More to games than just fun

Besides entertainment value, gamers can improve their reflexes and fatten their checkbooks.

'Madden' players scramble for glory

Virtual-football game gets tougher once you leave your living room, hundreds discover at tournament.
Photos: Madden Challenge
November 29, 2004

Video games: Not just for fun seekers anymore

"Serious games" teach everything from flying a jet plane to negotiating a hostage crisis.
Photo: Bashing bioterror
November 29, 2004

previous coverage

Valve bans 'Half Life 2' players

Game developer Valve says it's detected attempts to register illegally obtained copies of its hit PC game "Half Life 2."
November 23, 2004

How gory is that game?

Coalition of religious and family groups includes "Halo 2" in its list of 10 most objectionable games of the year.
November 29, 2004