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GAMING

Video game sales in the U.S. climbed to $1.33 billion in the first month of the year, a 13% gain over 2008. The Nintendo Wii was the industry’s top product, selling at double the pace of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation. InformationWeek (2/13)

Dawdle, an online market for resold games, consoles and accessories, relaunched this past Fall as a niche eBay competitor of sorts. It’s a place where gamers can get some money back on their old supplies, albeit not through auctions but a straightforward price listing and “buy it now” process. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/16/dawdle-invites-game-resellers-to-set-up-shop 2/16)