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Did you know that you can contribute to scientific research just by playing a game?

BOSTON, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in its 41-year history, NOVA––the most popular science series on American television––is inviting audiences not just to learn about scientific discovery, but to take part in it. The latest initiative in the growing NOVA Labs citizen science platform––an RNA Lab available free online at pbs.org/nova/labs––utilizes […]

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Indiana Pacers Beat the Hawks But Are Losing the War

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The scoreboard says the Indiana Pacers beat the Hawks last night, tying their first-round playoff series with Atlanta at one game apiece. Today’s recaps will say Paul George willed the Pacers to a 101-85 back-alley whooping of the Hawks in Game 2. The rest of the NBA Eastern Conference will note the 26-point margin of

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Mechrunner Coming to PS4, PS Vita This Summer

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With Titanfall (shown above) ruling the March game-sales charts, robots and ‘mechs are once again in vogue. PS4 and PS Vita owners will soon be able to get their hands on their own exclusive ‘mech-themed game, as Spark Plug Games has revealed a new game called Mechrunner will release for the systems this summer. Mechrunner

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AMD and Toronto-Area Middle School Strengthen Technology Skills through Game Design

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Lambton-Kingsway Junior Middle School are working together to help students learn critical Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills through video game and media development. AMD is providing access to state-of-the art HP ProBook notebook PCs as part of a mobile lab that can

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Dragonfly Fleet Flies onto iPhone, iPad

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California based Ramble Interactive today introduces Dragonfly Fleet 2.0 for iOS, an exciting uniquely themed shooter for one or two players set high in the WWII skies and featuring music by The United States Air Force Band. Players take to the air with a fleet of elite Dragonflies as they battle a legion of nasty creatures bent on taking over the skies. Players can fly Solo Flight or play Team Flight with a friend in heated battles for air supremacy against the enemy.

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Netflix Price Increase? Xbox One Could Change the Game

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Millions of streaming TV and movie buffs groaned this week when the Netflix price increase was announced. The logic is sound: increase prices $1 to $2 per month to help underwrite the creation of new exclusive content. Hey, who doesn’t want the next House of Cards? But while millions of Netflix users bemoaned the price

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T.I. Joins Russell Simmons in Creative Partnership with greenROKS, a Multi-Faceted, Youth Oriented Entertainment Company

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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — LOS ANGELES/ATLANTA⎯Mega film, television and music star, T.I. joins media, music, fashion & entertainment mogul and philanthropist, Russell Simmons in a creative partnership with greenROKS, a youth oriented entertainment company. greenROKS is a multi-media platform fusing music, story-telling and technology while developing a brave new world of cool

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Celebrate Earth Day with Scrap Squad for iOS, Android

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Durham based Relevant Games today introduces Scrap Squad 1.0, their new game title for mobile platforms. Fitting the spirit of Earth Day, Scrap Squad challenges players to manage endless waves of falling trash by matching the right item to the appropriate recycling robot. Players can spend in-game cash on upgrades for their hilarious collection of recycling robots. Scrap Squad’s humorous art will keep players grinning from ear to ear while robo-recycling the day away.

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PS4 Sales Top 7 Million Worldwide; PS4 Games, Price Cited

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Sony’s six-month march to the top of the next-gen world continues. After six months on the market, the company has announced that PS4 sales have topped the 7 million mark worldwide. Compared to Microsoft’s Xbox One sales of 5 million, that’s a 40% lead — and maybe even higher. There are several reasons for PS4

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Research Firm SourcingLine Publishes List of Leading Mobile Gaming Developers

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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — SourcingLine published new research on leading mobile game developers. A companion directory of mobile game developers provides a range of filtering tools to help buyers identify qualified developers that best fit their needs. Photo – https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140421/76935 The leaders for mobile gaming are: Sourcebits, Infrared5, Small Planet Digital, OpenXcell, APPEK Mobile Apps,

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