Wii Video Channel Striking Fear in Japanese TV Industry

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Wii Video Channel Striking Fear in Japanese TV Industry

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Just how powerful is the Wii in Japan? This powerful: The mere announcement of a streaming video channel for the ubiquitous console is already causing some Japanese television executives to quake in their boots. Late in December, Nintendo announced they'd be launching just such a video-on-demand channel for the Wii in Japan this year. They've partnered with Dentsu Inc., a leading advertising firm in Japan, to produce original ...

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