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Marijuana with video games good for memory?

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 15:26 by Jaspreet Virk

While the federal government has ruled out petition to legalize marijuana for medical uses, saying it has no therapeutic benefits and is as dangerous and addictive as heroine, a new study claims marijuana combined with video games can improve memory.

Protecting content made Sony hacker's target

Tue, 06/28/2011 - 14:37 by Dipankar Roy
Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony Corp.

According to Howard Stringer, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Sony Corporation, efforts to protect its’ contents from piracy made the company a victim of hacking that led to the leak of the PlayStation Network (PSN) users account.

Confirmed: Wii successor finally coming!

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 17:23 by NeelamGoswami

Japanese video games giant Nintendo has confirmed that it will be launching a new version of its massively successful Wii home console in 2012.

Feds crack down on online gambling sites

Sat, 04/16/2011 - 15:02 by Anter Prakash Singh

The U.S. Federal authorities have shut down three online gaming sites, Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, and Absolute Poker. These sites and the operating companies' executives have been charged with bank fraud and money laundering among others, reported L.A. Times.

Playing video games can enhance post-stroke motor skills- study

Fri, 04/08/2011 - 20:29 by NeelamGoswami

While experts around the world say that playing video game can be dangerous to human health, a new research suggests the video games and virtual reality games can be an effective strategy in improving motor and cognitive skills in people who have had a stroke.

Sony allowed access to PS3 hacker's PayPal account

Thu, 03/17/2011 - 15:01 by Yasser Ali

A judge has granted Sony Corporation the right to access PayPal account of George Hotz, the infamous Sony PlayStation 3 hacker.

Microsoft's Kinect sets Guinness World Record for sales

Fri, 03/11/2011 - 16:22 by Yasser Ali

The news is sure to please Xbox 360 fans. Microsoft has set a Guinness World Record by selling more than 10 million Kinect systems for the Xbox 360 to retailers.

Agassi offers Steffi's naked photo for highest bid

Sat, 01/15/2011 - 16:26 by Jaspreet Virk

Wondering to what limit one can go for raising funds for a charity? Well, the former tennis star Andre Agassi used his wife's nude photo to solicit higher bids in a Taiwan auction.

Activision seeking EA’s addition in ongoing West-Zampella lawsuit

Wed, 12/22/2010 - 11:07 by Priyanka

It seems like the publisher of worldwide blockbuster gaming title "Call of Duty: Black Ops,” Activision Inc. is not in mood to let either its ex-Infinity Ward execs Jason West and Vince Zampella (who defected few months back) or their support Electronic Arts walk easily away from the mess they created.
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Blame game in Jackson family over; gaming console on the anvil

Tue, 06/15/2010 - 10:45 by Jamie Anderson

Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, backpedals! Just a day after Joe’s remarks that Katherine, mother of the now deceased pop icon Michael, was responsible for the death of his son, went public, the Jackson family patriarch changed track.

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Crunchyroll release 'Become the Avatar'

Sat, 06/12/2010 - 15:41 by Jaspreet Virk

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Crunchyroll, Inc., Thursday announced the release of 'Become the Avatar,' freeplay interactive social media game and experience.

'Become the Avatar' is available on The Last Airbender movie website.

Based on M. Night Shyamalan's July 2, 2010 3D release 'The Last Airbender' new release will allow the fans of the movie to play as any one of the Four Nations in a casual, 'level-up' adventure.

Announcing the release of 'Become the Avatar,' Paramount EVP of Interactive Marketing Strategy & Film Production Amy Powell said, “We have noticed a high affinity for social media among potential moviegoers of The Last Airbender, so it is only natural to extend our interactive marketing to a social media game.”