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UK Gov’t Ad Campaign links early death to gaming

The last time we had an article on a Change 4 Life campaign, it was when the group supposedly linked gaming to obesity. The ad was fine and I thought that the publishers who rejected it were taking it out of context. This time, however, it seems a little different. Another Change 4 Life ad, printed this time, shows a kid leaning back, holding a PS3 controller and lazily playing games, with a title that reads, “Risk an Early Death, Just Do Nothing.” Poking on the same buttons are they?

The ad, which appeared on women’s lifestyle publications in the UK such as Star, Reveal, and Heat, is part of Change 4 Life’s campaign against increasing stationary or lazy lifestyles, triggered in part by gaming.

The Market for Computer and Video Games UK (MCV UK) has already filed a formal complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority, saying the ad is “unfair and inaccurate.” They’re now calling on gamers and people in the industry to join their protest. Since the ad appears on women’s publications, it implies that parents shouldn’t get games for their kids. Fortunately, 74 of parents in the UK believe that gaming is educational.

Unlike the video before, this one has gaming up front, right below such a title. But no direct attack has been made. This is a campaign against “doing nothing” which is a fair campaign with a just cause. The implications are kinda anti-gaming though. If Change 4 Life really blames gaming for shorter lives, then that’d be like suing McDonald’s for getting so many people fat.

As always, moderation is key. Gaming is fun, but if you spend all day in front of the tube holding a controller, that ain’t cool anymore. Take it easy and go for a walk (not just over to the fridge, please haha jk). Let’s not give gaming critics any reason to think they’re right.

• Change 4 Life supposedly links gaming to obesity, game publishers not amused
• Parents in UK are cool, 74 think gaming is educational
  

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Virtua Tennis 2009 Debut Trailer

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Bit.Trip Beat – Gameplay

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Muramasa: The Demon Blade Japanese Sharp TV Spot

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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Footage

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Wii homebrew – MyLittleBall v1.0.1, now with two player mode

Developer pinecone’s MyLittleBall just got ..errr…bigger.. MyLittleBall now has two player support, now you and a friend can enjoy the game together, or safeguard your top score by dropping bombs on his ball. And yes, there’s always a hint of green when talking about this brew.

Here’s the changelog for v1.0.1

• 2 player mode! Features:

• Starts automatically when ‘B’ is pressed in gameplay
• Point at screen and drop bombs on Ball!

Download: MyLittleBall v1.0.1

• Wii homebrew – Alarmii v1.0

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Wii homebrew – Alarmii v1.0

Now here’s a useful app. If you’ve been staying up all night playing games, why not have your Wii wake you up? With Alarmii, you can use your Nintendo Wii as an alarm clock to get your groggy ass up in the morning so you can drag it straight to wherever it is you need to go.

Changelog:

• added: auto-load/save settings to SD card (now you don’t have to setup every time!)
• added: load sound files from SD card (allowing for custom sound effects – hence, no card = no sound!)
• added: visual cues at interval and alarm
• bug fix: disabled potential rumble on exit screen

Sure, it’s not as effective as having an oldschool alarm clock next to your pillow blaring right next to your head in the morning (yes, that’s what I do), but hey, if you feel like adding more gamer stuff to your day, why not give it a shot?

Download: Alarmii v1.0

• Wii homebrew – Wii Quizz v2.07

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Wii homebrew – Wii Quizz v2.07

Did you ever watch a game show and start answering the questions out loud? With Wii Quizz, you won’t have to play pseudo-contestant and look like a complete idiot in your livingroom. You’re in the hot seat and you gotta get ‘em right to get that million bucks.

Bugfixes and new cursors for this update, check the changelog below:

• Added new cursors
• Fixed a graphical bug : the text “Fran ais” was not aligned in the language menu.
• Downsizing Wii Quizz.
• Fixed a bug with the banner of notification of a new version : it now appears in all pages of the game.
• Fixed a bug with the banner of notification of a new version : it is no longer on the menu buttons.
• Fixed a bug with the banner of notification of a new version : it disappeared at an activity with the server.

Download: Wii Quizz v2.07

• Wii homebrew – Wii Quizz v2.05

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Next Stop: Maturegameville?

Just when we were all getting accustomed to everyone’s taunts about the Wii being a “casual gamer’s system” or worse yet, a “kid’s toy”—developers (and by developers, I mean SEGA) have gone and put out some solid “mature” content. I’m looking at you House of the Dead: Overkill and you too, MadWorld. But, is this [...]

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WiiNintendo.net?s Wiikly Poll!

I’ll be making a post every week now to alert you guys a new poll is out!
What type of stages do you use most in Super Smash Bros. Brawl?
The new ones made for Brawl!
The old ones from Melee!
The ones I created!
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