Taking chances on games

Researchers want to know if entertainment games have a place in schools, while casinos head toward a new era for slot machines.

Computer games enroll in school

Can consumer computer games help students learn? A pilot project in the U.K. goes into the classroom to find out.
August 11, 2005

One-armed bandits of tomorrow

A single one-armed bandit will soon be capable of serving up a variety of games, depending on the player's whim.
August 11, 2005

Photos: Serving up slot games

photos Server-based slot machines will look like the old models, but will dispense with the internal rotors.
August 11, 2005

Rockstar throws cold water on 'Hot Coffee'

In effort to fend off criticism from "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" scandal, company releases patch disabling access to adult scenes.
August 10, 2005

Digging profits out of Xbox

With the upcoming release of its Xbox 360 gaming console, Microsoft will seek royalties from accessory makers.
August 10, 2005

Man dies after 50 hours of computer games

Death of 28-year-old South Korean blamed on exhaustion from three-day battle simulation spree.
August 9, 2005