Gaming
What are kids getting out of playing Minecraft?
Parents worry about the screen time of young kids, but is digital play just another form of play? A University of Melbourne expert investigates using Minecraft.
Ageing in a virtual world
A team of older people is helping University of Melbourne researchers develop virtual reality technology to encourage social participation and healthy ageing.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided unleashes potential of eye tracking
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has been released, unleashing the potential of eye tracking and showing the infinite possibilities for eye mechanics in gaming.
Pokémon Go a walk in the park
Pokémon Go is sweeping the world, but the techno-panic over the Nintendo game misses the point that we already have the techno-etiquette to deal with it.
Gaming more than a Space Oddity
A brutal and ruthless massive online space game is stretching the boundaries of fun, telling us about ourselves and the wider potential of gaming.
Kinecting with the orang-utans
Computer and gaming technology developed by researchers at University of Melbourne Zoos Victoria is about to let orang-utans take charge at Melbourne Zoo.
The Crossy Road to success
An arcade-style game involving a chicken crossing a road has become a smash worldwide hit - and it was created by a student at the University of Melbourne.