Computing Our Children's Future

Maria Klawe, 12.11.2009

Today's Internet-savvy, video game-saturated culture has lulled parents into thinking that children already know what they need to know. But the ability to operate a PC, use a Wii, or surf the Web isn't enough.

Caution: Surge Ahead ... and Slide Back

Randall Amster, 12.09.2009

Peace educator, author, and activist

It seems that we've taken yet another step backward with this new headlong offensive aimed at "peace and prosperity" -- and no amount of linguistic manipulation toward "forward movement" can effectively counter that actuality.

Video Games And Children -- What's The Right Amount?

Soren Gordhamer, 12.08.2009

Soren is the author of Wisdom 2.0 (HarperOne, 2009).

Many of us do not want to exclude our kids from the latest technologies, but at the same time know how easily games can take over a child's life, such that they become less able to be creative.

Despite Reports, Gay Cheating Elves Haven't Quite Rocked the Video Gaming World

Eliot Schrefer, 12.09.2009

I've spent many hours in recent weeks living in the virtual world of Dragon Age Origins. So is Zevran bisexual? After playing the game, it seems that the elf rogue may swing both ways.

Loom: A Curiously Beautiful Game from Lucasarts

Alex Remington, 12.06.2009

Pop culture lover and Yahoo Sports baseball blogger

George Lucas's videogame Loom is the spiritual ancestor to all the innovative Flash games with beautiful interfaces and short runtimes. Nineteen years after its release, it's as curiously out of time as it was in 1990.

Improviser in Chief

Mike Bonifer, 12.11.2009

Mike Bonifer is the author of Gamechangers -- Improvisation for Business in the Networked World

David Brooks expresses a mystifying lack of comprehension at how the Obama team rolls.

How To Buy Holiday Gifts For Kids

Delia Lloyd, 12.03.2009

Delia Lloyd is an American writer based in London. Her work has appeared in The International Herald ...

When I scanned my Facebook account this morning, one friend talked about how much she hates Christmas shopping; I was so stressed out that I bought all my presents in November.

Tiger Woods: The End of Privacy: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer December 3, 2009

Shelly Palmer, 12.03.2009

President, National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, NY

The recent Tiger Woods scandal has shed light on the lack of privacy in the digital world. Alleged text messages and voice messages are assumed to ...

Xbox, FarmVille and the Need to Play and Socialize With Others

Jenny Darroch, 12.02.2009

Marketing strategy expert at Claremont Graduate University

It might be that sales of video games have taken a dip because of the recession or because consumers are finding other means to relax and have fun, either alone or with others.

The Beast Within: A Cautionary Tale About Overuse Of Video

Alex Remington, 11.25.2009

Pop culture lover and Yahoo Sports baseball blogger

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery is a game that's fun to play, but saddled by a lot of bad acting that's no longer mitigated because the technology is no longer cutting-edge.

Why DJ Hero Flopped

Joshua Glazer, 11.18.2009

Editor and Content Director, "URB Magazine" and URB.com

It's being widely reported that Activision's highly anticipated new game, DJ Hero, undersold in it's first weeks on the market. Ars Technica has a pre...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Versus Lack of Duty: Bad Mom 1

Anne Z. Boxer, 11.11.2009

Boulder writer

Don't know about the rest of you with teenage boys but the entire purpose of Veterans' Day Eve was procuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Even here in Boulder getting this game was no easy feat.

Interview with Christy Marx, Creator of Jem and Author of Comic Books, Computer Games, and Television

Alex Remington, 11.10.2009

Pop culture lover and Yahoo Sports baseball blogger

Christy Marx isn't a household name, but she's a writer who's had success in nearly every medium. Among her more popular works were the 1980s televisi...

Wii: An Indoor Fix To Childhood Obesity

Dr. Cara Natterson, 11.09.2009

Pediatrician and Author

The fact that parents don't let their kids play outside has translated into an ever-growing epidemic of childhood obesity.

Highly Anticipated New Call of Duty Game Hits Stores Tomorrow: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer November 9, 2009

Shelly Palmer, 11.09.2009

President, National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, NY

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will hit stores tomorrow. The new game in the popular Activision series has been lauded by gaming critics and is one ...

10 Things I Wish I'd Known as a Student

Jennifer Kushell, 10.14.2009

Social entrepreneur, author, global workforce evangelist dedicated to making an impact

The most popular and highest achieving kids in school are not always the most successful in the real world. Success in the academic bubble does not translate to success in work and real life.

World of Warcraft in Colorado

Ef Rodriguez, 10.12.2009

Social Media Writer, Blogger

So among the millions of Americans prancing around the online world of Azeroth, casting fire spells against the undead, there are only five Mile High players? Nonsense. I think they're hiding.

New Study Shows that Children Who Play Educational Video Games Wrongly Believe 'Education Leads to Success'

Ben Berkon, 11.25.2009

Comedy Writer/Blogger, SomethingYouShouldRead.com

"There was an astonishingly high percentage of misinformed children who are in for a real surprise," said STAThead executive Bill Myers.

Read This Story, Get Way Smarter

eSarcasm, 11.18.2009

eSarcasm.com -- Geek humor gone wild.

With all the info out there, it's tough to keep track of what's good for your brain and what's bad. So, being your virtual doctor, I decided to decipher all the studies and put them together into one simple guide for you.

What Makes People Want to Play Rock Band and Guitar Hero?

Gary Marcus, 11.14.2009

Director of the NYU Infant Language Learning Center, and Professor of Psychology at NYU

I suspect monkeys could be trained to play Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and yet the two games together have grossed over three billion dollars

The SexBox: 10 X-Rated Games We Want to See

eSarcasm, 11.13.2009

eSarcasm.com -- Geek humor gone wild.

A Silicon Valley company is trying to build an adult-oriented video game system called the SexBox, as evidenced by a recently uncovered trademark application.