Warp Zoned Presents
Author: Mike Ryan
Nintendo TVii brings all your movies, sports, and TV together on the Wii U
One of the biggest surprises of today’s Wii U Media Event was the introduction of Nintendo TVii. Basically a built-in program viewer for the system, Nintendo Tvii allows viewers to watch Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Videos, and live sports on your TV or through the Wii U Gamepad. Nintendo TVii is also compatible with your DVR, including the ability to watch saved shows and set new recordings.
Some other features of Nintendo TVii include:
- Show search
- Personalized accounts for each family member
- Interact (or “Engage”) with thumbnail moments as your shows happen live. You can post coments to Twitter, Miiverse, Facebook, take part in polls, and see other’s comments.
- Look up a show and get information on the cast or the show through the IMDb and Wikipedia
- Set recordings for an entire series or individual episodes through your DVR
- See what shows your friends like
- Favorites – Nintendo TVii will recommend shows based on what shows you already watch
- Built-in remote accessible on the touch screen
- Access stats, player info, scores, and post comments/polls, and see highlighted plays during live sports.
- You can also access YouTube, and other web-based videos
Best of all, Nintendo TVii is available at no additional cost and with no monthly fee!
Bonus Scoop: September 4, 2012 – Kid Icarus: Uprising for $14.99
Best Buy‘s current Deal of the Day is the Nintendo’s own Kid Icarus: Uprising. The title, which normally retails for $39.99, is on sale for the next nine hours or so for a measly $14.99. And yes, the 3DS game comes packed with a 3DS stand. With almost universal positive reviews, this is definitely one angelic deal (Get it? He’s an angel!). Plus, it’s not to early to get some of that holiday shopping done early!
If you’re interested in a wrist-sprainingly good time at a moderate price, scoop it up!
Posted in 3DS, Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
5 Video Game Characters Who Deserve a 3-Day Weekend
Time to celebrate! Labor Day is this weekend! An American tradition since 1894, Labor Day rewards hard-working Americans with a well-deserved day off. To celebrate, many go on vacation, spend time with the family, or just relax at home and grill some burgers. While those of us in the real world get to take advantage of this national holiday, one can’t help but think of those poor characters in video games who break their backs day in and day out, and don’t get the luxury of having a Labor Day to benefit from. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of five characters out in video game land who toil endlessly and take no time off for themselves. Relax, guys; you’ve earned it. (more…)
GameStop to start selling retro games?
Ever wonder what GameStop did with those old games you traded in back when you were a little kid? Well, it looks like they’ve been sitting on them, and now are getting ready to start selling them via the GameStop website.
Speaking to The Verge, GameStop CEO Paul Raines talked about their plans for those old cartridges and CDs:
“”We think there’s a vintage sales opportunity, so we’re accumulating some inventory. It’s a big idea, and there’s a few problems with it. The first one is sourcing the product, the condition, the refurbishment, all that stuff. But there’s a customer for it. And we’re working on some stuff we haven’t announced yet.”
“If you go to eBay and look at all of the gaming stuff that’s on there, it’s unbelievable. Collector’s stuff. We’ve got to be in that business. We will be.”
So what does this mean for us? Well, if GameStop’s recent Retro Game Vault deal is any indication, expect to pay an outrageous price for games you can find at your local garage sale for a few bucks.
Nintendo Power Memories
Last week we heard some disheartening news: Nintendo Power will close its doors after a whopping twenty-five years on newsstands. Many gamers grew up reading the monthly publication, and have fond memories of the days they would open up their mailbox and find the latest issue of Nintendo Power just waiting to be read. As a child of the 80s, I am among those who were fortunate enough to be part of this era, and, like many of you, am saddened to hear that it is coming to an end. So, as a tribute – or eulogy of sorts – to Nintendo’s long-running publication, I would like to share some memories of my life as a Nintendo Power reader. (more…)