Wii sales nearing 30m

Although I do like gadgets I have to say I am not your biggest gaming fan.  I never really got past the MegaDrive (showing my age) and that damn hedgehog…..that is until now.  Visiting our God son the other week he introduced to the Wii and it has transformed my life.  How much damn fun can bowling be when you are not faced with the local savages and can actually play in your front room!

My wife Amanda has also announced that one of the lads from her work has managed to shed two stone by playing the Nintendo Wii Fit.  Unbelievable.  No wonder the company has just announced figures showing they have shifted nearly 30m consoles worldwide.  If I get my way they will be selling another one very soon.

That said I have just seen on the BBC that British pro-gaming team Birmingham Salvo have been crowned winners of the 2008 Championship Gaming Series (CGS).

The ten-strong team share the top prize of $500,000 (£252,000) for coming out top of the eight teams who made it to the grand final.  Pass me the control pad!

Are you in the tribe?

Seth Godin the bestselling author of ten books about marketing, the spread of ideas and managing both customers and employees with respect is running a new experiment alongside the launch of his latest book, Tribes.  He is inviting people to join a members-only tribe. A tribe for marketers, for leaders, for those focused on building communities or creating products or spreading ideas.

This online community will live on a site he has created that will feature blogs, forums, social networking, comments, photos, videos and a job board. And it’s by invitation only until October. Spots are limited and early members get privileges and bragging rights.

For further information about joining Seth’s tribe check out the FAQ – but please note you will have to be quick, after August 10th it’s closed.