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Disney Launches DGamer Community For DS Gamers [05.16.08] Disney Interactive Studios has launched DGamer, its online community developed exclusively for Disney gamers and accessible through the Nintendo DS. The service will be included with all of Disney's Nintendo DS titles, including this week's release of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

Survey: 'Disabled Gamers' Comprise 20% of Casual Video Games Audience

SEATTLE, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of millions of disabled consumers have gravitated to "casual" video games as a source of relief or distraction from their infirmities, as well as a sense of accomplishment or belonging, according to a new survey conducted by Information Solutions Group on behalf of PopCap Games. According to the survey, more than one in five (20.5%) players of casual video games have a physical, mental or developmental disability; this compares to 15.1% of the American population overall who are disabled, according to the latest U.S. Census data. Over three quarters of the more than 2,700 disabled consumers who participated in the study described their disabilities as "moderate" or "severe," and the benefits to, and methods of play by, disabled gamers vary considerably from those of non-disabled casual gamers.

Survey: 'Disabled Gamers' Comprise 20% of Casual Video Games Audience

SEATTLE, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of millions of disabled consumers have gravitated to "casual" video games as a source of relief or distraction from their infirmities, as well as a sense of accomplishment or belonging, according to a new survey conducted by Information Solutions Group on behalf of PopCap Games. According to the survey, more than one in five (20.5%) players of casual video games have a physical, mental or developmental disability; this compares to 15.1% of the American population overall who are disabled, according to the latest U.S. Census data. Over three quarters of the more than 2,700 disabled consumers who participated in the study described their disabilities as "moderate" or "severe," and the benefits to, and methods of play by, disabled gamers vary considerably from those of non-disabled casual gamers.

Why do so many gamers dislike Halo?

Along with a strong foundation of loyal gamers at Halo’s hands, the series has a wide variety of haters. Some of whom are Playstation fans who don’t like Xbox (for what ever reason, brand loyalty perhaps or just ignorance), and so with Halo being the face of Xbox 360 inevitably hate Halo as well. Other haters are "true", hardcore PC gamers who frown and look down from their high horse saddles of PC shooters and see Halo as an inferior breed. Then we have people who just hate Halo for the rebellious status. Now, I won’t be too naive, these aren’t all the haters of the Halo brand and that’s not all of their reasons no doubt, yet they make up a good portion of them. There are people who started off by enjoying the original Halo, which in itself was a great and very different fantasy propelled shooter of its time as it offered an in

GAMERS FIREWALL GETS PUBLISHER APPROVAL

DUSK2DAWN Interactive Limited (D2D) has joined forces with G DATA’s UK Distribution Partner, Infinite Business Ltd, in a marketing deal which will see all of D2D’s PC range carry a trial version of the preferred European Anti-Virus Solution, TotalCare 2008– which comes complete as standard with the first publicised‘GAMERS FIREWALL’ technology.

Video Gamers In Europe 2008 Report Released

European gamers spend nearly as much time gaming as they do watching TV or socializing with family and friends, according to the findings of a new Nielsen report into European videogame trends.

PC Gamers Start A Buy Crysis Warhead Pledge (Petition)

A group of gamers have gotten together and created a pledge petition that looks to combat Crysis Warhead's eventual piracy and show Crytek the support of its community

Video Gamers in Europe 2008 Research Revealed

The Entertainment & Leisure Software Publishers Association sent us an email to let us know about the "Video Gamers In Europe 2008" report compiled by Nielsen. Among other things, the study revealed that Europe has become the second-largest video game territory in the world ahead of the USA.

