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Why do we keep returning to video games? Simple rewards
Kai Ryssdal Dec 18, 2012
Students at USC's video game design school say jumping and flying are the fun experiences that keep us coming back to classic games.
Shutting off the Internet in Syria, resisting the smartphone craze, and celebrating Pong at 40
David Brancaccio Nov 30, 2012
An Internet and telecom blackout hits Syria, Pew research numbers get to the bottom of why some avoid buying smartphones, and the video game Pong turns 40-years-old.
With Kickstarter, gamers take control
Ben Bergman Nov 21, 2012
Video game producers are turning to the crowd-funding site Kickstarter to fund their projects. And people are forking over the big bucks with no guarantee they'll actually get their hands on the video game.
Switching up the violent video game trend
Jeff Horwich Aug 7, 2012
Each time there's a mass shooting in the real world, people ponder again the link between violent media and violent actions. The link isn't clear in recent cases -- and it's not proven as a general matter. But is there any harm in investigating alternatives?
E3: Video game consoles aren’t just for video games
John Moe Jun 5, 2012
As a new generation of consoles looms, current models are being packaged up for movies and socializing.
Giant video gaming conference E3 gets going in L.A.
Queena Kim Jun 5, 2012
And it's all about the game consoles. How will Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony stave off mobile and social games?
Nintendo reports first annual operating loss
Bob Moon Apr 26, 2012
Pioneer electronic game developer Nintendo loses its edge as Apple products and smart phones become popular for gaming.
2012: The mobile web election
John Moe Apr 23, 2012
Candidates are scrambling to figure out web on-the-go by November. Plus, a new "Frogger."
Greenpeace says Apple and Amazon have dirty clouds
John Moe Apr 19, 2012
Greenpeace says some companies running cloud services are doing better than others from an environmental stewardship point of view. It gives Amazon and Apple Fs. Plus, "The Legend of Grimrock" shows you the fun to be had while trapped in a dungeon.
Hacktivists outnumber regular hackers in data theft
John Moe Mar 23, 2012
A new report says hacktivist hacks now outnumber traditional for-profit cybercrime attacks. Plus, new efforts to stop cramming and gamers demand a better ending.
