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Exclusive Interview: Zach Wigal of Gamers Outreach Foundation, Microsoft MVP award winner

by Lucy Newman on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:15 AM

When I last spoke with Zach Wigal, founder of Gamers Outreach Foundation, he was just finishing up a Halo 3 tournament in January to raise funds for his community. I caught up with Wigala few weeks ago and learned he has just earned the Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award.… Continue Reading »

Britain, Microsoft UK backing Byron Review. US looking

by Pulkit Chandna on Mar 30, 2008 at 11:59 PM

The UK is all set to revamp the videogame rating system according to the recommendations made by Dr. Tanya Byron, who is heading a review into the ill effects of games and the internet in the U.K. Byron told Next-Gen that the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has assured her… Continue Reading »

Tanya Byron recommends game ratings overhaul in Britain

by Pulkit Chandna on Mar 30, 2008 at 11:02 PM

Dr. Tanya Byron, a clinical psychologist, who is heading an independent review into the ill effects of games and internet on kids, published a report on Thursday (March 27, 2008). In the report titled “Safer Children in a Digital World” she has made several recommendations regarding children’s safety in cyberspace… Continue Reading »

Study attributes increased mental growth to videogames

by Pulkit Chandna on Feb 13, 2008 at 04:22 PM

There have been scores of surveys and studies prejudicially elucidating the cons of video gaming in recent times. But like every other form of entertainment even video gaming has its pros which are incontrovertible. According to a report on The Evening Sun, a new research has found that video games… Continue Reading »

Parents find constructive way to limit kids’ time playing videogames

by Madison, Phil on Nov 12, 2007 at 01:16 PM

A couple in Canada have found an interesting way of controlling their children’s time playing video games. They use a unique system where when the children do things such as read, practice music, or exercise they are rewarded with time to play video games. Initially Dave and Lina Caputo of… Continue Reading »

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