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Nintendo offers free earthquake-damaged console repairs

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Nintendo is offering free repairs for consoles damaged by the Kumamoto Earthquake, with The Pokémon Company also involved in providing support. This initiative aims to offer some relief amidst the tragic circumstances and complicating factors like extreme heat. The news was reported by Kotaku. AI

RANK_REASON This is a customer service announcement from a company regarding product repair, not a core AI development or release.

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Nintendo offers free earthquake-damaged console repairs

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