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technology.timesonline.co.uk - 1/26/2009

Nintendo brain-trainer 'no better than pencil and paper'

— technology.timesonline.co.uk — A 10p pencil is just as good as a 100 Nintendo at stimulating the memory, according to... a study that dismisses the DS Lite's claims to boost the brain. The survey of ten-year-old children found no evidence to support claims in Nintendo's advertising ... (more) Nintendo brain-trainer 'no better than pencil and paper'

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business.timesonline.co.uk - 1/29/2009

Nintendo cuts profit forecast by 33 per cent

— business.timesonline.co.uk — Nintendo, the maker of the Wii games console and the favourite safe-haven share on the Tokyo stock... exchange, has stunned the market with a 33 per cent cut to its full-year profit forecasts. Analysts described Nintendo s guidance as a baffling and ... (more) Nintendo cuts profit forecast by 33 per cent

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gonintendo.com - 2/2/2009

Blog Archive » GoNintendo ‘End of day’ thoughts - Nintendo customer service ...

— gonintendo.com — Important note for all your podcast-fans. We will be doing the live-stream sometime around 11 AM EST... this morning. I have a family obligation, which has bumped up the podcast time. No worries, news updates will continue on their weekend schedule as ... (more) Blog Archive » GoNintendo ‘End of ...

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