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		<title>Nintendo Wii sales plummet in Japan pending Wii 2 reveal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 16:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nintendo Co.&#8217;s Wii plummeted this week in Japan pending the reveal of the Wii successor next month. Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the Wii sold 6,336 units between May 9 and May 15 to rank No. 4 in overall sales. By comparison, the Wii sold 11,520 units the week prior. The hardware did [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii</a> plummeted this week in Japan pending the reveal of the Wii successor next month.</p>
<p><span id="more-407"></span>Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-NINTENDO-Wii/dp/B0009VXBAQ?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> sold 6,336 units between May 9 and May 15 to rank No. 4 in overall sales.</p>
<p>By comparison, the Wii sold 11,520 units the week prior.</p>
<p>The hardware did not rank any titles in the top 10.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the Wii successor at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.</p>
<p>Reports claim the Wii successor, dubbed Project Café, will have a three-core CPU, 6.2-inch touch-screen controller, and high-definition functionality.</p>
<p>The controller is said to be able to stream content from the console.</p>
<p>The Wii has sold 86 million units worldwide to date since launch in 2006.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. recorded a 66 percent decline in profits amid confirmation of a successor to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> console to be sold in 2012.</p>
<p>The company held a net profit of $945M in fiscal Mar. compared to $2.78 billion the year prior.</p>
<p>Net sales fell 29 percent to $12.3 billion.</p>
<p>The company sold 15.1 million <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> units in the fiscal year, down from 20.1 million units the year prior.</p>
<p>Current Wii hardware SKUs include the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-White-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QD4?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">White</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Black</a> that includes a Wii Remote Plus, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports sells at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">$199.99</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. announced new first-party Wii titles to be sold in 2011, including the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Play-Motion-Black-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004W4S1S8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii Play: Motion with Black Wii Remote Plus</a> SKU and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Case-Files-Dust-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B004W4STO4/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wii Mario Kart $149.99 Bundle in top 15 at Toys R Us</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 16:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Launch sales for Nintendo Co.&#8217;s new Wii Mario Kart Bundle ranked in the top 15 at Toys R Us Inc.&#8217;s online division amid solid launch demand. This week, the Wii Mario Kart Bundle ranked as the No. 12 best-selling product at Toysrus.com&#8217;s Video Games division. The Wii Mario Kart Bundle includes the Wii hardware, Mario [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Launch sales for Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">new Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> ranked in the top 15 at Toys R Us Inc.&#8217;s online division amid solid launch demand.</p>
<p><span id="more-350"></span>This week, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> ranked as the No. 12 best-selling product at Toysrus.com&#8217;s Video Games division.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> includes the Wii hardware, Mario Kart Wii, and a Wii Wheel at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">$149.99</a>.</p>
<p>In addition, Nintendo in May began sale of new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">Nintendo Selects</a> titles for Wii at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">$19.99</a> each.</p>
<p>Titles include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Wii-Sports/dp/B004WLRR4K/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii Sports</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Legend-Twilight-Princess-Wii/dp/B004WLRQMI/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Animal-Crossing-City-Wii/dp/B004WMM2NA/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Animal Crossing: City Folk</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Mario-Super-Sluggers-Wii/dp/B004WLRR0E/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Mario Super Sluggers</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the Wii successor at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.</p>
<p>Reports claim the Wii successor, dubbed Project Café, will have a three-core CPU, 6.2-inch touch-screen controller, and high-definition functionality.</p>
<p>The controller is said to be able to stream content from the console.</p>
<p>The Wii has sold 86 million units worldwide to date since launch in 2006.</p>
<p>New Wii titles to be sold in 2011 include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Play-Motion-Black-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004W4S1S8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii Play: Motion with Black Wii Remote Plus</a> SKU and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Case-Files-Dust-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B004W4STO4/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust</a>.</p>
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		<title>Amazon holds all-day PS3, Xbox 360, Wii game sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 18:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Retailer Amazon.com this week began holding an all-day Video Games Sale for Sony Corp.&#8217;s Playstation 3, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s Xbox 360, and Nintendo Co.&#8217;s Wii in a new Gold Box promotion. In the one-day sale for May 18, the retailer is discounting a wave of titles throughout the day, in addition to offering a &#8216;Deal of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Retailer Amazon.com this week began holding an all-day Video Games Sale for Sony Corp.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-711719801702-PlayStation-120-GB/dp/B002I0J4VQ?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Playstation 3</a>, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Elite-Console/dp/B003O6JJKY?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Xbox 360</a>, and Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-Black/dp/B003EH0BQ4?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> in a new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=xs_gb_dtl_rtn_0_vg?tag2=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20">Gold Box promotion</a>.</p>
