Business Week has put together a very nice slideshow of the history of video game consoles. Each picture has a small description about the console. It is definitely a step back in time.
Wired Second Life travel guide
Wired has compiled a travel guide to Second Life. The guide tells you "where to go and what to do."
Scientists say that games are good
The Federation of American Scientists have published a report on educational games. The report finds that: Many video games require players to master skills in demand by today’s employers. There are several attributes of games that would be useful for application in learning. There are differences between games for education and games for entertainment. A... Continue Reading →
Why video games could be tools for educators
IGN has an article about the impact of video games on learning. It's a pretty good overview of James Gee's work, and even includes an interview with him. (Just ignore the last sentence in the first paragraph ;)). Some excerpts worth pondering: Videogames always teach you skills in the order you need them, starting... Continue Reading →
If at first you don’t succeed
......try and try again. That's what my mama told me, and it's also the lesson that one gets from playing video games. The frustration that one gets from trying and failing in a video game can make you so mad you want to spit fire, but the elation and sense of satisfaction that one gets... Continue Reading →
Learning about instructional design from video games
I've taken a new interest in gaming lately. It's driving my wife a little nuts, and I can understand why. She's wondering why in the world I've recently started playing my Playstation 2 again, after it sat dormant and dusty for quite a long time. I suppose part of my renewed interest in gaming has... Continue Reading →
Second Life Links
Some of the creators of the Second Life Library 2.0 project have an article on the Serious Games Resources site. It's a good overview of the project. For those interested in adding a little action to their SL objects, a list of LSL functions can be found here and there is also a list of... Continue Reading →
An introduction to game modding
Getting Started with Mods If you are new to the Mod DB or just mods in general, this page will provide all the information you need to get involved. Whethor you want to play, make, discuss or simply read about mods, we have everything to get you started.
Playstation 2 consoles still selling like hotcakes
According to a post on Ars Technica, the current generation PlayStation 2 continues to outsell next-generation XBOX 360 in the U.S. The post states: Since the release of the Xbox 360, Microsoft has averaged 246,000 console sales each month in the US, while the PS2 has seen an average of 473,000 units—a number bolstered by... Continue Reading →