A boy choose a software for Nintendo DS at an electronic shop in Tokyo October 29, 2009. Nintendo Co Ltd reported a 52 percent slide in quarterly profit on Thursday, hurt by slowing demand for its flagship Wii videogame console and the strong yen, and slashed its full-year forecast. Reuters Pictures 4 weeks ago

A boy choose a software for Nintendo DS at an electronic shop in Tokyo October 29, 2009. Nintendo Co Ltd reported a 52 percent slide in quarterly profit on Thursday, hurt by slowing demand for its flagship Wii videogame console and the strong yen, and slashed its full-year forecast.

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  1. In this photo released by Nintendo, Esmeralda Garcia, 11, of Maywood, Calif., tries out Style Savvy, a new fashion-focused video game for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems, with the help of Nintendo representative Parthana Gupta at the Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif., on Nov. 27, 2009. Nintendo is traveling to more than 35 malls across the country to let consumers try the latest Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi video games before deciding what to buy.
  2. In this photo released by Nintendo, Roxana Lozano, 32, and Jaime Martinez, 33, both of Los Angeles, buy a Wii video game system on Nov. 27, 2009, in GameStop at the Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif.
  3. REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 23, 2009 - Starting Nov. 27, 2009, Nintendo is issuing two limited edition Nintendo DSi bundles that come pre installed with more than $20 in software value. The White bundle pictured here includes Nintendo DSiWare titles that appeal to anyone who has a passion for brain teasers. The bundles will be available only while supplies last.
  4. Timeline shows the history of Nintendo's Mario franchise.
  5. In this image provided by Nintendo, video game icon Mario is shown. Even though Mario hasn't changed much in nearly three decades, the latest game he stars in, the newly released "The New Super Mario Bros. Wii," is one of the holiday season's top titles.
  6. In this image provided by Nintendo, video game icon Mario is shown. Even though Mario hasn't changed much in nearly three decades, the latest game he stars in, the newly released "The New Super Mario Bros. Wii," is one of the holiday season's top titles.
  7. FILE - This file screen grab released by Nintendo shows multiplayer gameplay in "New Super Mario Bros." for the Nintendo Wii.
  8. In this handout photo provided by Nintendo Inc., George Brown, kneeling, and his daughters Hannah, 4, left, and Chloe, 9, play the New Super Mario Bros. Wii game at the Nintendo World store in New York, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The latest Mario Brothers game is one of the holiday season's most anticipated titles.
  9. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Sea Louise, ''Real Housewives'' star Kelly Bensimon and Tadeus Ann attend the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.
  10. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Actor Spencer List attends the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.
  11. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Actress Julianne Moore attends the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.
  12. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Mario (L) and ''Real Housewives'' star Kelly Bensimon (R) attends the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.
  13. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Singer Estelle attends the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.
  14. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Actor Spencer List attends the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.
  15. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Actress Julianne Moore (L) and her son Caleb Freundlich (R) attends the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.
  16. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Actress Kelly Rutherford (L) and Mario (R) attend the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.

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  1. Ele Opeloge of Samoa strains in the snatch of the women's group A +75-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Ele took the fourth place scoring total of 265 kilograms.
  2. Meng Suping of China strains in the clean and jerk of the women's group A +75-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Meng won the bronze medal scoring total of 296 kilograms.
  3. Tatiana Kashirina of Russia strains in the snatch of the women's group A +75-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Tatiana won the silver medal scoring total of 303 kilograms.
  4. People dressed as Santa Claus walk outside the Deutsche Oper after the annual meeting of a rent-a-Santa Claus service of Berlin's Universities in Berlin November 28, 2009. Some 300 people in Santa Claus and fairy costumes met on Saturday in Berlin for a general meeting to launch the annual Student Union charitable Santa Claus rental campaign.
  5. People dressed as Santa Claus and fairy gather pose on the steps of the Deutsche Oper after the annual meeting of a rent-a-Santa Claus service of Berlin's Universities in Berlin November 28, 2009. Some 300 people in Santa Claus and fairy costumes met on Saturday in Berlin for a general meeting to launch the annual Student Union charitable Santa Claus rental campaign.
  6. Overall gold medallist Jang Mi-ran of South Korea (C), silver medallist Tatiana Kashirina of Russia (L) and Bronze medallist Meng Suping of China pose on the podium after the women's +75kg weightlifting competition at the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, north of Seoul, November 28, 2009. Jang set a new world record with a record of 187 kg in the clean and jerk category.
  7. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Sia performs on stage at the Enmore Theatre on November 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  8. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Sia performs on stage at the Enmore Theatre on November 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  9. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Sia performs on stage at the Enmore Theatre on November 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  10. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Sia performs on stage at the Enmore Theatre on November 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  11. A woman dressed as fairy sits among men in Santa Claus costumes during the annual meeting of the rent-a-Santa Claus service of Berlin's Universities in the Deutsche Oper in Berlin November 28, 2009. Some 300 people in Santa Claus and fairy costumes met on Saturday in Berlin for a general meeting to launch the annual Student Union charitable Santa Claus rental campaign.
  12. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Sia performs on stage at the Enmore Theatre on November 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  13. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Sia performs on stage at the Enmore Theatre on November 28, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  14. Jang Mi-ran of South Korea reacts after she made the new world record in the clean and jerk of the women's group A +75-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Jang made the world new record in the clean and jerk scoring 187 kilograms.
  15. Jang Mi-ran of South Korea strains in the snatch of the women's group A +75-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Jang made the world new record in the clean and jerk scoring 187 kilograms.
  16. Jang Mi-ran of South Korea reacts after she made the new world record in the clean and jerk of the women's group A +75-kilogram category of the World Weightlifting Championships in Goyang, west of Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Jang made the world new record in the clean and jerk scoring 187 kilograms.