Play Wii, Become a Better Surgeon [Slashdot]

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[xelement5x]

We already knew this, that's why you play the Trauma Center games. ;)

[recorderdude]

I can't wait till science invents magical vital-stabilizing cream and surgical weapons so TC turns into a valuable medical training program.

Hopefully GUILT won't happen anytime soon tho.