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Mom Will ‘Never Be the Same’ After Son’s Murder by Online Gaming PartnerABC NewsThe American mother of a 14-year-old boy killed by an online gaming partner in Britain says she did everything she could to protect her son: She limited his access to electronics, installed parental controls and forbade him from using the same server … Read more

Video explains the ‘invisible benefits’ of gaming while maleCanada.comThough produced by Sarkeesian, “25 Invisible Benefits of Gaming While Male” includes an all-male cast, including Brian Altano, Greg Miller and Mitch Dyer from IGN, Arthur Gies of Polygon and video game developer Tim Schafer, from Double Fine …and more …read more From:: Gaming News By Google … Read more

Tomorrow Daily 094: Amazon’s newest robot helpers, a portable video gaming …CNETAside from that, we’re checking out lots of interesting items this afternoon, like Amazon’s new robot assistants and a trailer that’s literally an Xbox 360 gaming party on wheels. Khail might also be freaking out about the pizza bed. Thanks to Alec for …and … Read more

Journalist responds to gamers‘ rape threats by telling their momsAl Jazeera AmericaAn Australian journalist who reviews video games is employing an interesting tactic to combat the threats of sexual violence she receives from teen gamers, and to highlight the problem of widespread misogyny in gaming culture. Alanah Pearce, 21, who …This Gaming Journalist Fights Back … Read more

Cyber Monday’s best gaming deals: Dragon Age: Inquisition for $45 and other …PCWorldAnd it’s just one of many great gaming deals over at Amazon today. They’re also selling Rockstar’s classic Bully for $3, bundling all the Sonic games (minus the 2006-travesty-that-shall-not-be-named) for $12.50, and Wolfenstein: The New Order for only …Cyber Monday PC Games Deals: … Read more

Games out this month: 10 biggest releases for DecemberDigital Spy UKDecember is traditionally used to catch-up on the many, many games that arrive during the month of November. Not this year! Kicking off with The Crew and closing out with Elite: Dangerous and the Halo 5: Guardians beta, there’s plenty to keep you busy … … Read more

EconomyMacau gaming revenues hit two-year lowFinancial TimesFilipino boxer Manny Pacquiao brought a lot of visitors to Macau for his title defence last month, but it appears few of them stopped by the VIP rooms. Gaming revenues in Macau, the gambling haven and former Portuguese colony near Hong Kong, fell 19.6 …Macau gaming revenue falls for … Read more

This Gaming Journalist Fights Back Against The Trolls Who Threatened Her By …The Mary SueAlanah Pearce is a media and communications student who also works as a video game journo and a gaming Youtuber. This, deep sigh, of course means she is subject to a lot of pure awfulness on the Internet, likely always but … Read more

Review: Moga Rebel iOS gaming controller for Apple’s iPhone & iPadApple InsiderAnd unlike Moga’s last attempt at an iOS gaming controller, the Ace Power, this accessory is an entirely wireless affair via Bluetooth. That means that the controller can be easily used with both your iPhone and iPad, and also won’t become quickly … …read … Read more

Holiday gaming gift guide: For the kidsRapplerFirst, you need to remember that games today have pretty much evolved from what we used to play back then. Kids today prefer better looking games in terms of graphics and overall aesthetics. Famous characters from mainstream media or cartoons also play …Super Smash Bros. for Wii U review: … Read more

Marengo officials hear backlash on video gaming expansion at gas stationsNorthwest HeraldMARENGO – Aldermen will have more time to digest a proposal that would allow Marengo gas stations to operate video gaming machines, as some City Council members already have heard negative feedback on the idea.and more …read more From:: Gaming News By Google News … Read more

Valve at the Game Dev Conference, 1000 games on OUYA, and moreopensource.comOUYA, an open source gaming console, announced on their blog they have hit 1000 games available for the platform. You can play award winning games on OUYA, such as Luxuria Superbia, Whispering Willows, and Mirromoon EP. This open source … …read more From:: Gaming … Read more

The 10 best Playstation 4 games you can buy right nowDigital TrendsThe Playstation 4 is easily the most impressive leap in the console’s history, bringing constant connectivity and high-power processing to a gaming crowd not easily impressed. Out of the ever-growing of PS4 titles, we’ve selected a few of our favorites …Black Friday UK 2014 … Read more

When gaming went mainstream – Reader’s FeatureMetroIf you’re a kid growing up now then either your parents played games when they were young, or at least were around people that did. This is very different to the earlier generation, even if now older mums and dads are more likely to have played the Wii …and … Read more

Dutch Gambling Authority Signs Letter of Intent with Malta’s Gaming AuthorityPokerNews.comAlthough online gaming is not expected to be fully regulated in the country anytime before mid-2015, the Dutch betting and gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit signed a bilateral agreement with Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) to start a …and more …read more From:: Gaming News By … Read more

The DeanBeat: Thankful for gaming’s bubble and those who warn about itVentureBeatI had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope you did too. Thank you for reading GamesBeat, VentureBeat, and my DeanBeat columns. Thanks also for participating in our community through our various events in mobile, games, and growth topics. I fully realize … …read more … Read more

How to share your gaming with the world on TwitchMashableThanks to the huge success of Twitch, gaming can be even more social and entertaining than playing alone. Everyone from pros to casual gamers can find a niche in the streaming community, gathering fans and followers to watch them play. Here, we’ll walk … …read more … Read more

eBay Find of the Day: 25-station video gaming trailer w/ bonus Ford F-250Autoblog (blog)Housed in that innocuous white 26-foot trailer is a gamer’s delight, with 25 Xbox 360 systems connected up to 25 high-definition monitors and 24 headsets to keep everyone locked into the action (one of the stations is outside the trailer). When … … Read more

