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Jul 23
2018

IBM’s Hello Quantum is a devilishly difficult puzzle game about qubits

IBM’s Hello Quantum released on Android today. If you’ve always wanted to be a quantum computer programmer, this is the puzzle game for you!

Jul 22
2018

Ask Ethan: Which Movies Get The Science Of Time Travel Right?

It’s one of the most common tropes in science fiction. But which movies actually get the science right?

Jul 21
2018

The Spectrum Retreat brings color to Portal-like puzzles

Intriguing game has its moments, but flubs story section.

Jul 10
2018

‘Star Wars’: Billy Dee Williams Reprising Role as Lando Calrissian

Did you feel it?

Billy Dee Williams, who played the galactic gambler Lando Calrissian, will reprise the role for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX,’ the next installment from Lucasfilm.

Jul 2
2018

This device lets you control video games hands free

The Bcon wearable gaming controller can be worn on your head or foot.

Jun 28
2018

Free voice and text chat for gamers

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Jun 24
2018

This virtual reality headset runs at human-eye resolution

Varjo’s VR headset lets you see virtual objects in much greater detail, and could be used for training, design or entertainment.

Jun 23
2018

A Neuroscientist Says Video Games Positively Affect the Brain in Two Ways

Ever watch ‘Your Brain on Blank’? Ever have a question about the brain? Then you’re in the right place. Join us as neuroscience Ph.D. candidate Shannon Odell takes a few minutes to answer some of the write-in questions from our viewers about how different stimuli affect your brain.

Jun 22
2018

Can science-based video games help kids with autism?

An expanding arcade of video games takes aim at easing autism traits, from poor visual attention to problems with motor skills, but the evidence of the games’ effectiveness remains limited.

Jun 21
2018

Microsoft launches ambitious blockchain project to help creators get paid

It seems that Microsoft isn’t done experimenting with blockchain technology.

Microsoft and Ernst & Young (EY) announced the launch of a blockchain solution for content rights and royalties management on Wednesday.

The blockchain solution is first implemented for Microsoft’s game publisher partners. Indeed, gaming giant Ubisoft is already experimenting with the technology.