Wii Being Sold In… The Sports Authority?
Wii Being Sold In… The Sports Authority?
November 18, 2009
Despite split opinions on the actual effectiveness of it as a method of working out or maintaining health, the Nintendo Wii is now being sold at a U.S. sporting goods chain.
The Sports Authority will sell both Wii and Wii Fit Plus systems and is launching a new campaign and dedicated in-store section designed to promote the new offerings. “We Know Fit, We Know Fun,” will have Wii-branded fitness trainers on hand in order to encourage customers to try out the system before purchasing it.
David Campisi, president of Sports Authority stated, “Sports Authority recognized that the Wii console is a product that can help you stay active and have fun with your family at the same time, which is why the retail partnership with Nintendo is a perfect fit.”
The Sports Authority, which has 465 stores throughout the U.S., has also launched a dedicated micro-site for the Wii at www.thewiiauthority.com. 102 stores will have the Wii setup in store by November 19, with the rest following suit by next spring.
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Posted 02/09/10 at 11:44am
Valdearg: Because, lets be honest. Despite the fact that you attribute most of the Catholic Offenses towards homosexuals to people misunderstanding the church's stance on homosexuality, the Church itself RARELY condemns those opposing gay equality.
Valdearg: Because, lets be honest. Despite the fact that you attribute most of the Catholic Offenses towards homosexuals to people misunderstanding the church's stance on homosexuality, the Church itself RARELY condemns those opposing gay equality.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:43am
Valdearg: And I mean also making sure that their followers understand that its OK to be gay, and that they all deserve the same rights as everyone else. Until that happens, they will always be on the wrong side of the issue and will always be an enemy.
Valdearg: And I mean also making sure that their followers understand that its OK to be gay, and that they all deserve the same rights as everyone else. Until that happens, they will always be on the wrong side of the issue and will always be an enemy.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:40am
Valdearg: Here's the thing, though. Until the Catholic Church expresses clear and unambiguous support for absolutely EVERY form of Gay Equality, including Marriage Equality, Employment Non-Discrimination, and military service, they are not for equality.
Valdearg: Here's the thing, though. Until the Catholic Church expresses clear and unambiguous support for absolutely EVERY form of Gay Equality, including Marriage Equality, Employment Non-Discrimination, and military service, they are not for equality.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:38am
gellymatos: ...position in this issue. No major side really likes us.
gellymatos: ...position in this issue. No major side really likes us.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:37am
gellymatos: Never said we were on your side. We just aren't for hate or persecution against gays either. We aren't really in the best...
gellymatos: Never said we were on your side. We just aren't for hate or persecution against gays either. We aren't really in the best...
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:37am
Valdearg: Now, if the Pope came out and said: "Hey, guys.. Cut it out, and let the gays marry" I'll first have to check to make sure I'm not dead, but after that, I might reassess the situation.
Valdearg: Now, if the Pope came out and said: "Hey, guys.. Cut it out, and let the gays marry" I'll first have to check to make sure I'm not dead, but after that, I might reassess the situation.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:35am
Valdearg: I mean, I can appreciate the fact that the majority of you guys don't want all gays to die, but don't try to convince me you are on our side. The Catholic church is squarely on the side of Marriage Discrimination, not Equality.
Valdearg: I mean, I can appreciate the fact that the majority of you guys don't want all gays to die, but don't try to convince me you are on our side. The Catholic church is squarely on the side of Marriage Discrimination, not Equality.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:34am
Valdearg: Caps were meant for emphasis. I'm not actually yelling at you. I'm just laughing because you just tried to tell me that the Catholic Church believes in Homosexual Equality.
Valdearg: Caps were meant for emphasis. I'm not actually yelling at you. I'm just laughing because you just tried to tell me that the Catholic Church believes in Homosexual Equality.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:33am
Valdearg: @Gelly: YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN MARRIAGE EQUALITY. Lol...
Valdearg: @Gelly: YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN MARRIAGE EQUALITY. Lol...
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:31am
gellymatos: Wrong. Let's test you then. What exactly are our beliefs?
gellymatos: Wrong. Let's test you then. What exactly are our beliefs?
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:30am
Valdearg: Unfortunately, the Catholic Church doesn't fall under that. Their beliefs are the exact opposite of equality for Homosexuals.
