by Kourosh | Oct 3, 2008 | On Technology
The Pew Internet and American Life Project have put together a survey report called Teens, Video Games and Civics. Download the pdf here. Apparently it was a project inspired by the idea that kids are spending time on video games to the point that they...
by Kourosh | Aug 11, 2008 | On Mind, On Technology
Apparently a few libraries are willing to put together a study to determine if there is any truth to the matter. My view is obvious. If Video Game Play and Addiction says anything, it is that games can be playgrounds in which people learn. A game is a...
by Kourosh | Jul 31, 2008 | On Technology
Gamers are a group of folks who game. (I guess that works as a definition.) But since when do they have a responsibility? Since always. Whatever it is a person does, whether it is as an individual or shared as a group, that person represents the larger...
by Kourosh | Jun 16, 2008 | On Technology
Massively points out a nicely written piece on Kotaku about a gamer who “powerlevels” a character. The story is presented in three parts: Part I Part II Part III Powerleveling is a type of service, generally considered against the rules, for...
by Kourosh | Jun 10, 2008 | On Mind, On Technology
Games are increasingly being recognized as having educational potential. For example, The Escapist points to an article listing a top 25 sims and games for the classroom. But even games that do not consider themselves “edutainment” can hold...