AMERICA'S ELITE GAMERS TO FACE OFF AT THE WORLD CYBER GAMES 2008 US OPEN VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT IN NEW YORK CITY AT THE SAMSUNG EXPERIENCE MAY 31stJUNE 1st

AMERICA'S ELITE GAMERS TO FACE OFF AT THE WORLD CYBER GAMES 2008 US OPEN VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT IN NEW YORK CITY AT THE SAMSUNG EXPERIENCE MAY 31st&JUNE 1st

Nintendo: Wii gamers are hardcore too

The general consensus for the Nintendo Wii is that it makes a great party console, is good for groups of people and families and is a great way to get non-gamers involved in our favourite past time. What it isn't though is a console primarily targeted at the hardcore crowd, or is it?

Facebook app connects Wii gamers

Facebook app connects Wii gamersIf, like us, you’re fed up of having to remember your Wii Friend code when hosting online Mario Kart sessions, help is at hand! Popping up on Facebook is the Wii Friend Number app, linking gamers and friend codes together in a much more sensible way.

Fresh Firmware Lets PS3 Gamers Get More Social

A few new features have been added to Sony's PlayStation 3 firmware. Support for in-game XrossMediaBar features means players will no longer have to exit a game when using some social interaction features. Also, a new Trophies system will give gamers more opportunities to brag about their overall PWNing abilities.

Brash Entertainment and Six Flags Partner to Admit Gamers of All Ages to Six Flags Fun Park Videogame

Brash Entertainment and Six Flags Partner to Admit Gamers of All Ages to Six Flags Fun Park Videogame

Brash Entertainment and Six Flags Partner to Admit Gamers of All Ages to Six Flags Fun Park Videogame

Brash Entertainment and Six Flags Partner to Admit Gamers of All Ages to Six Flags Fun Park Videogame

Brash Entertainment and Six Flags Partner to Admit Gamers of All Ages to Six Flags Fun Park Videogame

Brash Entertainment and Six Flags Partner to Admit Gamers of All Ages to Six Flags Fun Park Videogame

Giant Realm Significantly Expands Its Reach to Video Gamers with the Addition of Shacknews, ScrewAttack and Operation Sports

Giant Realm Significantly Expands Its Reach to Video Gamers with the Addition of Shacknews, ScrewAttack and Operation Sports

Yahoo Makes Its Case - Again, Gamers Make New Life Forms, Android Won't Make It on Time

Yahoo sent shareholders a letter pleading its case before its annual shareholders meeting ... Maxis released Spore Creature Creator, which lets gamers create new life forms ... Google issued an unconvincing denial of reports that Android phones have been delayed.

Women join ranks of computer gamers and branch out

Computer gaming remains predominantly the realm of men. But a closer look at the culture reveals some surprising trends among female gamers.

Giant Realm Significantly Expands Its Reach to Video Gamers with the Addition of Shacknews, ScrewAttack and Operation Sports

TMCNet: Giant Realm Significantly Expands Its Reach to Video Gamers with the Addition of Shacknews, ScrewAttack and Operation Sports

Unreal Tournament III | Xbox 360 | Epic Games has made a few gamers smile after announcing that Unreal Tournament III wouldnt only be a PS3 exclusive, that it would also finds its way to the Xbox 360, in time. This time has arrived and we have fired

Epic Games has made a few gamers smile after announcing that Unreal Tournament III wouldn’t only be a PS3 exclusive, that it would also finds its way to the Xbox 360, in time. This time has arrived and we have fired up our Xbox, logged into Live and tried out this impressive frag-fest on Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Let’s see how this version stacks up and get the final verdict on the fastest FPS on the market.

WEEKLY RECAPYahoo Makes Its Case - Again, Gamers Make New Life Forms, Android Won't Make It on Time

Yahoo sent shareholders a letter pleading its case before its annual shareholders meeting ... Maxis released Spore Creature Creator, which lets gamers create new life forms ... Google issued an unconvincing denial of reports that Android phones have been delayed.

Women join the ranks of computer gamers and branch out

Berlin - Computer gaming remains predominantly the realm of men. But a closer look at the culture reveals some surprising trends among female gamers.

Debut Trailer: Dragon Age: Origins

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