Same old Wii news, SK console wars, SA market, Yo Joe, and the biggest slacker in this week’s Nintendo news roundup.

Nintendo Wii Continues to Dominate Console Market, Xbox 360 Stagnates, PlayStation 3 Becomes Victim of Economic Recession
The Wii still dominates while the other consoles are experiencing hardships due to the global recession. What’s surprising is that the Wii enjoyed record sales even when the other consoles introduced price cuts.

C3 Special: South Korean Wii Update
Koreans have embraced the DS but it looks like the Wii will have a hard time penetrating the PC gaming crazy South Korean market.

Nu Metro Interactive Distributes Capcom Catalogue in South Africa
Capcom announced that Nu Metro Interactive has exclusive right for the South African market. That means it will be responsible for the release of MotoGP and Neopets in the region later this year.

EA Developing GI JOE
The real American heroes will hit the DS and Wii just in time for the movie’s release date. The GI Joe game will not be based on the movie but there will be elements to be taken from it.

The Game Factory Selects “Protector” as Biggest Slacker for Job with No Responsibility
Game Factory gave the King of Cubicles position to a guy whose job is to do nothing. He was also given a monthly salary, electric car, business cards, a Wii and various Game Factory games. I want his job!