Virtual Reality Tele-Rehab Improves Hand Function: Playing Games for Real Recovery

Virtual Reality Tele-Rehab Improves Hand Function: Playing Games for Real Recovery
Remotely monitored in-home virtual reality videogames improved hand function and forearm bone health in teens with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, helping them perform activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, cooking, and other tasks for which two hands are needed.
The Rock Band Network Beta Program Opens for Music Artists, Publishers and Record Labels to Author and Submit Songs
Rock Band Enthusiasts Encouraged to Join XNA Creators Club Online at the Now-Open Creators.RockBand.com to Test New Music Tracks and Participate in Peer Review Program

Dark Void Now in Stores

Dark Void Now in Stores

Capcom announced that Dark Void has shipped to retailers. Gamers have multiple ways to become lost in the Void as the game is available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 and for Windows PC.

Sony botch chance to get ahead of Natal
BrutalGamer.com writes:-

Man I love Sony but COME ON GUYS!

In a statement made earlier today head Sony Computer Entertainment honcho Kaz Hirai revealed that the Sony Motion Controller would be delayed until Fall/Autumn 2010. In my opinion Sony are about to shoot themselves squarely in the footand this article explains why I feel that way.

Stunning LBP Contraptions Show The Game Is Still Alive And Kicking

Sony PS3 Motion Controller delayed until 'fall 2010' globally

Last official word we had on the launch of Sony's PS3 Motion Controller was Spring 2010 .

Stunning LBP Contraptions Show The Game Is Still Alive And Kicking
GOONL!NE writes: "As much as we hate to say it; LittleBigPlanet is getting on a bit. After picking up many awards in '08, it just isn't fit for purpose in the new decade, and after all, no-one plays it…right?

Wrong. So, so wrong. See, over on the EU Playstation Forums, a group of LBP fans have banded together to see who can build the best bridge-crossing machine. While most people could hardly work out how to place a switch in the Design Mode, these guys and gals have made some truly stunning contraptions, all in working order and looking pretty funky. It's pretty hard to get more epic."
THQ Unveils its First Demolition DerbyStyle Party Game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash
Game Lets Players “Crash-n-Bash” with Favorite SpongeBob Characters

Games Journalism Is Broken
Critical Gamer writes: I've always liked reading what game journos have to write. I've seen videogame journalism change over the years however, and not for the better. I still enjoy reading it, and for many reasons; to find out the latest news, to garner information about new and upcoming games, to read exclusive interviews â€" and now and again, to enter competitions or nab a free beta code of some kind.

You may have noticed that nowhere in my list of reasons for reading up on games, was mention of the writing itself. I don't want to sound old before my time (the age of thirty is stalking me, gnashing its teeth) but there's no two ways about it: the writing really was much better when I was young.

Why Natal Will Save the World (or Japan)

Cage: No Plans For Heavy Rain Sequel

Speaking in the most recent issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK , Cage said that he doesn't plan on creating a sequel to the PS3 exclusive.

Why Natal Will Save the World (or Japan)
BNG's Tyler Treat writes, "Now, Xbox 360 fanboys, before you start your raving, I ask that you hear me out on this. Once you get to the end of the article, you can start your horn-tooting. PS3 fanboys, before you start calling Natal a glorified EyeToy, first ask yourself why anyone want to copy that crap, then note that I have a tendency to be sarcastic, then note that this is not an article designed to bash (or praise) anyone. Just hit the back button on your browser if that's why you're here. Lastly, Wii fanboys â€" who am I kidding, there's no such thing as a Wii fanboy (editor's note to self: expect sarcasm to be greatly overlooked here)."
Destineer Announces ‘Triple Crown Championship Snowboarding’
Hannah Teter, Gretchen Bleiler, and Lindsey Jacobellis Featured in New Snowboarding Game for Wii

Metal Gear Solid The Movie: What Could Have Been
Are we missing out on what could have been the greatest video game movie ever made?

Kombo: Best and Worst of 2009 Awards
Kombo writes: "Despite some criticisms, 2009 was awesome. While the whole year was blessed with superb titles, quarter four was especially generous. Gamers had more than enough AAA titles to keep their schedule full and their wallets empty.

So, what better way is there to celebrate the passing of a year and the dawn of a new year than our annual Best & Worst Awards? (Hint: there isn't one.)"

Optional PS3 firmware 3.15 update now mandatory

Optional PS3 firmware 3.15 update now mandatory

A lot of readers sent in tips today about PS3 firmware update 3.15's release. Now I found this weird since that update was released more than a month ago .

