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Confronting autism with videogames

Autism is still very much a mystery. Its cause is largely unknown, and has been inaccurately attributed to many things. It is a spectrum disorder and the way it manifests itself differs greatly from person to person. For those with high functioning autism, navigating the social world can be a baffli

Gamifying microloans to help women in Kenya

Videogames for charity is not a new thing. What is novel is making a game with the primary function of financial assistance. Seeds is an upcoming mobile app that does just this. [The game director’s] interest in microlending first came from a 2009 New York Times article entitled “Saving the World’s

Sackboy, the Mario of the Playstation?

LittleBigPlanet is one of Sony’s great successes, not only because LBP has sold so well, but because it appeals to such a massive audience. Little kids can play it, adults can play it, and they can play it together. Does this sound like any other game? Mario perhaps? One thing that has plagued Sony

Microsoft will pay you to play Halo. All you have to give them is your soul

Microsoft has a novel campaign to encourage people to play Halo 4’s multiplayer: pay them with Microsoft points. Here is the breakdown: Play 35 or more hours, and get 100 Points, OR Play 70 or more hours, and get 300 Points, OR Play 140 or more hours, and get 600 Points Remember, this promotion ends

Gameplay might not be as important as we think

The Astronauts is a game developer blog that has thrown a wrench in my conception of games. They have post up which shows five games and their five most memorable moments.  BIOSHOCK First ten minutes. Entering Rapture. CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 No Russian. You take part in an airport massacre o