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For some older adults, the online video game World of Warcraft (WoW) may provide more than an opportunity for escapist adventure. Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that playing WoW boosted cognitive functioning for older adults – particularly those who had scored poorly on cognitive ability tests before playing the game.

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Nominated for a technical excellence award at the Indie Games Festival, 'Prom Week' is a game about social relationships driven by an innovative artificial intelligence system.