Topic: World of Warcraft

Modern Parenthood
iPads and YouTube: Are digital tools in classrooms a student asset or distraction?

Tablets and cell phones in the classroom could be changing students' attention spans, but long-term studies have yet to prove the two are linked.

'Moranthology': 6 stories from UK writing star Caitlin Moran

Following up on the success of her book 'How to be a Woman,' here are 6 stories from Caitlin Moran's new collection 'Moranthology.'

Change Agent
Games for change: How digital fun is becoming a way to better the world

Using online games to benefit society, or 'games for change,' is a fast-growing movement. A favorite pastime of teens and young adults is being used for good causes.

Forget $60 video games. In China, 'Call of Duty' will be free.

'Call of Duty,' the series of best-selling video games, will reach China soon as a free online game.

Norwegian court gets to heart of Breivik trial: Is he sane?

With the beginning of testimony by a slew of psychiatrists, Norway's trial of Anders Behring Breivik has reached its crux – determining whether he was sane when he killed 77 people last summer.

Oslo police refute Breivik's claim of terrorist network, saying he acted alone

Anders Behring Breivik, who confessed to last summer's terror attacks in Norway, claims to be part of the Knights Templar, a pan-European militant nationalist group.

Horizons
Diablo 3 shatters one-day PC sales records: Blizzard

Diablo 3 was plagued by a bug-laden launch. But that hasn't hurt sales, Blizzard said today. 

Norwegian murderer Breivik had planned even more sweeping attack (+video)

During testimony today, Norwegian murderer Anders Behring Breivik revealed that he had planned to bomb more than one building and to decapitate the former prime minister. 

Cover Story
Video game nation: Why so many play

A journey through the world of video games, which 183 million Americans play – 25 percent over age 50. What's behind the fascination?

Facebook's forgotten rule: No fake names allowed

Using a fake name to cloak identity online is becoming less tolerated. But will these company policies from Facebook and Google hold up as users voice their dissatisfaction?

The Simple Dollar
Is Skype your cheapest home phone option?

Skype, Vonage, and Magic are all cheap home phone options, as long as you already have high speed Internet access

Chapter & Verse
What is Pottermore: 5 top theories

J.K. Rowling has said that she will reveal the nature of her new website, Pottermore, tomorrow. Until then, here are our Top 5 best guesses.

A virtual world that breaks real barriers

In Second Life's Al-Andalus, a virtual world patterned after medieval Andalus in Spain, avatars of Muslims mix with avatars of Jews and Christians to strive for a more perfect union.

File sharing fight returns to US campuses

File sharing on campus networks will carry risks of losing federal funding, starting this month.

The Simple Dollar
Finding balance in life and finance

Role playing games like World of Warcraft can start to take over your life; when they do, it's import to take a step back and learning to live in moderation. The same can be applied to any part of your financial life.

Role-playing games pull reluctant school kids into a supportive crowd

For kids with a troubled school life, role-playing games teach valuable life skills such as risk-taking and leadership.

The Simple Dollar
What exactly is 'wasted time' (or 'wasted money')?

Editor's Blog
Super Bowl, Olympics, Super Mario: How games help teach

It's easy to dismiss the Super Bowl, Monopoly, and Grand Theft Auto as a waste of time. But games go way beyond racking up points or winning Winter Olympic gold.

Augmented reality: Your world, enhanced

Smart phones lead the way in augmented reality, blending real life with digital imagery.

This week's Top 7 intriguing job openings

Internet addiction center opens in US

Internet addiction is not recognized as a separate disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, and treatment is not generally covered by insurance. But there are many such treatment centers in China, South Korea and Taiwan — where Internet addiction is taken very seriously — and many psychiatric experts say it is clear that Internet addiction is real and harmful.

Study finds prime time on the Internet is 11 p.m.

According to a study, North Americans have been staying up late to do their Internet surfing this summer, so late that the peak usage for the whole day has been at 11 p.m. Eastern time.

Horizons
Now that's smart business: Sam Raimi to direct 'Warcraft' flick

Global News Blog
Germany: Help for computer 'addicts'

Twitter’s secret: the law of unintended consequences

How 'tweet nothings' became a $250 million cultural phenomenon