Added: 25.09.2013 8:18 | 7 views | 0 comments


A recent study conducted at the University of Missouri indicates that escapism, social interaction and constant rewards have caused an increase in unhealthy gaming habits among adults. In short; more and more people are finding themselves addicted to video games, and it's easy to see why. Joe Hilgard, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the MU College of Arts and Science, has stated what he believes to be the cause of this rising addiction.

Added: 25.09.2013 3:18 | 7 views | 0 comments


University of Missouri just finished a big study on video game use among adults, and why MMOs can be dangerously addictive.

Added: 24.09.2013 20:33 | 11 views | 0 comments



A new research study carried out at the University of Missouri points to some disturbing trends in video games regarding addiction that some of you may already be aware of with MMOs, RPGs and some social/casual games. While these studies are usually dismissed within the gaming community, some of the results were actually very intriguing.

Added: 20.09.2013 5:23 | 6 views | 0 comments


Although certain stereotypes persist, gaming is no longer an activity reserved for geeky kids and young adults. Researchers from the University of Washington present a number of fascinating findings collected by the Entertainment Software Association perhaps, most significantly, that 68 percent of American households play video or PC games and among those, the age of the average gamer is a surprising 35 years old.

Added: 18.09.2013 11:19 | 5 views | 0 comments


A look at the history of this beautiful franchise (Grand Theft Auto) from the creators beginnings to today. Sam, born in 1971, and Dan Houser, born in 1974, were both born in London and the children of divorce lawyer Walter Houser and actress Geraldine Moffat. They were fascinated with American culture and video games while growing up, and went to St Paul's School in London and Oxford University and University of London. Sam eventually got a job at BMG and then BMG Interactive, BMG's technology and video game division. He met Jamie King while working there. The company published a few games, but they weren't the games he wanted. Then one day, Dave Jones of DMA Design stopped by looking for a publisher for a game called Race 'n' Chase.

Added: 18.09.2013 2:24 | 3 views | 0 comments


Hideo Kojimas recent decision to sexualise Quiet, a female character appearing in the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 5 game, has prompted a prominent Australian academic to issue a reality check to the industry. Kojima was originally quoted as saying he wanted to create a more erotic character when Quiet, a female protagonist in MGS5, appeared scantily in combat gear. He later clarified that he meant sexy but does that make Kojimas intentions any better or worse? Australian gender studies expert Dr Liz Conor from Monash University says no.

Added: 18.09.2013 1:18 | 0 views | 0 comments


Hideo Kojimas recent decision to sexualise Quiet, a female character appearing in the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 5 game, has prompted a prominent Australian academic to issue a reality check to the industry. Kojima was originally quoted as saying he wanted to create a more erotic character when Quiet, a female protagonist in MGS5, appeared scantily in combat gear. He later clarified that he meant sexy but does that make Kojimas intentions any better or worse? Australian gender studies expert Dr Liz Conor from Monash University says no.