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By NGamer_UK published November 20, 2007

Everyone wants a slice of the endorsement pie. We take a look at other celebrities who've shown Nintendo love...

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The Wright Stuff

When he’s not confusing Twilight Princess with Wii Sports Boxing, Ian Wright enjoys nothing more than a spot of Wi-Fi Mario Strikers with son/fellow footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips. The father/son combo sold online play in British ads; presumably the reels of them kicking in televisions in Error 87648-induced rage have been destroyed.

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