VIDEO GAMES
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! Seven Benefits of Roleplaying Games
A student at the University of Minnesota Duluth has written a column for the Duluth News Tribune implying that video games, or perhaps roleplaying games, or perhaps first-person shooters, or perhaps t...
Posted on 12/23/12 at 8:26 PM
REAL MONEY You don't have to be loaded to enjoy video games.
So there I was, staring at the elder dragon with my mace in one hand and a lightening spell in the other. The dragon was sure he had me and dove straight down. As I strafed left to avoid his horrific ...
Posted on 2/25/12 at 9:59 AM
JIMMY JABBER There’s no one to blame but yourself for missing class
Video games are the reason for students struggles in school as much as food is to blame for peoples weight issues. College often is a persons first taste of freedom (loads of free time) from parental ...
Posted on 12/27/11 at 1:00 AM
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.
By Derrik J. Lang , May 21, 2013
'Sonic' video games coming exclusively to Nintendo
Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo. Sega says it will exclusively release the next three games starring the popular blue critter on Nintendo platforms. The first title will be called "Sonic Lost World" and is set for release on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS later this year.
By Derrick J. Lang , May 17, 2013
'The Legend of Zelda' game coming to Nintendo 3DS 
The Japanese gaming giant announced plans Wednesday to bring a new "The Legend of Zelda" installment to its hand-held gaming system.
By Derrik J. Lang , April 17, 2013
Sci-Fi TV show 'Defiance' dovetails drama with video game
Science-fiction drama "Defiance" wants to go where no television series has gone before, weaving a show with an online video game to achieve the elusive goal of parlaying success on one entertainment platform to another.
By Eric Kelsey , April 13, 2013
Brain games try to tackle schizophrenia
Believing that brains can be trained through the use of specialized computer programs, researchers are focusing on helping people with schizophrenia, which can cause them to hear imagined voices or believe that others are controlling or plotting against them.
By Hristio Boytchev , March 11, 2013
National Guard trains soliders on video games
There's nothing new about a roomful of guys playing videogames. But at the National Guard's Camp Ripley in central Minnesota, one video game could have life or death consequences.
By Jessica Mador , February 17, 2013
School's Minecraft Club teaches more than how to play a video game
Students participating in the new Minecraft Club at a Farmington, Minn., school might just think they’re playing a cool game, but without realizing it, they’re also learning elements of reading, math and physics, as well as a few good social skills.
By Michelle Leonard , February 14, 2013
Sony likely to unveil next PlayStation on Feb. 20
Sony is poised to unveil the next PlayStation game console on Feb. 20, a date that would give the Japanese electronics company a head start over Microsoft's expected announcement of an Xbox 360 successor in June.
By Barbara Ortutay , February 01, 2013
What every gamer needs to know, improve your experience
Gaming, like most forms of entertainment, is evolving rapidly and going more mobile than ever. If the holiday season has left you with gift cards and cash to spend, help yourself take your gaming on the go.
January 27, 2013
In gun debate, video game industry defends itself
The video game industry, blamed by some for fostering a culture of violence, defended its practices Friday at a White House meeting exploring how to prevent horrific shootings like the recent Connecticut elementary school massacre.
By Erica Werner and Julie Pace , January 11, 2013
'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' aims toward future
When the latest installment in the wildly popular "Call of Duty" video game franchise is released Tuesday, it will transport fans to a completely new place: the future.
By Derrik J. Lang , November 09, 2012
Gov. Dayton declares open season on video games
One of the big messages at the 10th annual Minnesota Governor's Deer Opener in Winona on the opening weekend of the firearms deer season was the need to get kids away from their Xboxes and into the outdoors.
By Associated Press , November 05, 2012
Founding Father featured in popular new video game
One of the biggest game releases of the upcoming holiday season is immersing players in the Revolutionary War, with key cameos from George Washington, Ben Franklin and other Founding Fathers. Assassin's Creed III is due for release Tuesday.
By Matthew Barakat , October 30, 2012
Nintendo says Wii U will launch on Nov. 18
Nintendo's upcoming Wii U gaming console will start at $300 and go on sale in the U.S. on Nov. 18, in time for the holidays, the company said Thursday.
By Barbara Ortutay , September 13, 2012
'Final Fantasy XIII-2': Time to reflect on the golden days
If you ever find yourself in a crowd of hard-core console gamers and want to earn some instant cred (or just get them off your back), simply stare off into the distance, sigh wistfully and mutter that nothing will ever compare with the dozens of blissful hours you spent with that ineffable 1997 masterpiece, "Final Fantasy VII."
By Seth Schiesel , February 03, 2012
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