How Video Games Affect the Brain
Video gaming is a popular form of entertainment, with video gamers collectively spending 3 billion hours per week in front of their screens. Due to their widespread use, scientists have researched how video games affect the brain and behavior. — July 11, 2017 At a glance, more than 150 million people in the United States play video games regularly, or
Continue ReadingNintendo and Atari Celebrate 40 Years in the Video Game Business
It’s easy to forget how young the home video game industry is. Microsoft’s Xbox has only been around 16 years. Sony’s PlayStation is just 23. But two famous names in the gaming world hit the big 4-0 this year. — July 6, 2017 Atari and Nintendo both got their start in the video game business in 1977. Both are icons.
Continue ReadingFan-Made Halo Game Is Legal And Development Can Continue
Installation 01, a fan-made Halo game for PC, has been in the works for quite some time. However, with any game like this, the legality is a big question mark. But last week, the team confirmed that 343 Industries is allowing development on Installation 01 to continue, under a couple of conditions. — July 3, 2017 On its website, the
Continue ReadingSpotify Launches New Video Game Music’s Portal
Spotify has launched a new portal for music dedicated to gaming. — June 27, 2017 The project brings video game music of all kinds into one place, covering both original soundtracks as well as playlists curated by Spotify staff and members of the community. That means you can sink into original music from games like No Man’s Sky, Minecraft, Portal, and the entire
Continue ReadingGame Composer Guy Whitmore Interviewed
Veteran game composer, Guy Whitmore has been in the industry for more than 20 years. He has specialized in adaptive music and is the author of notable game scores like Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza, Shivers, and Shogo. — June 21, 2017 1) Tell us a bit how you started your career as a game composer and how you ended up in the
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