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February 27, 2007 2:25 PM

Not Your Father's 'Mario Bros.'

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Not only is the video game generation aging but also the games themselves are maturing. And I don't mean getting even more violent or graphic. Quite the opposite. I'm (tech) talking about educational titles like Muzzy Lane Software's "Making History: The Calm and the Storm." It's an extremely detailed strategy game that immerses players (aka students) in the political and military nuances of WWII. This isn't a shoot 'em up with blood and gore on the battlefield. In this game you're forced to make decisions about diplomatic ties, economic allies, and troop deployment.

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