Read more computer games stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/14841/computer-games.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 8:51:34 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/59113/computer-science-school-tries-to-de-geekify-students.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAt Utah’s Neumont University, everyone majors in computer science and “geek” is a badge of honor, not an insult. But some at the school are worried that grads—though highly valued for their tech skills and nearly certain of landing jobs—might be lacking in other areas, the Los Angeles...http://www.newser.com/story/59113/computer-science-school-tries-to-de-geekify-students.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 15 May 2009 10:53:10 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36415/gaming-scientists-spore-misleading-but-fun.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagScientists are raving about Spore, the hyperanticipated new game from Sims impresario Will Wright, the New York Times reports. But that’s mostly just because it’s a fun game, not because it’s scientifically accurate. On that score, the game, which allows players to evolve a creature from a single-celled organism into...http://www.newser.com/story/36415/gaming-scientists-spore-misleading-but-fun.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Sep 2008 12:44:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35353/british-game-companies-target-25k-downloaders.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA group of five of the world’s top computer-game makers are getting tough on illegal downloaders, the Times of London reports, demanding settlements of about $555 from 25,000 people across Britain. Those who refuse to settle will be taken to court, the companies—Atari, Topware Interactive, Reality Pump, Techland...http://www.newser.com/story/35353/british-game-companies-target-25k-downloaders.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 20 Aug 2008 16:53:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34120/spore-spawns-sims-sized-expectations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSpore will face scary expectations when the one-of-a-kind computer game goes on sale next month, CNET reports. Electronic Arts has poured untold millions into it; fans of Will Wright's last all-new creation, The Sims —the best-selling game of all time—hungrily await a new diversion; and analysts ask if gamers...http://www.newser.com/story/34120/spore-spawns-sims-sized-expectations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 04 Aug 2008 20:40:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33492/gamers-vie-for-world-title.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVideo gamers, get ready: Tonight will determine your world champion as Los Angeles hosts the finals in the Championship Gaming Series. The evening will be broadcast globally—complete with a breathless play-by-play announcer, NPR reports. Players, all of whom are paid for their efforts, will compete in a variety of...http://www.newser.com/story/33492/gamers-vie-for-world-title.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 28 Jul 2008 7:52:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31382/laptop-ban-cuts-into-bhutan-mps-computer-gaming.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBhutan's parliament has banned members from bringing laptops to work in an attempt to keep lawmakers focused on government business, the BBC reports. "I have seen many of our lawmakers playing computer games when others are debating serious issues," said the speaker of the new democracy's National Assembly. Most MPs...http://www.newser.com/story/31382/laptop-ban-cuts-into-bhutan-mps-computer-gaming.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 01 Jul 2008 11:58:08 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29248/retired-justice-turns-video-game-designer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRetired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor isn't taking it easy now that she's no longer writing decisions, Wired reports. The first woman to be appointed to the top court is leading a project to help young people learn more about their government through a video game. Our Courts, an...http://www.newser.com/story/29248/retired-justice-turns-video-game-designer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Jun 2008 3:28:51 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27983/new-game-plays-off-mileys-midriff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThinking of becoming a paparazzo? AddictingGames.com hosts an animated paparazzi game called Miley Naughty Pics, where the object of the game is to catch Miley Cyrus in varying degrees of undress, TMZ reports. You get “money” based on how much flesh you “snap” of the moving animated 15-year-old, and...http://www.newser.com/story/27983/new-game-plays-off-mileys-midriff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 20 May 2008 11:28:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27304/dell-gets-behind-alienware-for-gaming-pc-push.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDell is dumping its popular XPS line of gaming PCs so it can focus exclusively on the once-hot Alienware brand it acquired in 2006, the Wall Street Journal reports. The PC giant is in the midst of a full turnaround push, having fallen behind arch-rival HP, so it’s hoping the...http://www.newser.com/story/27304/dell-gets-behind-alienware-for-gaming-pc-push.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 13 May 2008 11:48:00 CDT