MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards 2020 seed grants
NCSOFT-sponsored grants to advance hardware and software for immersive experiences.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~9 min
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Here's what it'll take to clean up esports' toxic culture
Combating sexism and other forms of harassment in online videogames comes down to community standards.
Aug. 21, 2020 • ~9 min
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Video games affect your moral development but only until you're 18 - new study
Moral reasoning was impacted in school-age teenagers but not university students.
Aug. 11, 2020 • ~6 min
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Lockdown and tech overload – how to escape your screens
Excessive screen use has been linked to addictive behaviours, changes in mood, increased stress and difficulty sleeping - here's how to take a break.
May 27, 2020 • ~6 min
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Crucible: the science behind why watching others playing video games has become so popular
Surely, it can't be fun to watch others play games you can play yourself? The hundreds of hour people spend on live-streaming platform Twitch would suggest otherwise.
May 26, 2020 • ~5 min
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Social distancing and exercise: are active video games the solution?
With the coronavirus forcing people to stay at home, new ways are needed to keep fit.
April 1, 2020 • ~5 min
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Using computers to view the unseen
A new computational imaging method could change how we view hidden information in scenes.
Dec. 6, 2019 • ~7 min
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Bot can beat humans in multiplayer hidden-role games
Using deductive reasoning, the bot identifies friend or foe to ensure victory over humans in certain online games.
Nov. 19, 2019 • ~8 min
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MIT.nano awards inaugural NCSOFT seed grants for gaming technologies
Five software and hardware projects will launch the MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program.
Sept. 30, 2019 • ~6 min
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The power of play
Video game developer NCSOFT joins with MIT.nano to apply the language of gaming to technology research and education.
April 3, 2019 • ~5 min
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