NEWS

Q&A with Ryan Green

That Dragon, Cancer. The game's developer, Ryan Green, had a conversation with me about his experience developing the game and the public's response to it. ____________________________________________________________________ Byte: When I first heard about the game, my reaction was, "how could someone make a game about this" but after playing it I felt like it all clicked so well.


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

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.




Four groups of students worked to create television commercials about Ball State. Tim Pollard, chair of the telecommunications department, came up with idea, one that has never been done before. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SADIE LEBO
NEWS

Students produce television commercials for university

Four groups of students worked to direct, produce and edit four television commercials promoting Ball State’s goals of being student-centered, community engaged and a 21st century public research university as well as promoting the athletic department.



Sophomore guard Francis Kiapway goes up for a shot during the game against Kent State on Jan. 19 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
SPORTS

Officials from Ball State game at Eastern Michigan suspended

Two Mid-American Conference basketball officials have been suspended for two games following Ball State's 88-87 double-overtime win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, according to an official statement from the conference. The statement says the officials made "several errors committed" during the game.






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