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Haven’t caught all of the Gamertell news this week?  Here’s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles!

• Lazy parents can limit kids’ gaming effortlessly with the GameDr
  “A new video game control device has been devised to aid parents and guardians who don’t have the time or energy to remain vigilant when it comes to the time their children spend with games. John Morrissey has developed the GameDr, a specially…” MORE »
• Apple App Store gaming update for the week of June 22 - June 28, 2009
  “The Apple App Store gaming update is Gamertell’s weekly look at the previous week’s Apple App Store game releases. We cover them all - good and not so good - in their respective categories with a breakdown of the great games and the free games right where you want ‘em,…” MORE »
• EA discouraging used Sims 3 game sales with registration
  “Thinking about purchasing The Sims 3? Good for you. Thinking about purchasing it used? Think again.  Thanks to certain procedures set in place by EA regarding the game, you must register your copy in order to gain access to The…” MORE »
• Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker game drawing eBay interest
  “Danielle mentioned that Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker is among the more unique collectibles from theKing of Pop’s career and now speculators are moving the game on eBay. Bids on a non-working copy of the Sega Genesis game are up to MORE »
• PlayStation Store Update: An addictive new puzzle, playing the big leagues (June 28 to July 4, 2009)
  “This week’s newest PS3 download is Droplitz by Altus for $9.99. In this game, players…” MORE »
• Gamertell Exclusive: Interview with senior producer, creative director Dave Georgeson about zOMG!
  “Since the free browser-based MMMORPG zOMG! started allowing players in 2008, it has been widely talked about in the forums. Guilds have formed to help others complete quests and meet other players who love the game.  I had a…” MORE »
• Nintendo Downloads for June 29, 2009
  “Can you say, “the dog days of summer”? This Nintendo download update is certainly on the sedate side, with 2 water-based titles on WiiWare (including a fishing game!) and Sudoku (yes, Sudoku!) on DSiWare. I’m interested in the sole VC release, Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa, and potentially…” MORE »
• Fitness games generating big business for the industry
  ” Remember that moldy stereotype that gamers are all overweight, couch-crusty adolescents? Well, we actually have financial proof that it’s not the case anymore (not that it ever was) - in a recent story at 1Up,…” MORE »
• Majesco announces The Daring Game for Girls for DS, Wi
  ”  All young girls dream of having adventures like rafting down the Amazon, mountain climbing, or exploring deep caves. The Daring Book for Girls series allowed girls to have these adventures while safely sitting on their couch.  …” MORE »
• Battlefield Heroes sports some MJ inspired threads (updated)
  “UPDATE: EA is not charging a fee, Battlefunds or otherwise, for the Michael Jackson outfits in Battlefield Heroes. We can choose to look at EA’s actions in one of two ways - they’re either paying homage to the late Michael Jackson, or…” MORE »