<p><span id="more-338"></span>In the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=xs_gb_dtl_rtn_0_vg?tag2=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20">one-day sale</a> for May 18, the retailer is discounting a wave of titles throughout the day, in addition to offering a &#8216;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7797732_2?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;docId=1000208101">Deal of the Day</a>&#8216; product.</p>
<p>Sony in Feb. began sale of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Hardware-160GB-Killzone-Bundle-Playstation/dp/B004K324MK?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Playstation 3 160GB Killzone 3 Bundle</a>, which includes the PS3 160GB hardware SKU and a copy of Killzone 3 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Hardware-160GB-Killzone-Bundle-Playstation/dp/B004K324MK?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">$299.99</a>.</p>
<p>Playstation Move Console Bundle includes the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Move-Console-Bundle-3/dp/B002I0K956?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">PS3 320GB</a> SKU, Playstation Move Controller, Playstation Eye, and Sports Champions at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Move-Console-Bundle-3/dp/B002I0K956?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">$399.99</a>.</p>
<p>Microsoft in Nov. began sale of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Console-Kinect/dp/B003O6JLZ2/ref=pd_ms_vg_1&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;s=videogames">Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Special Edition Bundle</a> at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Console-Kinect/dp/B003O6JLZ2/ref=pd_ms_vg_1&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;s=videogames">$399.99</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB-Kinect/dp/B003O6EE4U/ref=sr_1_10&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1279647625&amp;sr=1-10">Xbox 360 4GB with Kinect bundle</a> sells at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB-Kinect/dp/B003O6EE4U/ref=sr_1_10&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1279647625&amp;sr=1-10">$299.99</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in May began sale of a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">new Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a>, which includes the Wii hardware, Mario Kart Wii, and a Wii Wheel at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">$149.99</a>.</p>
<p>In addition, Nintendo in May began sale of new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">Nintendo Selects</a> titles for Wii at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">$19.99</a> each.</p>
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		<title>Nintendo Wii $149.99 Mario Kart Bundle holds solid demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 16:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Launch sales for Nintendo Co.&#8217;s new Wii Mario Kart Bundle held solid demand at Amazon.com Inc. upon release Sun. This week, the Wii Mario Kart Bundle ranked as the No. 56 best-selling product in Amazon&#8217;s Video Games division. The Wii Mario Kart Bundle includes the Wii hardware, Mario Kart Wii, and a Wii Wheel at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Launch sales for Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">new Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> held solid demand at Amazon.com Inc. upon release Sun.</p>
<p><span id="more-299"></span>This week, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> ranked as the No. 56 best-selling product in Amazon&#8217;s Video Games division.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> includes the Wii hardware, Mario Kart Wii, and a Wii Wheel at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">$149.99</a>.</p>
<p>In addition, Nintendo in May began sale of new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">Nintendo Selects</a> titles for Wii at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">$19.99</a> each.</p>
<p>Titles include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Wii-Sports/dp/B004WLRR4K/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii Sports</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Legend-Twilight-Princess-Wii/dp/B004WLRQMI/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Animal-Crossing-City-Wii/dp/B004WMM2NA/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Animal Crossing: City Folk</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Mario-Super-Sluggers-Wii/dp/B004WLRR0E/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Mario Super Sluggers</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the Wii successor at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.</p>
<p>Reports claim the Wii successor, dubbed Project Café, will have a three-core CPU, 6.2-inch touch-screen controller, and high-definition functionality.</p>
<p>The controller is said to be able to stream content from the console.</p>
<p>The Wii has sold 86 million units worldwide to date since launch in 2006.</p>
<p>New Wii titles to be sold in 2011 include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Play-Motion-Black-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004W4S1S8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii Play: Motion with Black Wii Remote Plus</a> SKU and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Case-Files-Dust-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B004W4STO4/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nintendo begins sale of Wii Mario Kart Bundle at $149.99</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 16:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nintendo Co. this week began sale of a new Wii Mario Kart Bundle at under $150. The Wii Mario Kart Bundle includes the Wii hardware, Mario Kart Wii, and a Wii Wheel at $149.99. In addition, Nintendo in May began sale of new Nintendo Selects titles for Wii at $19.99 each. Titles include Wii Sports, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nintendo Co. this week began sale of a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">new Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">under $150</a>.</p>
<p><span id="more-268"></span>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">Wii Mario Kart Bundle</a> includes the Wii hardware, Mario Kart Wii, and a Wii Wheel at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Console-Mario-Kart-Bundle-Nintendo/dp/B004WLRQAU/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=211189&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=373489&amp;link_code=as3">$149.99</a>.</p>
