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GAMING

Nintendo will release its popular “Wii Fit” game to U.S. customers during the second quarter, according to a Joystiq report. The game, which includes a balance-board controller, has had strong sales in both Japan and Europe since its 2007 release. (Dealerscope 1/22)

Sales of Nintendo’s Wii console have surpassed 5 million units in Japan as of Jan. 20, compared with 6.29 million in the U.S. at the close of 2007, according to various sources. Wii Sports and Wii Play have each sold more than 2 million units in Japan. (GameDaily BIZ 1/23)