Science news articles about 'online game'

... of an international team of researchers, Northwestern University has officially released the first online game in which human players partner with artificial intelligence (AI) software -- in this ...

Scientists are exploring the value of immersive online games known as Alternative Reality Games to expand the horizons of teaching and learning.

US computer software giant Microsoft announced plans on Thursday to buy BigPark Inc., an interactive online game company based in Vancouver.

China has launched a campaign to crack down on online games operating illegally and featuring content deemed to be unhealthy, state media reported Friday, in the nation's ...

(AP) -- It's better to be on the red team than on the blue team in an online multiplayer shooting game, according to researchers.

The 'Star Trek' massively multiplayer online game will finally emerge.

... topics. Using codes based on national benchmarks for scientific literacy, discussions of the multiplayer online game World of Warcraft were examined to see what types of conversations took place, ...

Around four million Chinese youngsters are addicted to the Internet, mainly attracted by "unhealthy" online games, state media reported Friday, citing a top legislator.

... and makers of the award-winning Net-Z, Rendez-Vous and Spark! online multiplayer products, has selected IBM to support its rapid growth in the global games market...

... brand in traditional media. In this study, we tried to extend that research to the world of online games," Wise said. "We found that brand-related advergames facilitated the transfer of enjoyment to ...

Students find fun learning in the online game World of Warcraft.

Microsoft Corp. will extend its lead in online gaming over rivals with the launch of its new Xbox Live interface on Wednesday, analysts say.

... adolescents, experienced vicarious racial discrimination online at least once. Twenty-nine percent ... mediums – instant messaging, discussion forums, online games and social networking sites – and in text ...

A free computer game went online Friday that challenges players to become the next "Hero on the Hudson" by safely landing a virtual passenger jet on the New York City waterway.

... When Jerald Spangenberg collapsed and died in the middle of a quest in an online game, his daughter embarked on a quest of her own: to let her father's gaming friends know that he hadn't just ...