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First go at PS3 Move

Well if the first go with PS3 Move and Sports Champions get a, "Yo!" like that then it's got potential! Picking up the smallest movements and all the spin!

Games industry 'lost 18% of jobs'

Scotland has lost nearly a fifth of the jobs in its computer games industry so far this year, an industry body warns.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-11268722

Boxing game to aid fitness

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11218337

New iPod Touch

The new iPod touch looks like its got a lot going for it. What do you think? Let us know. Link to Apple iPOd page click Apple iPod.

New Sony Language Lab at Plymouth Business School

After an extensive tender programme where all the major language technologies were evaluated The University of Plymouth Business School has elected to install SONY Virtuoso language lab software across its PC network. Link to the article on Plymouth Business School Website

Lessons in Computer Games

Children should be given lessons about computer games in school as part of a radical overhaul of information and communication technology teaching, experts said today. Read the London Evening Standard Article. Link.

PlayStation Move Launches next week

Use PlayStation Move to engage students with accurate motion tracking and the latest augmented reality technology.

PlayStation Move makes it possible to become more engrossed in captivating virtual worlds and games than ever before.

Key Features:
. Responsive, precise and able to recognise both fast and subtle motions
. Accurately tracks position, orientation and motion in 3D
. Dual Shock vibration enabled
. Easy to use buttons and analogue trigger
. Sphere light colour and effects change to reflect what is happening in the experience
. Works in harmony with the PlayStation Eye camera to allow augmented reality experiences
. Plus face tracking and audio / video chat options
Games:
Starter disc – evaluate how best to use PlayStation Move with your students with the starter pack, which includes games such as Eye Pet, Sports Champions, TV Superstars and Tumble.
From November games like Little Big Planet, BUZZ Music Quiz and Sing Star will be available; some of which are already being used extensively by our educational clients.

Visit : www.uk.playstation.com/education to view the latest video showcasing how our clients have been using PSP to engage students.