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Archive for February, 2010

In Sydney the researchers in Australia revealed eight percent of gamers in Australia suffering from the symptoms of gaming addiction. The research team led by Vladan Starcevic from the Department of Psychological Medicine at Sydney’s Nepean Hospital, surveyed nearly 2000 gamers aged 14 and over. From the study found there was 156 participants who have different responses to the questions asked. It was a marker that they have problems.

Another study showed problems in the game a higher level ranged between 8.5% up to 11.9%. Reported by The Age, (2/3/2010), an indicator that a gamer has a problem is if they claim to play in a longer period than planned. This study also revealed that people who spend a lot of time playing games and lost control to stop play, have few friends in their everyday and consume more caffeinated beverages.

Starcevic said that some researchers say the Internet and gaming addiction is a form of mental disorder. However, this statement is still a debate. Responding to this, chief executive of Wellington, the largest game maker from New Zealand, Read the rest of this entry »

Tokyo Capcom game developer plans to launch the game Monster Hunter 3 for the PlayStation Portable platform (PSP) by the end of 2010. Early stage plan, the Capcom game will launch in the Japanese market. Game which tells the battle in the underwater world is indeed a mainstay Capcom in 2010 for all consoles. Last time, Capcom released Monster Hunter series for PSP in March 2008. At that time, which was released Monster Hunter Freedom Unite titled sold more than 3.5 million copies.

Softpedia, on March 18, 2010 launch, Capcom is expected that the launch of Monster Hunter 3 for the PSP can repeat the success of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, two years ago. In the latest games on this PSP, Capcom offers a number of changes compared with version 3 Monster Unite for the Wii platform. The Weapons was offered for gamers more diverse. Not to mention, a more graphical view ‘live’.

Monster Hunter 3 will also be launched plans for the wii platform in Australia and the European region in the coming April. This game was originally created for the PlayStation 3 platform. Read the rest of this entry »