Everybody (including Vasta in his del.icio.us bookmarks) is linking to TIME's long preview of Nintendo's new console offering (which I haven't read, and don't plan to). It struck Vasta as product placement because of the article's length. It reminded me of the Malibu Stacey episode where Lisa had created a new doll. Kent Brockman, working hard at the typewriter, is approached by his daughter, carrying the doll:

Daughter: Dad?
Kent Brockman: Uh huh?
Daughter: My new doll is much better than Malibu Stacy. Do a newscast about her.
Kent Brockman: Ho ho, please, honey, Daddy's job is to bring people important news. Right now I'm busy preparing a report about the fortieth anniversary of Beetle Bailey.
Daughter: Oh, Daddy, that is boring. Talk about the dolly!
Kent Brockman: [considers] Well, you were right about the Berlin Wall...
Kent Brockman [on TV]: Though it was unusual to spend 28 minutes reporting on a doll, this reporter found it impossible to stop talking. It's just really fascinating news, folks. Good night!
[Music starts playing and credits roll]
Oh, and the President was arrested for murder. More on that tomorrow
night, or you can turn to another channel.
[Looks off to the side]
Oh. Do not turn to another channel.