<p>In addition, Nintendo in May began sale of new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">Nintendo Selects</a> titles for Wii at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_356303542_2&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;rh=n%3A14218901%2Ck%3AB004WLRR0E%7CB004WMM2NA%7CB004WLRQMI%7CB004WLRR4K&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=right-2&amp;pf_rd_r=1SM26W6RHPRT78HX3TG7&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1298227722&amp;pf_rd_i=14218901">$19.99</a> each.</p>
<p>Titles include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Wii-Sports/dp/B004WLRR4K/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii Sports</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Legend-Twilight-Princess-Wii/dp/B004WLRQMI/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Animal-Crossing-City-Wii/dp/B004WMM2NA/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Animal Crossing: City Folk</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Selects-Mario-Super-Sluggers-Wii/dp/B004WLRR0E/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Mario Super Sluggers</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the Wii successor at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.</p>
<p>Reports claim the Wii successor, dubbed Project Café, will have a three-core CPU, 6.2-inch touch-screen controller, and high-definition functionality.</p>
<p>The controller is said to be able to stream content from the console.</p>
<p>The Wii has sold 86 million units worldwide to date since launch in 2006.</p>
<p>New Wii titles to be sold in 2011 include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Play-Motion-Black-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004W4S1S8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii Play: Motion with Black Wii Remote Plus</a> SKU and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Case-Files-Dust-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B004W4STO4/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nintendo Wii sales climb pending Wii 2 reveal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2011 16:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nintendo Co.&#8217;s Wii increased this week in Japan pending the reveal of the Wii successor next month. Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the Wii sold 11,520 units between May 2 and May 8 to rank No. 4 in overall sales. By comparison, the Wii sold 10,889 units the week prior. The hardware ranked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii</a> increased this week in Japan pending the reveal of the Wii successor next month.</p>
<p><span id="more-222"></span>Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-NINTENDO-Wii/dp/B0009VXBAQ?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> sold 11,520 units between May 2 and May 8 to rank No. 4 in overall sales.</p>
<p>By comparison, the Wii sold 10,889 units the week prior.</p>
<p>The hardware ranked two titles in the top 10, including Wii Party at No. 7 and Mario Kart Wii at No. 10.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the Wii successor at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.</p>
<p>Reports claim the Wii successor, dubbed Project Café, will have a three-core CPU, 6.2-inch touch-screen controller, and high-definition functionality.</p>
<p>The controller is said to be able to stream content from the console.</p>
<p>The Wii has sold 86 million units worldwide to date since launch in 2006.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. recorded a 66 percent decline in profits amid confirmation of a successor to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> console to be sold in 2012.</p>
<p>The company held a net profit of $945M in fiscal Mar. compared to $2.78 billion the year prior.</p>
<p>Net sales fell 29 percent to $12.3 billion.</p>
<p>The company sold 15.1 million <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> units in the fiscal year, down from 20.1 million units the year prior.</p>
<p>Current Wii hardware SKUs include the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-White-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QD4?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">White</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Black</a> that includes a Wii Remote Plus, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports sells at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">$199.99</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. announced new first-party Wii titles to be sold in 2011, including the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Play-Motion-Black-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004W4S1S8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii Play: Motion with Black Wii Remote Plus</a> SKU and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Case-Files-Dust-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B004W4STO4/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nintendo Wii sales fall 38 percent in Apr. U.S. data</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 21:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sales for Nintendo Co.&#8217;s Wii fell in year-over-year figures in the latest Apr. U.S. sales data. NPD Group Inc. this week said the Wii sold 172,000 units in Apr., down 38 percent from the same period the year prior. Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sales for Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii</a> fell in year-over-year figures in the latest Apr. U.S. sales data.</p>
<p><span id="more-211"></span>NPD Group Inc. this week said the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii</a> sold 172,000 units in Apr., down 38 percent from the same period the year prior.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the Wii successor at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.</p>
<p>Reports claim the Wii successor, dubbed Project Café, will have a three-core CPU, 6.2-inch touch-screen controller, and high-definition functionality.</p>
<p>The controller is said to be able to stream content from the console.</p>
<p>The Wii has sold 86 million units worldwide to date since launch in 2006.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. recorded a 66 percent decline in profits amid confirmation of a successor to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> console to be sold in 2012.</p>
<p>The company held a net profit of $945M in fiscal Mar. compared to $2.78 billion the year prior.</p>
<p>Net sales fell 29 percent to $12.3 billion.</p>
<p>The company sold 15.1 million <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> units in the fiscal year, down from 20.1 million units the year prior.</p>
