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Gaming Expo to showcase the latest industry trends (Scoop.co.nz)

Sydney, Australia – 30 May, 2008: The Australasian Gaming Expo, held August 24-26 2008, is shaping up to be one of the most successful in its 18 year history, with record registrations to date for the conference and over 180 exhibitors showcasing their products at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Lake Hospital System Offers Wii-habilitation (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Physical and occupational therapists at Lake Hospital System are tapping into the latest video gaming craze to get patients back on their feet. They're using the Nintendo Wii and the just released Wii Fit to help patients recovering from strokes, surgeries and broken bones improve their cardiovascular fitness, aerobic strength and balance through video games like hula hooping, skiing and bowling.

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Wi-Fi, video games all part of public libraries version 2.0 (The Capital Times)

With Nintendo Wii gaming controllers strapped to their wrists, four keenly focused boys whooped it up as they battled through a game of "Super Smash Brothers Brawl." Assorted spectators, some waiting their turn at the video game, occasionally barked out appreciative or caustic commentary. While it might sound like a sacrilegious activity to take place in a public library, the gamers didn't draw ...

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Why Apple Could Kill The Nintendo DS (Forbes)

With third-party apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch looming, games (for once) could become Apple's killer app.

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14:00 (BST), 05/06/2008 The Sims 2 Apartment Life Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS GUILDFORD, UK — June 5, 2008 — ... (gamesindustry.biz)

GUILDFORD, UK — June 5, 2008 — The Sims™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) Label, today announced the first details for The Sims 2 Apartment Life for the PC, and The Sims 2 Apartment Pets exclusively for the Nintendo DSTM. The Sims 2 Apartment Life brings the adventure, fun and drama of close quarters of apartment living to your Sims. Launching simultaneously, The Sims 2 Apartment Pets ...

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