Will grannies become gamers?

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Companies such as Microsoft and Electronic Arts are exploring ways to interest seniors in video games.

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by willie661 May 17, 2007 8:17 AM PDT: I think the more appropriate question should be, Will Grannies Become Microsoft Console Gamers. Many retirement homes already use other consoles, namely the Wii, for leisure.; Reply to this comment

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