<p>Current Wii hardware SKUs include the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-White-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QD4?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">White</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Black</a> that includes a Wii Remote Plus, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports sells at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">$199.99</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. announced new first-party Wii titles to be sold in 2011, including the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Play-Motion-Black-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004W4S1S8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii Play: Motion with Black Wii Remote Plus</a> SKU and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Case-Files-Dust-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B004W4STO4/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust</a>.</p>
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		<title>Final: LEGO Pirates PS3, Xbox 360, Wii a swashbuckling puzzler</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 22:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disney Interactive Entertainment Inc.&#8217;s LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean for Sony Corp.&#8217;s Playstation 3, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s Xbox 360, and Nintendo Co.&#8217;s Wii is a solid entry in the action franchise with swashbuckling combat and challenging puzzles. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean includes levels based on all four pirates films – The Curse of the Black [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Disney Interactive Entertainment Inc.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Playstation-3/dp/B002I0K5RS/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean</a> for Sony Corp.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-160-GB/dp/B003VUO6H4/ref=sr_1_1&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1282061424&amp;sr=1-1">Playstation 3</a>, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Elite-Console/dp/B003O6JJKY?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Xbox 360</a>, and Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=391873">Wii</a> is a solid entry in the action franchise with swashbuckling combat and challenging puzzles.</p>
<p><span id="more-129"></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6E7O2/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean</a> includes levels based on all four pirates films – The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man&#8217;s Chest, At World&#8217;s End, and On Stranger Tides.</p>
<p>Following a short introduction level, users are welcomed to The Port where levels from each of the four Pirates films can be selected. Additionally, users can purchase new characters in The Port for more than 70 characters to collect, including the Guard Dog.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 469px"><img title="LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean" src="http://nsa25.casimages.com/img/2011/05/07//110507050642358955.jpg" alt="" width="459" height="258" /><p class="wp-caption-text">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean</p></div>
<p>Like prior LEGO entries, Pirates of the Caribbean includes attack, jump, character switch, and contextual buttons. New to the combat are nimble attacks that will automatically convert into sword fighting, complete with parrying and finishers that break enemies in half.</p>
<p>The LEGO version may be the most challenging in terms of puzzles. Rather than simply building a broken set of LEGOs to secure the next required item, Pirates requires users to explore and break the entire area to find and connect multiple puzzles to complete the area.</p>
<p>Each character holds a unique trait that must be utilized to complete levels. For example, Capt. Jack Sparrow can search for treasure, Mr. Gibbs can weld machinery, and Anamaria can double jump.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean" src="http://www.theaveragegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/LEGOPiratesOfTheCaribbean_WalkingThePlank.jpg" alt="" width="459" height="258" /></p>
<p>Two-player local co-op is back and users can jump in and out at any time. The split-screen action is constantly divided by a real-time ratio depending on the distance between the two players. At times, the constant split-screen shift can be dizzying, though it provides each user with a close-up view of the action.</p>
<p>The graphics engine is good at 30 frames per second. The LEGO Pirates land is well-textured and utilizes a comical reinterpretation of the franchise well. The sound engine employs the movie soundtrack for an orchestral feel throughout.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEBO/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean</a> is a solid quest in the Pirates film franchise. The re-interpretation is complete with a loving admiration to the film source, complete with swift sword combat and pirate puzzles for all ages.</p>
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		<title>Nintendo Wii sales increase in Japan pending Wii 2 reveal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 16:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nintendo Co.&#8217;s Wii increased this week in Japan pending the reveal of the Wii successor next month. Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the Wii sold 10,889 units between Apr. 25 and May 1 to rank No. 4 in overall sales. By comparison, the Wii sold 8,122 units the week prior. The hardware did [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Wii</a> increased this week in Japan pending the reveal of the Wii successor next month.</p>
<p><span id="more-64"></span>Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-NINTENDO-Wii/dp/B0009VXBAQ?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> sold 10,889 units between Apr. 25 and May 1 to rank No. 4 in overall sales.</p>
<p>By comparison, the Wii sold 8,122 units the week prior.</p>
<p>The hardware did not rank any software titles in the top ten for the week.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. said it will demonstrate a playable model and announce more specifications of the Wii successor at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.</p>
<p>Reports claim the Wii successor, dubbed Project Café, will have a three-core CPU, 6.2-inch touch-screen controller, and high-definition functionality.</p>
<p>The controller is said to be able to stream content from the console.</p>
<p>The Wii has sold 86 million units worldwide to date since launch in 2006.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. recorded a 66 percent decline in profits amid confirmation of a successor to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> console to be sold in 2012.</p>
<p>The company held a net profit of $945M in fiscal Mar. compared to $2.78 billion the year prior.</p>
<p>Net sales fell 29 percent to $12.3 billion.</p>
<p>The company sold 15.1 million <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Sports-Resort-White-Nintendo/dp/B003EGULF6?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii</a> units in the fiscal year, down from 20.1 million units the year prior.</p>