Just Dance Tops UK All Formats Charts
Ubisoft's Just Dance has taken the top spot away from Modern Warfare 2 in this week's UK all formats chart.

First-person Tetris will stonk your brain

Is a Firmware Update killing PS3 Blu-Ray drives?

Say it ain't so. Could a firmware update lead to the untimely death of your PS3's Blu-Ray drive? Maybe.

First-person Tetris will stonk your brain
Like Tetris, but wish it came with a slice of discombobulation? The Internet has you covered.

Top-10-List: These game-engines are the best
CryEngine, LithTech Jupiter Extended-Engine or Source-Engineall these engines gave us great titles like Crysis or Half-Life 2. But which game-engines are the best? The German gaming-community pcaction.de voted for the best engines. The article describes how an engine works and shows some videos of spectacular engines.

UK PlayStation 3 video game charts for 2009

UK PlayStation 3 video game charts for 2009

According to ELSPA and Chart-Track GfK's figures, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was the best selling PlayStation 3 game in the UK, just as in the Xbox 360 and the multi-format chart of the year.

PS3 Firmware 3.15 becomes mandatory, fixes minor Trophy glitch

PS3 Firmware 3.15 becomes mandatory, fixes minor Trophy glitch

In actuality, this is not a new update at all. Firmware 3.15 was released on December 9th and introduced the ability to play PSP Minis on the PS3.

Is Bayonetta the sexiest female video game character ever? Let's examine the evidence...
If you're a fan of the sultry, stiletto-heeled, secretary look, and get a thrill from tight-fitting, bondage-type gear, then you may be of the same opinion as some gamers who believe that Bayonetta is one of the hottest video game babes of all time.

GamesTM's top 10 games of 2009
Popular gaming magazine GamesTM has chosen the top 10 games of 2009 in their latest issue, with a slightly surprising selection as their number one pick.

Chuck’s Best Video Game-Inspired Moments
The best moments from the only show that understands what it means to be a gamer.

Codemasters assessing 'new technology and control methods'
CC: Earlier this month it was revealed that the developers at Codemasters would be exploring the PlayStation 3's motion controller with future titles. But what about the box 360's Project Natal?

Video Game News: Spirit Tracks and DS hits round out NPD's Dec. top 202 Hours Ago

Video Game News: Spirit Tracks and DS hits round out NPD's Dec. top 202 Hours Ago

The NPD has released the 11th through 20th top sellers of December 2009, and we're finally finding out what all the new DS owners are playing.

Tom Petty & Phoenix Adding Tracks to Rock Band

Tom Petty & Phoenix Adding Tracks to Rock Band

Rock Band 2 Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that rock legends Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will add six more live tracks and that Phoenix will make their Rock Band debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment ...

Some guy is selling his Steam account on eBay
Joystiq: We think this is interesting for two reasons:

1. This is actually the first post we've ever written about some guy selling his Steam account
2. We can't believe someone would actually want to get rid of their Steam account

So, yeah, eBay user dave311freak is trying to unload his massive Steam collection (139 titles strong) onto whoever's willing to fork over the most cash for it. As it stands, nobody's actually dropped a bid on the auction, so we're not sure he'll be successful in this venture.

Rock Band Adds Tom Petty Six Pack and Phoenix DLC
These artists are among the more than 390 artists available through the Rock Band platform

Candella Announces Eclosion

MAG Trophies List Revealed

MAG , like many other PS3 games, will allow you to collect a healthy pile of digital bowling trophies.

VGC Top Ten: Celebrities That Look Like Videogame Characters 3
VGChartz writes: "If you are like me, you sometimes notice that our most beloved videogame characters seem to look like they got a bit of real-life inspiration from our celebrities. Some of these were intentional, as you can tell that they used that particular piece of art as a basis for the character, and others are just spooky. As normal, these are in no particular order."
Candella Announces Eclosion
Candella Systems Ltd and Eipix Entertainment are pleased to announce Eclosion, for the PC, XBLA, Sony PSP and Nintendo Wii

Why making games is for the young
Is the development sector leaving its veterans behind?

In the 1970s sci-fi Logan's Run humanity lives in an underground city full of sexually promiscuous party people.

At least they do until they hit 30, when they're toasted by the authorities.

Does this happen to 40-year-old developers, who don't even benefit from the Bacchanalian revelry beforehand? After all, most game developers are young, as we discussed last month.

Assuming managers aren't taking older staff out the back and shooting them, why do the years of long activity of making games involve so few individuals over 40?

Here are a few guesses...