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latest gaming news

Headlines from Yahoo! News: Technology - Video Games:

Deadline passes in EA bid to buy Take-Two Interactive shares (AFP)
Posted: Friday, May 16th, 2008 10:15 PM

Nintendo set to launch "Wii Fit" exercise game (Reuters)
Posted: Friday, May 16th, 2008 05:36 PM

Wii Fit's Sales Likely Healthy (Investor's Business Daily)
Posted: Friday, May 16th, 2008 05:34 PM

Disney Launches DGamer Community for Nintendo DS (NewsFactor)
Posted: Friday, May 16th, 2008 03:36 PM

Nintendo's latest game wants you off the couch (AP)
Posted: Friday, May 16th, 2008 02:56 PM

'GTA IV' needs just 5 days to run over competition in April (USATODAY.com)
Posted: Friday, May 16th, 2008 07:22 AM

U.S. game sales jump 47 percent in April on GTA4 (Reuters)
Posted: Thursday, May 15th, 2008 07:41 PM

Video game, accessory sales jump 47 pct in April (AP)
Posted: Thursday, May 15th, 2008 07:21 PM


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Game walkthroughs and reviews

Gamefaqs
Useful walkthroughs and how to guides for xbox, PS2, PC games, etc.

IGN
Great website for tips, tricks and reviews of video games.

Games beyond entertainment

Learning in Video Games
A useful regularly updated resource on educational games research and news.

Serious Games
Games used other than for entertainment purposes.

Gamesforchange.org
Provides support for organizations to use digital games for social change.

Socialstudygames.com
Research, news, and resources on the social aspects of gaming.

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