<p>Current Wii hardware SKUs include the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-White-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QD4?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">White</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Black</a> that includes a Wii Remote Plus, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports sells at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">$199.99</a>.</p>
<p>Nintendo in Apr. announced new first-party Wii titles to be sold in 2011, including the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Play-Motion-Black-Remote-Nintendo/dp/B004W4S1S8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Wii Play: Motion with Black Wii Remote Plus</a> SKU and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Case-Files-Dust-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B004W4STO4/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust</a>.</p>
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		<title>LEGO Pirates PS3, Xbox 360, Wii in top 40 amid $10 Bonus</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 23:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcus Lai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disney Interactive Entertainment Inc.&#8217;s LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean for Sony Corp.&#8217;s Playstation 3, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s Xbox 360, and Nintendo Co.&#8217;s Wii ranked in the top 40 game sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. this week amid a $10 Bonus with purchase of the product. This week, the LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Wii SKU ranked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Disney Interactive Entertainment Inc.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Playstation-3/dp/B002I0K5RS/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean</a> for Sony Corp.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-160-GB/dp/B003VUO6H4/ref=sr_1_1&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1282061424&amp;sr=1-1">Playstation 3</a>, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Elite-Console/dp/B003O6JJKY?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Xbox 360</a>, and Nintendo Co.&#8217;s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=391873">Wii</a> ranked in the top 40 game sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. this week amid a $10 Bonus with purchase of the product.</p>
<p><span id="more-24"></span>This week, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEBO/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Wii SKU</a> ranked as the No. 9 best-selling game at Walmart.com.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6E7O2/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates Xbox 360 SKU</a> ranked No. 25 and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Playstation-3/dp/B002I0K5RS/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates PS3 SKU</a> ranked No. 38 in the same period.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Amazon.com this week is offering a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEBO/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">$10 Amazon.com Credit</a> with the pre-order purchase of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6E7O2/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">new offer</a>, customers who pre-order <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEBO/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean</a>.</p>
<p>In addition, pre-order customers will receive a credit to redeem a LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEBO/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">Mini-Figurine</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Caribbean-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6E7O2/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean</a> is an action adventure title that includes more than 70 characters and 20 levels in LEGO Brick form.</p>
<p>The final game will include two-player drop-in drop-out co-op and scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.</p>
<p>Sony in Feb. began sale of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Hardware-160GB-Killzone-Bundle-Playstation/dp/B004K324MK?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Playstation 3 160GB Killzone 3 Bundle</a>, which includes the PS3 160GB hardware SKU and a copy of Killzone 3 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Hardware-160GB-Killzone-Bundle-Playstation/dp/B004K324MK?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">$299.99</a>.</p>
<p>The PS3 is sold in a 160GB SKU at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-160-GB/dp/B003VUO6H4/ref=sr_1_1&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1282061424&amp;sr=1-1">$299.99</a> and a 320GB SKU at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB003VUO6LU&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325">$349.99</a>.</p>
<p>Playstation Move Console Bundle includes the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Move-Console-Bundle-3/dp/B002I0K956?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">PS3 320GB</a> SKU, Playstation Move Controller, Playstation Eye, and Sports Champions at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Move-Console-Bundle-3/dp/B002I0K956?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=380781">$399.99</a>.</p>
<p>Microsoft in Nov. began sale of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Console-Kinect/dp/B003O6JLZ2/ref=pd_ms_vg_1&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;s=videogames">Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Special Edition Bundle</a> at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Console-Kinect/dp/B003O6JLZ2/ref=pd_ms_vg_1&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;s=videogames">$399.99</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB-Kinect/dp/B003O6EE4U/ref=sr_1_10&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1279647625&amp;sr=1-10">Xbox 360 4GB with Kinect bundle</a> sells at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB-Kinect/dp/B003O6EE4U/ref=sr_1_10&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1279647625&amp;sr=1-10">$299.99</a>.</p>
<p>Current Wii hardware SKUs include the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-White-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QD4?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">White</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">Black</a> that includes a Wii Remote Plus, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports sells at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Hardware-Bundle-Black-Nintendo/dp/B0045F8QDE?&amp;camp=212361&amp;linkCode=wsw&amp;tag=httpwwwpuncco-20&amp;creative=384609">$199.99</a>.</p>
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