Computer Games : Science World Report

Aug 23, 2016 05:21 AM EDT

Outreach ‘Aftermath': Pixel Spill Announces Launch Of The New Cosmonaut Conspiracy Game

Pixel Spill released a live action trailer on Youtube for their new conspiracy thriller game, Outreach: "Aftermath".

Feb 09, 2016 11:45 AM EST

The Future of Gaming: New Technique to Upload a Digital Avatar of Yourself into a Game

Want to see the future of gaming? Then all you have to do is look in the mirror.

Aug 04, 2015 01:51 PM EDT

Virtual Reality: How Technology is on the Brink of Taking Us to Virtual Worlds

Virtual reality (VR) has been around for quite some time. But it's only now that it's become affordable enough and realistic enough to be a viable device.

Feb 28, 2014 10:21 PM EST

We've Delivered Our Citizen Kane, Now Give Gaming an Oscars Ceremony

Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, actresses and directors are, by now, finalising their outfits and having their manicures in preparation for the impending Oscars ceremony on 2 March. It’s considerably quieter over in the games industry.

Nov 01, 2013 05:10 PM EDT

Video Gaming Shown to Grow Brain Regions for Memory, Planning and Orientation

Video gaming causes increases in the brain regions responsible for spatial orientation, memory formation and strategic planning as well as fine motor skills. This has been shown in a new study conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and Charité University Medicine St. Hedwig-Kra...

Aug 15, 2013 09:45 PM EDT

Zerg in Starcraft? Research Shows How to Win in RTS Computer Games

Computer science researchers have developed a technique to determine which strategies give players an edge at winning in multi-player (action) real-time strategy (ARTS) games, such as Defense of the Ancients (DotA), Warcraft III and Starcraft II.

Jul 22, 2013 11:12 PM EDT

Violent Videogames: Why The 'Null Effect' Shouldn't Be Shot Down

The debate over the impact of playing violent videogames on aggressive attitudes and behaviour is a long and heated one. Based on my research, I would argue the link is not as straightforward as A + B = C: we should be looking further afield than our gun-toting avatars.