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Fortnite Survey Slides - Google Slides. Let's Talk about Fortnite 12/4/18. Dotsoul. Dotsoul was an immersive 3D Virtual Reality MMORPG based on the Active Worlds application which ran from Dec 2005-2009 and was created by Joseph Bergeron and Laura Herrmann.

Dotsoul

A graphic and relationship intensive cyberpark, designed to facilitate the release of people's subconscious, the stated goal of the park is to create a dreamscape or playground of the mind where people creatively interact, role-play and build virtual works which bear the stamp of their personal identities. Philosophy[edit] According to its creators, Dotsoul is meant to trigger the ability in participants to make something out of their own images. It gives people the option to live outside the corporate structure and creates room for independent self-discovery. The society is, as stated on the official website “the parallel universe inside your head.”

Respect everyoneThis is a PG rated world because like the "real world" it involves children (and a huge range of cultural experiences). The Cyberpark[edit] Entropia Universe. Entropia Universe is a massively multiplayer online virtual universe designed by the Swedish software company MindArk, based in Gothenburg.

Entropia Universe

Entropia uses a micropayment business model, in which players may buy in-game currency (PED - Project Entropia Dollars) with real money that can be redeemed back into U.S. dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 10:1. This means that virtual items acquired within Entropia Universe have a real cash value, and a participant may, at any time, initiate a withdrawal of their accumulated PED back into U.S. dollars according to the fixed exchange rate, minus transaction fees; the minimum amount for a withdrawal is 1,000 PED. The Entropia Universe is a direct continuation of Project Entropia. Gameplay[edit] Cost to participate[edit] The game and all its planets can be downloaded and played for free, following an account registration procedure.

The game can be played for free, although spending money on the in-game currency allows significant additional options. Assassin's Creed III - PC PS3 XB360 WIIU. From WikiCheats Platforms: PC PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U Release Date: 10/30/2012. Assassin's Creed 3 Wiki Guide & Walkthrough. Assassin's Creed III is the fifth main installment in the open-world action-adventure Assassin's Creed series on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC.

Assassin's Creed 3 Wiki Guide & Walkthrough

Players take on the role of Connor Kenway, who is half-British and half-Native American, in Boston and other cities during the American Revolutionary War, and also the role of Desmond, a descendant of Connor's from 2012. As with previous games in the series, Assassin's Creed III features a competitive, and this time a co-operative, multiplayer mode. Assassin's Creed III was released on October 30, 2012 in North America and October 31 in Europe and Australia.

It has also been confirmed as a launch title for Wii U. The game was been delayed for PC, but was released on November 20 in North America and November 23 in Europe. LicenciaHistórica: La representación del pasado en la saga Assassin's Creed: reflexiones desde la perspectiva de una gamer e historiadora (y VII) Lessons from Assassin’s Creed for Constructing Educational Games. The Assassin’s Creed franchise has held the honor of being one of the most highly debated video games in regard to its historical accuracy and educational worth.

Lessons from Assassin’s Creed for Constructing Educational Games

There are hundreds of forums dedicated to pointing out the inaccuracies and comparing history against the game play. Every named character has been researched by fans attempting to determine the precision of Ubisoft, and some blogs have done massive comparisons of the clothing and environment of the game against images from the Renaissance.

Unlike historical simulations, Assassin’s Creed has created an environment where players are actively engaging with the environment and proactively learning about it. Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy and Lazy. This Is What Screen Time Really Does to Kids' Brains. Video Game Addiction - Internet Gaming Addiction. By Emily Battaglia A recent article published in the journal Psychological Science indicates that youth in the United States may be at risk for addiction to video games.

Video Game Addiction - Internet Gaming Addiction

According to a 2007 Harris poll of 1,178 American children and teens (ages 8 to 18), 8.5 percent of those who played video games exhibited six of 11 addiction symptoms. These symptoms included skipping household chores or homework to play video or computer games, poor performance on tests, and playing video games to escape problems. Experts are comparing video game addiction to other pathological non-substance related behaviors like compulsive gambling. Researchers at Iowa State University, who conducted the study, actually utilized gambling addiction criteria to help develop the self-administered questionnaire. In general, boys exhibited a greater number of addictive symptoms than girls.

Violent video games leave teens 'morally immature' Playing violent video games for long periods of time can hold back the "moral maturity" of teenagers, according to a study in Canada.

Violent video games leave teens 'morally immature'

Video game addiction: Does it exist? Children who watched more than the two hours per day maximum recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were 1.5 to two times more likely to show attention problems, U.S. researchers say.

Video game addiction: Does it exist?

((IStock)) Video game addiction is not an official diagnosis, but studies estimate eight per cent of all children and teens are affected. Researchers are just starting to address questions like: "What seems to make some games more addictive than others? " 22 Charts & Graphs on Video Games & Youth Violence - Violent Video Games - ProCon.org.