Video Games
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New results from a clinical trial lasting over a year have shown playing crossword puzzles may be more effective at slowing age-related cognitive decline than modern video games specifically developed to improve memory.
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A compelling new study suggests there may be some cognitive benefits associated with playing video games. The research found children that regularly play video games performed better on some cognitive tests compared to non-gaming children.
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Nvidia has unveiled its latest lineup of graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 40 series. Built on third-generation architecture, the cards are claimed to boast twice the performance of the RTX 30 series, with a focus on boosting frame rates and ray tracing.
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You, along with millions of others, may already have driven this supercar in its original, virtual form as part of the Gran Turismo video game series. Now, it's coming to life in the flesh, as a sold-out limited edition with a screaming V10 engine.
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As streaming games improve, so too do mobile controllers. The Backbone One PlayStation Edition is a new controller that fits around your iPhone and lets you play PS4 and PS5 games via Remote Play, and any other mobile or streaming games.
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A great deal of attention is often given to the negative effects of video games. But for several years researchers have discovered games also have the capacity to generate a number of cognitive benefits, including improvements to decision-making skills.
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The classic keyboard and mouse setup is a gaming staple, but there are two other appendages slacking off under the desk: your feet. Gamer brand MSI is now launching the Liberator, a programmable foot pedal that can be used for any action in any game.
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Screen time is generally considered to be a negative influence on a child’s development but a new study makes a strikingly different case, presenting evidence that playing video games may actually boost a child’s intelligence.
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A trial has found a specific type of video-game therapy is as effective as traditional methods of rehabilitation in patients recovering from a stroke. The trial also found the therapy reduces the need for face-to-face time with therapists by 80 percent.
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Continuing its drip feeding of details about the PlayStation VR2, Sony has finally revealed what the next-gen headset will actually look like. Turns out it looks a lot like the original, finished in the contoured white-and-black design of the PS5.
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The 2021 auction market was quite extraordinary, with unprecedented levels of participation and sales. From cars to colt revolvers to multi-million-dollar NFTs, this sweeping look at the highlights is full of fascinating tales and astonishing prices.
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Sony has detailed the specs for the PlayStation VR 2, and it's surprisingly powerful, with a 4K OLED display, high refresh rates, eye tracking and a more robust movement tracking system. The first game for the platform has been unveiled too.
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