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A video game helps a man catch a cold

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Sometimes the world needs saving, and sometimes a random guy just needs a sick day. Elite Beat Agents features a squad of secret agents who solve people's problems purely through the power of synchronized dance. By tapping the screen to Avril Lavigne, you actively manipulate the universe to help a man catch a cold so he can stay home with his family.

A video game helps a man catch a cold
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