Toys & Games
25 Articles & Excerpts
Violent Video Games Make Children More Agressive
by eNotAlone.com
Playing violent video games contributes to an increase in aggressive and less caring behavior, regardless of age, gender or culture, says an Iowa State University professor of psychology Craig Anderson.
Wii Games May Help Stroke Patients Recover
by eNotAlone.com
According to a new Canadian study, playing active Wii video games may help recovering stroke patients regain lost strength and improve their motor function in the process.
Wii Sports Can Reduce Depression In Seniors
by eNotAlone.com
Playing video games on a regular basis can help reduce depression in older people, claim scientists from the United States.
Nintendo Launched Wii Remotes In Pink And Blue
by eNotAlone.com
Nintendo of America wanted to add a splash of colour into already existing white Wii remote controllers and to do this they have introduced the Wii Remote in pink and blue on a Valentine's Day.
Children And Electronic Entertainment Media
by eNotAlone.com
The amount of time school age children spend with electronic entertainment media, such as iPods, mobile phones, digital audio players, TVs and computer games, has risen dramatically in recent years, a new report concludes.
Modern Parents Use Video Game Content Ratings
by eNotAlone.com
According to a recent survey conducted by The Harrison Group and funded by video game publisher Activision Blizzard, the majority of parents in the United States know what their children are playing and also use video game content ratings
Video Games Can be Good For Adults' Brain And Memory
by eNotAlone.com
The U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) has published a report entitled Adults Benefit from Playing Video Games, which claims that video game players have greater perceptual and cognitive functions than non-gamers.
Ninetendo Brings The Wii Classic Controller Pro To America
by eNotAlone.com
Nintendo has recently revealed that they are bringing a new version of the Wii Classic Controller to the United States this spring: the Wii Classic Controller Pro.
Brain Size Affects Video Game Results
by eNotAlone.com
Scientists say that that the size of just three little structures in our brain can predict how well we can do when playing a video game. It turns out, the bigger are the structures, the faster we can catch on the game.
Guitar Hero 5 Game Review
by eNotAlone.com
When it comes to college, all the versions of Guitar Hero are considered by the majority to be the best game out there. Guitar Hero is a typical band game in which players with guitar, drums and a microphone play and sing along with a popular song
Super Smash Brothers Brawl Game Review
by eNotAlone.com
Super Smash Brothers Brawl is an amazing, battling, action-packed video game that features a varied number of popular Nintendo characters who fight each other in head-to-head and multiplayer battles using a variety of attacks.
Uncharted 2 - The Best Video Game Of The Year
by eNotAlone.com
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, the latest PlayStation 3 adventure with treasure hunter Nathan Drake, is the video game of the year 2009 and the best game so far on this generation of consoles.
The Most Popular And Top Rated Wii Games
by eNotAlone.com
After just a few years since its release, the Nintendo Wii is still the best and quickest selling console of the new generation. The Nintendo Wii takes a different approach to gaming, making you get up and get physically involved with the game
Computer Game Tetris Improves Thinking
by eNotAlone.com
Playing the computer game Tetris may boost gray matter in your brain, according to a new report which also suggests that regular idle act of fitting blocks together on a computer screen can improve thinking and increase 'mental efficiency'.
Pro-Social Video Games Make Children Kinder
by eNotAlone.com
Previous studies have suggested that there is a relationship between playing violent video games and aggressive behavior in children. But now, for the first time, the three new studies have concluded that some video games influence good behavior
Video Games Promote Children's Well Being
by eNotAlone.com
A new report released by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, states that video games have the potentially positive effects when it comes to educating children and promoting their physical well-being.
Nintendo Wii Improves Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
by eNotAlone.com
It appears that the Nintendo Wii may significantly improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease and may even help cure depression, according to the experts at the Medical College of Georgia.
Nintendo Launches New 'Wii Fit Plus' Game
by eNotAlone.com
Nintendo Co. Ltd, one of the largest Kyoto-based software companies in the world, will launch a new and more precise version of its 'Wii Fit' home exercise game the upcoming fall, according to Japanese media reports.
Americans Prefer Video Games To Movies
by eNotAlone.com
A new study by market research firm NPD Group claims that Americans these days prefer to play video games at home rather than to take a trip to the local movie theater. According to the latest survey, 53 per cent of individuals in the United States have
New Toy Report From Parenting Center
by eNotAlone.com
The National Parenting Center, a nonprofit California-based center, has released its 19th annual list of toy products in a Seal of Approval Report. The list includes the top choices for toys with affordable prices and aimed for all age groups.
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