News

Tugboat Ran Aground As Captain Played Games, Says Coast Guard

More than 22,700 litres of diesel fuel spilled into Alaska’s Prince William Sound – the very same spot as the infamous Exxon Valdez disaster – because the captain of a tugboat was playing video games while the ship ran aground, says the Coast Guard.


February 1, 2011
In Real Life

Video Games Teach Us How To Be Better Bad Drivers

A new study conducted by Continental Tyres has found that players of driving video games are better at passing their drivers test than non-gaming drivers. Unfortunately they suck at everything else.


November 9, 2010
In Real Life

The Kinect Is Now In Its Accidental Injury Caught-On-Video Phase

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Microsoft’s Kinect launch continues to emulate that of Nintendo’s Wii with near Civil-War-reenactment precision. 1) Sports mini-game compilation released. 2) Talk show hosts made giddy. Now: 3) Accidental swattings and injuries immortalised on YouTube and elsewhere.


October 5, 2010
News

How Are Gamers Hurting Themselves?

Between January 2004 and January 2009, 696 gaming-related injuries were reported in the United States. How are gamers hurting themselves?


January 13, 2009
Uncategorized

Wii Remote Sends Family Dog To The Other Side

The mysteries of the afterlife are now clear to Michigan-based miniature Sheltie Ozzy, a five-month old puppy that has come face to face with death, thanks to a near fatal Wii Remote toss.