Starfield almost immediately nudges its players to the edges of the cosmos. In the opening hours of the role-playing video game, it's possible to land your spaceship on Earth's moon or zip 16 light-years from a remote outpost to Alpha Centauri. When you open your map and zoom out from a planet, you can behold its surrounding solar system; zoom out again, and you're scrolling past luminous stars and the mysterious worlds that orbit them.
Read MoreShe wanted a different solution for her ADHD-and an ad she found about a clinical trial for a video game geared toward adults with ADHD sounded like a good option. "I'm not a game player, but when I commit to something I stay to it and I really wanted to try this." The video game was EndeavorOTC, which launched in the Apple App store in June.
Read MoreWhile the exploitation of gaming content and spaces by extremist actors is a relatively new phenomenon and research in this area is sparse, it has become clear that extremists are seeking to utilise video games, gaming platforms, and gaming-related content for their ends.
Read MoreThe game, The Legend of the Lost Emerald, won a top prize this month at the 54th Annual Public Media Awards. "We have a vision to see games used as a vehicle to connect the public with contemporary research through media and this project is a testament to how successful that strategy can be."
Read MoreGamification, as defined in the dictionary, is "The application of typical elements of game playing to other areas of activity." This article will explore why gamifying education is essential, especially since we are now living in a time of remote learning and educating. Gamification - an Overview The turning point for gamification in education came with the development and creation of Foldit, a highly-popular online puzzle video game.
Read MoreA year ago, Nintendo released a remastered version of one its most loved Nintendo 64 games, Pokémon Snap. We've been raving about this game on DCW since it was first released, and the growing popularity of photography-based video games doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon.
Read MoreThe course teaches students how history is represented in games, how games have influenced history, and which methods are used in video game research. "We wanted to convey some of these ideas about how to do research about video games, about how to think about video games historically, and how to study video games like novels or films," Bolman said.
Read MoreIt's being developed by indie video game company Fundamental Studios. In a post, the company revealed that What's the Matter? is the first game to be launched in a series of educational games.
Read MoreWithin this realm of video game design lies the concept of linear games and nonlinear games. Games like the Uncharted series, most Call of Duty or Battlefield single-player campaigns, and Dead Space are examples of linear games.
Read MoreThe Legend of Zelda is my favorite video game franchise. Before Ocarina of Time, I had never even heard of the Zelda franchise so I didn't really know what to expect- I certainly didn't realize that I was about to start one of the greatest games ever made.
Read MoreRegular video game use was linked to a lower risk of depressive symptoms among boys but not girls. On the other hand, frequent social media use was linked to a higher risk of depressive symptoms among girls but not boys.
Read MoreA company interested in treating ADHD opted or a different route, instead aiming to develop a prescription video game. Akili Interactive Labs looks to add another valuable tool to this arsenal, video games. While many brain-training video games make plenty of claims, they do not seek FDA approval. Akili Interactive Labs is unique as they looked towards validating their game.
Read MoreAt a virtual children's event from the Mattapoisett Library on Oct. 24, kids learned about what they can find right outside their doorsteps using the popular game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."
Read MoreAfter turning Shadow into one of the most valuable French startup, Freund stepped back and took some time to think about his second act. He spent some time with his two children aged 5 and 8 years old. From his experience, most education apps are focused on one knowledge area in particular and are somewhat basic.
Read MoreEndeavor RX uses a video game interface to activate the prefrontal cortex of the brain.
Read MoreJoye served as a consultant for "Beyond Blue," the newest video game from E-Line Media, and also worked with the researchers behind the British Broadcasting Corporation's "Blue Planet II.".
Read MoreFourth-year design media arts student Emily Teng said she recognized the overall lack of mental health representation in media and responded by creating "Little By Little By Little" - a narrative video game focused on psychological well-being for her senior capstone project.
Read MoreAfter years of waiting, Akili Interactive has finally received FDA De Novo marketing authorization for EndeavorRx, its video-game digital therapeutic for children aged 8 to 12 years with ADHD. This is the first game-based therapeutic that the FDA has greenlit for any condition, the regulatory agency noted in its announcement.
Read MoreUndergraduates celebrated later in the day with a second video game commencement at 2 p.m. Family and friends could watch a live stream on Twitch, a popular gaming platform. Sitting at home individually with their controllers, the graduates in the game did what they couldn't have in real life because of the virus: hugged their friends, walked across the stage and shook hands with their professors.
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