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Volunteers were exposed to distressing images, with some given the game to play 30 minutes later, the PLoS One journal reported.

Players had fewer “flashbacks”, perhaps because it helped disrupt the laying down of memories, said the scientists.

It is hoped the study could aid the development of new strategies for minimizing the impact of trauma.

However, the researchers accept translating their findings into practical applications could prove difficult.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), often associated with experiences during conflict, can affect anyone who has suffered a sudden and shocking incident.

One of its main features is the “flashback”, in which the distressing sights, sounds or smells of the incident can return in everyday life.

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Instructions from EA:

At the BOOM BLOX title screen, hit up, right, down, left on the D-pad button.
Type in the codes below using the keyboard:

Pandoras Blox - Unlocks all levels in the game
Tool Pool - Unlocks all the toys in Create Mode
Nonstop Props - Unlocks all the props in Create Mode
Critter Litter - Unlocks all the characters in Create Mode
(codes are case sensitive)

A really cool trick if you have an imported DSi and KORG DS-10. If anyone knows Japanese, and can translate, please do.

The catalog is a comprehensive source of information about collectible items in Animal Crossing: City Folk, including when/where you can catch fish & insects and how much you can expect to pay for a certain furniture item.

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In the room after Lara rotates the glowing bridge there is an underwater door that needs to be opened by pulling a lever on the left wall of the room. It’s a simple puzzle with a big problem. In the Wii version of the game the lever is simply not there.

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Remember the maps that Nintendo Power used to publish for NES games? Well, a talented artist by the name of Andrew Dobson did the same thing for Mega Man 9. (You can see some of the raw images here) Wii Media contacted Andrew and made a custom viewer for the maps that allow you zoom, scroll, and reveal tips:

	Galaxy Man		View Map
	Jewel Man		View Map
	Plug Man		Coming soon…
	Tornado Man		View Map
	Magma Man		View Map
	Hornet Man		View Map
	Splash Woman		View Map
	Concrete Man		View Map

Anyone who is running afoul of MM9’s infamous difficulty level may find these maps to be invaluable.

Thanks Jerason

GameTrailers has created a video with all the Mega Man 9 bosses (and a method for defeating them).  The video is posted after the jump.  Only hit “more” if you are okay with seeing this “spoiler.”

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I now am in possession of Pokemon Platinum. I will keep a blog with all the latest details, and you can view that when you hit the jump. I’ll try and post plenty of screenshots as well. If you have any questions or want to see anything, let me know. I don’t know Japanese, but I will try my best to get through the game. It shouldn’t be too hard to figure things out. Warning: There may be spoilers ahead!

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(Sorry for being late)

The winner is….

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