is Addicted to Video Games? Unplug the Xbox, and Get Him a Job

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - April 21, 2009

Michael Gurian’s new book (The Purpose of Boys) says put boys to work. more >>

Rock Band and LEGO Partner for Huge, Weird Videogame

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - April 21, 2009

Rockers will get wholesome humor and wholesome families will rock more >>

Health Buzz: Paralysis Survey and Other Health News

Health - April 21, 2009

Spinal-cord injuries, video-game addicts, and coming down from the high of 4/20 day. more >>

Is Your Kid a Video-Game Addict?

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - April 20, 2009

Most likely not. But if you’re worried, try the simplest solution: Limit gaming time. more >>

Shoot-'Em-Up Video Games Improve Vision

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - March 30, 2009

Watching for sneaky bad guys helps train brain to better see changes in contrast more >>

Wii Tops Charts With Multi-Generation Appeal

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - January 16, 2009

Only console that appeals to everyone from kids to seniors more >>

Play a Fake Musical Instrument

By David LaGesse - Nation & World - December 18, 2008

Music video games let you feel like a rock star in your own living room. more >>

Hot Docs: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Financial Crisis, Adults Playing Video Games

Nation & World - December 10, 2008

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Smart Ways to Manage Kids’ TV, Music, and Web Time

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - December 2, 2008

Overall, media use may be bad for kids, but the key is sorting the good stuff from the bad. more >>

Gamers Could be Greener, Study Finds

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - November 19, 2008

Video game consoles waste 16 billion kilowatt-hours per year. more >>

Treasury: Check Into the 'Bad Credit Hotel'

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - October 29, 2008

It's unclear how this interactive game tests credit know-how. more >>

Illinois Offers Intramural Wii Leagues

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - October 17, 2008

Virtual bowling and tennis are now available. more >>

Barack Obama's Ad Campaign Goes From Puerto Rico to a Video Game

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 14, 2008

Obama's ads can be seen everywhere from Puerto Rico to a virtual race track. more >>

Hot Docs: Clean Energy Credits, Teens and Video Games, Iraq's $79 Billion Surplus

Nation & World - September 18, 2008

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Google's Next Frontier: Video Games?

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - September 12, 2008

Company may be testing the waters. more >>

Spore Spawns Virtual Protest

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - September 10, 2008

Gamers lash out on Amazon.com; meanwhile, EA's stock near 52-week low. more >>

Will Spore Give EA a Boost?

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - September 8, 2008

Much-hyped game could inject new life into company's ailing stock. more >>

It Still Takes Smarts to Snag a Wii

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - August 28, 2008

They don't stay in stock long—iTrackr finds one at a local store. more >>

Health Buzz: A $500 million Antismoking Campaign and Other Health News

Health - July 24, 2008

More statins news, the Wii loses to real athletics, and a move to better judge psychiatric hospitals more >>

Wii Sports Beats Sofa But Loses to Real Athletics

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 23, 2008

'Exergaming' is better than being sedentary, but actual sports burn more calories. more >>

Wii Shortage Finally Seems to Be Easing

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - July 17, 2008

Nintendo's popular game console lingers on Best Buy's site for hours. more >>

Wii Beer Pong Game Denounced by Frat Advisers

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - July 15, 2008

Group says game glorifies binge drinking and especially criticizes its teen rating. more >>

Nintendo's New Run

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - May 19, 2008

Wii sales are still soaring. more >>

Health Buzz: Hepatitis C and Other Health News

Health - May 19, 2008

Shingles vaccinations, and video games as exercise tools more >>