Valdearg: Unfortunately, the Catholic Church doesn't fall under that. Their beliefs are the exact opposite of equality for Homosexuals.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:28am
Valdearg: @Gelly: I'm well aware of that. Which is why I said the "Religious Right." I acknowledge and appreciate the few Christian churches that believe in the Gay Right's movement, as long as it's the WHOLE thing, even up to marriage equality.
Valdearg: @Gelly: I'm well aware of that. Which is why I said the "Religious Right." I acknowledge and appreciate the few Christian churches that believe in the Gay Right's movement, as long as it's the WHOLE thing, even up to marriage equality.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:28am
gellymatos: You act as though all of us religious people are in the same, large group.
gellymatos: You act as though all of us religious people are in the same, large group.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:27am
Valdearg: The absolute LAST thing the Religious Right wants is to have the Government acknowledge that the gay lifestyle is just as equal and acceptable as the straight lifestyle. It goes against EVERYTHING they believe.
Valdearg: The absolute LAST thing the Religious Right wants is to have the Government acknowledge that the gay lifestyle is just as equal and acceptable as the straight lifestyle. It goes against EVERYTHING they believe.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:27am
gellymatos: Then look at another picture then. Not all religious groups have the same beliefs on gay rights.
gellymatos: Then look at another picture then. Not all religious groups have the same beliefs on gay rights.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:25am
Valdearg: Therefore, they will try to find any and all ways to slow the inevitable march of equality. Even admirable laws that protect gays from employer discrimination and violent hate fueled attacks are seen as affronts to their beliefs.
Valdearg: Therefore, they will try to find any and all ways to slow the inevitable march of equality. Even admirable laws that protect gays from employer discrimination and violent hate fueled attacks are seen as affronts to their beliefs.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:24am
Valdearg: Again, you have to look at the bigger picture. Every political victory that the Gay rights movement scores marches them one step closer to being considered "equal" to everyone else. The religious right doesn't want that. It threatens their beliefs.
Valdearg: Again, you have to look at the bigger picture. Every political victory that the Gay rights movement scores marches them one step closer to being considered "equal" to everyone else. The religious right doesn't want that. It threatens their beliefs.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:23am
gellymatos: ...paranoid, as lawyers, that the language of the law may do so. But like I said, paranoid.
gellymatos: ...paranoid, as lawyers, that the language of the law may do so. But like I said, paranoid.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:22am
Valdearg: They see this as the Government encouraging the "sinful sexual behavior." They don't want gays to score ANY political victory, even one that protects them from violent homophobic psychopaths.
Valdearg: They see this as the Government encouraging the "sinful sexual behavior." They don't want gays to score ANY political victory, even one that protects them from violent homophobic psychopaths.
Posted 02/09/10 at 11:22am
gellymatos: Oh, hell yes. And nothing annoys me more than that fact. They stray and make real catholics look bad. And yes, they could be...
gellymatos: Oh, hell yes. And nothing annoys me more than that fact. They stray and make real catholics look bad. And yes, they could be...
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In Canada, the Wii and DS are being sold at Shoppers Drug Mart, so it's not really unusual to find games not being sold in big chain stores.
When Jack Thompson runs his mouth, does anyone really care what he has to say anymore?
"David Campisi, president of Sports Authority stated, “Sports Authority recognized that the Wii console is a product that can help us make money by selling it to ignorant people who believe everything they are told, which is why the retail partnership with Nintendo is a perfect fit.”
Fixed.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
Products like Wii Fit can help you loose weight like any other weight loss product. It’s just like buying some weights, if you don’t use them and do them correctly, then you’re wasting your time and money.
How can you not use them AND do them correctly at the same time moron.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
Will you chill.Your trolling is getting rather annoying.
E. Zachary Knight
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Bite me.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
So he made a slight grammatical error, big freaking deal, most people would hopefully recognize what he ment. calling him a moron is just being an ass.
Didn't you hear, I'm in the running to be Asshole-In-Chief here, alongside JDKJ and Austin Lewis.
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I LIKE the fence. I get 2 groups to laugh at then.
I don't know about JDKJ, but you guys are doing a great job i guess. Gonna be a close call. You're going to have to wow us to pull out the win.
Everyone on the face of the earth already owns a Wii. There's no one left to sell to. This is clearly an attempt to sell more Wii's because of the slowing monthly sales (due to aforementioned saturation) that it has been having in recent months.
And DS, thanks for bringing down the Grammar Hammer. People need to be reminded of it if they, by chance, forget it's out there waiting for them.
Well this actually seem reasonable.
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