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The game, known as Project: EVO, makes players explore a virtual world and select certain items, while avoiding other objects.

Akili raises $30.5 million for ADHD Video Game

Akili Interactive Labs Inc. in Boston is developing a video game that is believed to have the ability to replace pills as treatment for ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.) They hope to run a large trial to gain approval from the FDA in 2017. The game, known as Project: EVO, makes players explore a virtual world and select certain items, while avoiding other objects. Videogame maker Akili Interactive is seeking to treat ADHD https://t.co/hSifBjBwuc pic.twitter.com/alPpvolshs — Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 22, 2016 "There is a big need in the marketplace from parents, patients and doctors for nonpharmacological therapies for ADHD,” said Eddie Martucci, chief executive of Akili.


'FNaF World' releases early, missing features

As is the usual tradition with Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) games, the recent entry has been put out into the world almost a month earlier! On January 22, FNaF World was released for $9.99 on Steam for Windows.



'Minecraft: Education Edition' announced

Microsoft and Mojang have just announced that Minecraft: Education Edition will be launching this summer for teachers and education institutions around the world to use. The Education Edition is actually an “expanded” version of an already existing program called MinecraftEdu. This special version of Minecraft has been used by teachers and other education institutions since 2011, and is a modded version of the game that is appropriate for classroom use.



'Pokkén Tournament' coming to Wii U in March

Nintendo has announced the North American release date for Bandai-Namco's Pokémon fighting game, Pokkén Tournament. North American players will be able get their hands on the game when it launches for the Wii U on March 18. The game has been in Japanese arcades for the last year, but the imminent Wii U release marks the first time the game will be available in the United States.



PewDiePie and fellow YouTubers creating new entertainment network

Famous YouTube creator Felix Kjellberg, Disney’s Maker Studios and several other popular YouTubers are currently working to create Revelmode, a new online entertainment network. The network will feature video content, game development, charity, commercial partnerships and merchandise on the web, YouTube, Facebook and more.