10 Predictions For The New Year - Wii , Nintendo , Xbox 360 , Gaming

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aeropause.com - 12/31/2008

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With 2009 less then twelve hours away it’s time to make some predictions about what may come to pass in the new year. I am no fortune teller, but if the past serves as benchmark for the future then I am sure that some of these will come true. 2008 was a bright year gamers and game makers, but ...

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