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.
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Worried Your Kid Is Addicted to Video Games? Unplug the Xbox, and Get Him a Job
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - April 21, 2009
Michael Gurian’s new book (The Purpose of Boys) says put boys to work.
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Rock Band and LEGO Partner for Huge, Weird Videogame
By
David LaGesse
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Dave's Download - April 21, 2009
Rockers will get wholesome humor and wholesome families will rock
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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.
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Is Your Kid a Video-Game Addict?
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - April 20, 2009
Most likely not. But if you’re worried, try the simplest solution: Limit gaming time.
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Shoot-'Em-Up Video Games Improve Vision
By
David LaGesse
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Dave's Download - March 30, 2009
Watching for sneaky bad guys helps train brain to better see changes in contrast
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Wii Tops Charts With Multi-Generation Appeal
By
David LaGesse
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Dave's Download - January 16, 2009
Only console that appeals to everyone from kids to seniors
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Play a Fake Musical Instrument
By
David LaGesse
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Nation & World - December 18, 2008
Music video games let you feel like a rock star in your own living room.
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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.
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Smart Ways to Manage Kids’ TV, Music, and Web Time
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - December 2, 2008
Overall, media use may be bad for kids, but the key is sorting the good stuff from the bad.
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Gamers Could be Greener, Study Finds
By
Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - November 19, 2008
Video game consoles waste 16 billion kilowatt-hours per year.
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Treasury: Check Into the 'Bad Credit Hotel'
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - October 29, 2008
It's unclear how this interactive game tests credit know-how.
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Illinois Offers Intramural Wii Leagues
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - October 17, 2008
Virtual bowling and tennis are now available.
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Barack Obama's Ad Campaign Goes From Puerto Rico to a Video Game
By
Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 14, 2008
Obama's ads can be seen everywhere from Puerto Rico to a virtual race track.
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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.
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Google's Next Frontier: Video Games?
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - September 12, 2008
Company may be testing the waters.
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Spore Spawns Virtual Protest
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - September 10, 2008
Gamers lash out on Amazon.com; meanwhile, EA's stock near 52-week low.
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Will Spore Give EA a Boost?
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - September 8, 2008
Much-hyped game could inject new life into company's ailing stock.
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It Still Takes Smarts to Snag a Wii
By
David LaGesse
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Dave's Download - August 28, 2008
They don't stay in stock long—iTrackr finds one at a local store.
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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
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Wii Sports Beats Sofa But Loses to Real Athletics
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 23, 2008
'Exergaming' is better than being sedentary, but actual sports burn more calories.
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Wii Shortage Finally Seems to Be Easing
By
David LaGesse
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Dave's Download - July 17, 2008
Nintendo's popular game console lingers on Best Buy's site for hours.
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Wii Beer Pong Game Denounced by Frat Advisers
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - July 15, 2008
Group says game glorifies binge drinking and especially criticizes its teen rating.
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Health Buzz: Hepatitis C and Other Health News
Health - May 19, 2008
Shingles vaccinations, and video games as exercise tools
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