Showing posts with label games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label games. Show all posts
Sunday, September 30, 2018

300 New Words Have Been Added To The Scrabble Dictionary

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The Guardian: Yowza! 300 new words added to Scrabble dictionary Scrabble players will have to rethink their game after new words, includ...
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Token Change For 'Monopoly'

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Photo : Hasbro Token Change For 'Monopoly' To Replace An Iconic Piece -- USA   Today Fans can vote in Hasbro's campaign ...
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

A History Of Tetris

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Tetris: Can A Cold War Classic Evolve For The Touchscreen? -- The Verge The game couldn't be simpler. One of seven shapes falls from the...
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Are Terror Groups Using Computer Games To Plot Attacks?

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A scene from the popular video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3." ( Activision ) The Real Call of Duty: Terror Gangs 'Usin...
Monday, September 13, 2010

Video Games: The Skills From Zapping ’Em

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From The Economist: Playing fast-action video games helps decision-making. THE relentless march of technology into everyday life has always ...
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Video Games May Hinder Learning For Boys

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Video games could hinder academic performance for boys, a new study finds. Credit: Dreamstime. From Live Science: Parents who buy their chil...
Sunday, January 31, 2010

Fun Inc: Why Games are the 21st Century's Most Serious Business -- Book Review

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A scene from Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for Technology (2005). From The Guardian: Here is a compelling defence of the much malig...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Modern Warfare 2 On Course To Sell $500m Within 24hrs Of Launch

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From Times Online: The debut of the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 looks sure to become the most successful product launch in the...
Saturday, October 10, 2009

Card Counters' Days Are Numbered

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From New Scientist: GAMBLERS who adopt a well-known probability strategy to beat the house at blackjack beware - UK researchers have develop...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

What's Luck Got To Do With It? The Math Of Gambling

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From New Scientist: FIVE years ago, Londoner Ashley Revell sold his house, all his possessions and cashed in his life savings. It raised £76...
Thursday, July 9, 2009

Rubik Cube Inventor Devises New Puzzle To Drive Us All To Distraction

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From Times Online: His cube was one of the most popular and infuriating toys of all time. Now Professor Ernö Rubik is hoping that the sphere...
Monday, April 6, 2009

Poker Skills Could Sway Gaming Laws

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Looking more skilful by the day (Image: Nick Koudis/ Digital Vision/Getty) From New Scientist: IS POKER a game of skill or luck? For regular...
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Monday, February 2, 2009

Rubik's Revenge: Cube Inventor Set To Launch 21st Century Version Of Iconic Puzzle

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Rubik's 360 (Click On Image To Enlarge) From The Daily Telegraph: For a few years the Rubik's Cube had millions under its spell. Ump...
Monday, October 20, 2008

Monopoly Brings Out the Worst in People

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From Live Science: Last weekend we had some folks over to play Monopoly. There were four adults and three kids, and we all wanted some famil...