Best Black Friday 2014 Gaming DealsGameSpotOnline retailers especially have made the in-store only deals almost obsolete, but we’ve lined up what we feel are some of the best deals to meet your gaming needs. If you’re looking to bulk up your last-gen library you’ll be able to find much better …Black Friday 2014: Best video … Read more

Gaming communities can self-police against bigotry, research showsThe Guardian“I found that when popular channel producers uploaded gaming videos that depicted unexpected relationships between men, viewers and subscribers of the channel became more accepting and tolerant. What you ended up with was a community that …and more …read more From:: Gaming News By Google News Zennie … Read more

The Virtuous Circle of GamingBusiness 2 CommunityBoard games, parlour games and games room games have influenced and continue to influence the world of video, mobile and PC game design. Board game designers also have their eyes fixed on the digital gaming landscape for fresh ideas and inspiration … …read more From:: Gaming News By Google … Read more

Steam, Origin, GameStop, and Green Man Gaming Black Friday SalesSiliconeraEarlier this week EA launched a Black Friday sale at the Origin Store with hundreds of games and DLC packs on sale. The headliner is $5 Titanfall, but beyond that there’s also an impressively large selection of $5 games. Great discounts on the …and more …read … Read more

System Update: Answering gamers‘ questions for the holidaysNew York Daily NewsBuy the gray-box Nintendo. Super Mario and Sonic are always stars. The PlayStation is the way to go and you can never go wrong with Madden. Yes, the holidays were once that easy, but that was before video gaming exploded into what it is now, … Read more

Nevada gaming revenue down more than 4 percent in OctoberLas Vegas Review-JournalStifel Nicolaus Capital Markets gaming analyst Steven Wieczynski said he was encouraged by the back-story within October’s results; total total passenger counts at McCarran International Airport were up 3 percent and slot machine wagering in the Strip …Oct. gaming revenues break Washoe skidReno Gazette … Read more

Foxwoods betting on alternatives to gamingPress HeraldFoxwoods, the largest casino resort in North America, is reducing its number of slot machines and table games to free up space for nightclubs and other new attractions as it adapts to fierce competition, the new CEO said in an interview with The …and more …read more From:: Gaming … Read more

Apple Ad Makes Gaming Seem (Shock!) Geeky, Angering Gamer GeeksRe/codeThe A8 chip found in the latest iPhones, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon says in a new Apple ad, “brings gaming to the next level — I mean, if you’re into that kind of thing.” “Yeah, if you’re into that kind of thing,” frequent Fallon collaborator … Read more

Sony Settles With Gov’t Over Gaming Console AdsABC NewsSony is settling government charges that it misled consumers about its PlayStation Vita hand-held gaming console. The Federal Trade Commission announced the settlement Tuesday, saying it took issue with some of the advertising claims that Sony …FTC settles ad allegations on PlayStation Vita gaming consoleReutersall 110 news … Read more

Board games‘ golden age: sociable, brilliant and driven by the internetThe GuardianTell most people that you’re a “gamer” nowadays and they’ll subconsciously add the prefix “video”. But while digital games are grudgingly acknowledged as part of the entertainment mainstream, the past decade has also seen unexpected growth in an … …read more From:: Gaming News … Read more

Gaming in Dhaka | Photo EssayPolygon“Rockstar Games‘ GTA: Vice City has been doctored to give it a bit more local flavor. Some refer to it as “Bangla Bhai,” the nickname of a notorious, now deceased Bangladeshi terrorist. The character seen here is wearing a shirt emblazoned with the … …read more From:: Gaming News By … Read more

Ex-Microsoft GM Rahul Sood’s stealthy gaming startup raises $2.5M in a flashGeekWireSo, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the entrepreneur’s new Seattle gaming startup — Unikrn — has already successfully raised $2.5 million in initial funding. After all, Sood — who prior to joining Microsoft founded gaming company Voodoo PC — is … …read more … Read more

Grand Theft Auto V review for PS4, Xbox OneGaming Age (blog)Earlier this year there were precisely 3 games on my “must double dip ASAP if they are remastered for next-gen” list: The Last of Us, Journey and Grand Theft Auto V. With two of them now available in all their enhanced 1080p glory, and the … Read more

Drexel gets piece of $750K grant for video gaming curriculumPhiladelphia Business JournalIn a phone conversation Friday, Lee explained that it’s been his mission for years to grow the mobile gaming industry in Philadelphia. He wants his students to get jobs in the area, and stay, instead of “running off to Microsoft in Seattle or Zynga … Read more

Ready, set, go! Live racing begins today at Hollywood GamingYoungstown VindicatorHollywood Gaming will feature thoroughbred racing on its one-mile track Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays over the winter racing season beginning today. Those races will be in the afternoon, mostly beginning between 12:30 and 1 p.m. The …Project: Feed Our Valley 24 hour food drive … Read more

Gov.-elect wants gaming panel to keep eye on WynnBoston HeraldSignaling he’ll be watching casino affairs closely, Gov.-elect Charlie Baker said it’s “important for the Gaming Commission to do its job” in determining if there is anything to reports that Everett casino licensee Wynn Resorts is under federal … …read more From:: Gaming News By Google … Read more

Lenovo Erazer X315 review: Gaming for allSlashGearKeeping in line with their high-end/low-cost desktop ambitions, Lenovo has the Erazer X315, which — for a gaming desktop computer — holds a very slim starting price. Does a low price mean Lenovo’s Erazer is cheap? We give it the gaming go-round to … …read more From:: Gaming News … Read more