A Band That Uses Gaming Technology to Make Music

The Percussivo Mundo Novo band uses video game technology to take Brazilian percussion into the 21st century.

Playmancer Game Helps Heal

A video game designed to help patients with physical and mental health issues.

Cuba angered over US video game

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The Cuban government is criticizing a new video game in which US special ops soldiers try to kill a young Fidel Castro. A Cuban government website said the fame glorifies assassination and will turn American children into “sociopaths.” Download MP3

‘Modern warfare 2′ in Russia

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The latest version of the videogame Call of Duty is selling like hotcakes – in Russia. But its realistic battles put some there on edge and in this game, the Russians are the bad guys. Laura Lynch reports. Download MP3

• BBC review of latest video games

Bill Wyman ‘not keen’ on Rock Band-style games

A new video game hits shelves across the globe today. The Beatles: Rock Band allows you to play along with John, Paul, George and Ringo. But the fact that kids are pressing buttons, and not playing actual instruments, has some real rockers upset. We’ll have that story later today on the program. (Audio available after 5PM Eastern)

• The Beatles: Rock Band official site
• BBC Article featuring Wyman’s comments
• “Ticket to Ride” gameplay trailer