A year later, the same scene: long lines for the elusive Wii

Two weeks ago, Ms. Beattie went to a video game retailer in the Bay Area in search of a Wii, Nintendo’s intensely popular video game machine. She timed her visit to correspond with the arrival of a U.P.S.

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Nintendo, GameStop address Wii shortage

In a phone conference, Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime says the consoles aren't being stockpiled. Retailer GameStop, meanwhile, announces "raincheck" program.

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Nintendo launching three new Wii peripherals

Nintendo will package the gun-like Zapper with a yet-to-be-announced game this year for $19.99. The Wii Wheel will be packaged with Mario Cart during the first quarter of 2008.

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Take Two names Gary Dale as executive VP

13:41 - EA Partners has told GamesIndustry.biz that European developers are more creative than US studios, as North American teams are focused on making money rather than taking chances.

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G4tv.com Plays with Wii

And clicking on the link for The Feed within the optimized site opens the informational floodgates and grants immediate access to G4's breaking-news service.

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Video Games for Kids: Wii vs. Xbox 360

Video Games for Kids: Wii vs. Xbox 360 - Not sure which game console to get for your family? The Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii may be the answer. - Digital Trends is your final destination for unbiased guides and product information. At Digital Trends we promise to provide professional and user reviews,

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Wii may undermine TV business

For TV executives, this bit of verse might very well represent the Nightmare After Christmas -- a macabre scenario of possible things to come as various forces line up against them.

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Nintendo: Wii Guarantee You'll Get One

Nintendo said on Friday it will offer a "rain check" program to deliver the Wii in January to shoppers who can't buy the game console during the holiday season due to inventory shortages.

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Halo 3 Kicks Butt and the Game Industry Starts to Shift

Halo 3 Kicks Butt and the Game Industry Starts to Shift - Halo 3 is clearly the game of the year, but both Sony and Nintendo have some tricks up their sleeves, and the PS2 is making a come-back. - Talk Backs at Digital Trends are opinion pieces that hope to spur thought, debate and give insite into

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Can't Find a Nintendo's Wii? Get a RainCheck

SAN FRANCISCO - Nintendo is offering a remedy to all those consumers who cannot find its popular game-console this holiday season - a rain check.

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