Ralph Baer: Father of the Video Game
In 1966, Ralph Baer invents the first true video game that leads to the "Odyssey" video game system sold by Magnavox in 1972. The next step
Prelude: Video Games Here to Stay
Video games are not fads, but activities that people see themselves doing in the future at the same levels or more frequently than they do now. The
Beneficial Video Games: Healthcare Training Tools
Game developers and healthcare professionals join forces to create training video "games" for medical situations and services. The Make
Video Violence and Violent Behavior in Children
The video game "Doom" raises video gore and violence to new levels. It is the first game to feature "first person shooter
Nizlopi Releases Hit Video Over Internet
The musical group, Nizlopi, hit number one with its song, "JCB." The video for "JCB" was released over the Internet and promoted
Product Placement in Hip-Hop Music Videos
Hip-hop music videos have become important commercial vehicles for selling consumer goods. A Canadian marketing expert explains the corporate mindset
Helping Kids Analyze Music Video Advertising
A media awareness activist works with school kids to analyze music videos and identify the strategies they use to target kids and sell products
Can a Video Game Create Empathy?
Naomi Alderman is convinced that some video games like Ico, can provide the same empathetic experience as a novel. There question of whether or not
Do Video Games Alter the Mind?
A group of video game enthusiasts respond to the statement that games only satisfy instant gratification and deny the values of traditional story
Importance of Learning Disabilities Training Video
The original F.A.T. City video is now shown in teacher training programs, undergraduate parent training classes, and more. It has had a positive