Computer games need not be just an after-school activity — it could also motivate students to learn. The past decade has been the decade of online social networks, where Internet users could connect with each other, wherever they are. The next decade will see the rise of what is called game dynamics. Game dynamics has always been a part of our lives and for a long time, has been determining many

INSTEAD of the conventional role-playing game where the gamer just aims and kills to earn points, Form Two student S.Sarvesh, 14, has designed a unique quiz/game to test a player’s knowledge on what has been taught in History at local schools. In fact, little did he know that the game he created for a competition would actually help his friends build up a keen interest in history. He

KUALA LUMPUR: An online bookstore - www.booqc.com - has been set up to promote works by Malaysian authors and publishers. "QuaChee," the founder of the online bookstore which was launched in March, said it is about time Malaysian authors and publishers get a place for them to be recognised internationally. The online bookstore will be a gateway for local authors and publishers, especially the

CUTE: One of the winners of the animation category of MSC Malaysia Intellectual Property Creators Challenge Series 2010 was Enershia, which impressed the judges with a two-minute Flash animation clip about a 60-year-old villager, Pak Deman, and his pet monkey. KUALA LUMPUR: We may soon see these Malaysian-made games on various devices next year. They are all winners in the recent MSC Malaysia

Interacting in real time with experts from various countries simultaneously – without them being physically present – used to be a dream, but such technology is available today in various universities worldwide, including Malaysia. At the Malaysian Research and Education Network (Myren) seminar themed “Harnessing Technology for Global Collaboration” recently, United Nations Educational,