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Five real-life things that are only possible in video games
Sure they're technically possible in real life. That doesn't mean you can do them. Here are five real things that a normal person can never do except in video games.

Gunnar Gaming Glasses
Do your eyes ache after an 8-hour bender playing video games online? Do you have trouble focusing after playing CoD or Halo 3 all night? These glasses are designed to help.

The Miracle of Life
Making a video game is just as complicated -- and sometimes moreso -- than making a Hollywood movie. Click here for an interactive timeline showing you just what goes into birthing a brand new game.

Boston is the hub of video games, with several of the top studios right here in the metro area. Did you know that Rock Band and Guitar Hero were created right in Cambridge, at the Central Square office of Harmonix Music Systems? Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just working on your first console, Boston's the place to be.