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Virus attacks Android phones in China

Virus attacks Android phones in China

Spreads via popular game downloads.
Jim Finkle Jan 3 2011 12:05PM Security
'Serious games' for the Aussie industry

'Serious games' for the Aussie industry

Gaming gets serious.
Liz Tay May 7 2010 2:37PM Software
US Army spends millions on video games

US Army spends millions on video games

The U.S. Army plans to spend $50 million on developing video games over the next six years for training soldiers.
Egan Orion Nov 26 2008 3:42PM Software
1000 people, police, queue up for Wrath of the Lich King launch

1000 people, police, queue up for Wrath of the Lich King launch

So many people turned up to last night’s Sydney launch of Wrath of the Lich King that the police arrived to ask organisers to turn the music down.
Kathryn Small Nov 14 2008 3:19PM Software
Games vending machines to appear on UK streets

Games vending machines to appear on UK streets

Sony Entertainment and Universal Pictures have teamed up to bring "instant entertainment" vending machines, packed chock full of PS3 games, Blu-ray movies and downloadable music, to Britain’s street corners.
Sylvie Barak Nov 5 2008 2:47PM Software
Google slips AdSense into games

Google slips AdSense into games

Google is rolling out a new version of its AdSense advertising program for game developers.
Shaun Nichols Oct 9 2008 3:21PM Networking
Pirated games businessman jailed for 15 months

Pirated games businessman jailed for 15 months

A man who set up a business selling pirated games on consoles has been jailed for 15 months and fined US$415,900.
Iain Thomson Aug 26 2008 3:20PM Security
Psychologists tout educational benefits of video games

Psychologists tout educational benefits of video games

Video games could benefit students by improving gamers’ problem-solving skills, dexterity, and scientific thinking, psychologists say.
Liz Tay Aug 19 2008 12:44PM Software
Athletes to blog Olympic Games

Athletes to blog Olympic Games

Athletes at the forthcoming Beijing Olympics will be blogging their experiences in between competing for medals.
Staff Writers Jul 28 2008 9:27AM Software
Computer games make players less violent

Computer games make players less violent

A new study of computer gamers has found that a session in front of World of Warcraft can make players less stressed and more calm..
Iain Thomson Apr 7 2008 3:09PM Software
Olympics website hosting 'pirated' games

Olympics website hosting 'pirated' games

The Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee has removed a game from its official website after complaints that it was substantially copied from an independent US developer's work..
Simon Burns Mar 11 2008 7:51AM Software
Games and ads boost Sohu profits

Games and ads boost Sohu profits

Profits at Chinese web portal Sohu.com almost tripled in the last quarter of 2007, the company reported today.

Simon Burns Feb 6 2008 3:22PM Software
Software pirate in crabs for games scam

Software pirate in crabs for games scam

A UK man who sold counterfeit games, films and music to trawlermen in exchange for a box of crabs has been fined £3,000.
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008 2:35PM Security
Violent video games pose public health risk

Violent video games pose public health risk

A team at the University of Michigan claims to have found evidence that violent computer games can harm children..
Iain Thomson Nov 30 2007 8:07AM Software
Mobile games market to hit US$10bn by 2009

Mobile games market to hit US$10bn by 2009

End-user generated revenues from mobile games will reach nearly US$10bn by 2009, according to a new report.
Staff Writers Nov 12 2007 2:31PM Financial Services
Warner Bros to acquire TT Games

Warner Bros to acquire TT Games

Warner Bros has entered into an agreement to acquire independent game developer TT Games..
Staff Writers Nov 12 2007 7:22AM Software
Casual games help reduce stress

Casual games help reduce stress

Playing casual games for just five minutes a day can help lower stress levels by reducing blood pressure, slowing breathing and lowering the heart rate, new research claims..
Oct 16 2007 7:11AM Training & Development
Computer games help parents bond with kids

Computer games help parents bond with kids

Computer games can help parents and grandparents bond with their children and grandchildren, according to new research.
Clement James Aug 30 2007 12:10PM Software
EA delays games for OS X

EA delays games for OS X

Two months after game maker Electronic Arts promised to increase its development efforts for OS X, Mac users are still waiting to get in the game.
Shaun Nichols Aug 15 2007 12:57PM Software
Sony pulls three retro games from PSN

Sony pulls three retro games from PSN

Sony has pulled three of its retro PSOne games from the PlayStation Network (PSN), its online networking platform for the PlayStation 3, due to severe technical issues.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2007 12:55PM Software

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