Games for Health Conference Showcases Modified Guitar Hero, Video Game Therapy2009-09-24The fourth annual Games for Health Conference will be showcasing the expanding role of video games in the Health profession. Video game technology is being applied in the field for rehabilitation, training and to encourage exercise.
Some highlights of the conference will be familiar to most gamers. A new version of Activision’s Guitar Hero is being introduced, which will be used in the rehabilitation of arm amputees. The results of studies based on the “Corrupted Blood Syndrome” form Blizzard’s World of Warcraft are also being presented.
Attendees will have the chance to play training games like 3DiTeams and the K.I.C.K. (Kid’s Interactive Creation Kiosk). 3DiTeams offers emergency health care training to medical professionals in virtual worlds. The full press release follows the break.
Emerging Developments Outlined As Games for Health Conference Gets Underway; Health-Oriented Innovations – Such as Guitar Hero Modified for Arm Amputee Rehab - Gaining Ground
BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Four major emerging trends — exergaming kicks into high gear, video games go to rehab and therapy, major health care providers arrive on the scene, and the ri...
World Series of Video Games Partners With CBS2009-09-12Hoping to bring more attention to the World Series of Video Games, the group has landed a 60 minute special on CBS set to air later this month.
On Saturday, December 30th, CBS will broadcast THEY GOT GAME, Stars of the World Series of Video Games, covering some of the pro gamers found in the circuit. Focusing mainly on Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, the special will shed some light on the professional gamer scene.
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