Nintendo Direct 9.13.12: Thoughts on Nintendo TVii

Hey all! Did you have a good weekend? We're back with another post on the upcoming Wii U console.

Much time was dedicated during the recent Nintendo Direct to a Wii U feature dubbed Nintendo TVii. Using the Gamepad in conjunction with the TV screen, users can access TV, movies, and sports from sources such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant Video. A short, three-step process illustrates the convenience of Nintendo TVii: first, find something to watch (only those things from your available sources will appear). Second, choose a source and watch it. Third, engage with what you're watching. The Gamepad can provide instant access to IMDb while watching a movie, for instance.  Or you can access stats and player info. while watching football. Thanks to the Wii U Gamepad, the possibilities are extensive, to say the least.

I'm dedicating a whole post to just Nintendo TVii because I think it's a great concept. Leading up to this most recent Nintendo Direct, the company made some pretty big statements about how Wii U will change the way we interact with not just video games, but entertainment in the general. Nintendo TVii is shaping up to be an admirable fulfillment of that promise. What do you think?

More Nintendo Direct 9.13.12 Posts

• Wii U Launch Details
• Nintendo Land and Other First Party Wii U Games

Nintendo recruits Penelope and Monica Cruz to promote New Super Mario Bros. 2

Kudos to Nintendo for getting Penelope and Monica Cruz, two high-profile celebrities, to promote New Super Mario Bros. 2. Watch the video above to see a humorous wager unfold between the two sisters.

You've probably noticed by now that I don't share many videos on the blog. So when I do, you know that they're something special! If watching this doesn't put a smile on your face, you have proven me wrong. Either way, let me know what you think in a comment! 

Family Music Video...to a Nintendo song!

I finally made another little video for all of you! All of the clips contained within are of my family (and dogs, heheh!) but perhaps you, as Nintendo fans, will recognize the music. Thanks for watching!

Can you believe I drew this Yoshi?! 'Cuz I can't!

My drawing skills are legendary...for being mediocre. I simply don't have the patience. But thanks to a YouTube video, I drew a pretty decent picture of Yoshi on my whiteboard! Get your drawing on today at a YouTube video near you!

Happy Birthday to the blog!

Don't worry: I'm not planning on this big of a celebration every year. But the first birthday is a very special thing! Happy birthday to you, blog! I'm proud to have made it this far and hope to see many more years, with many more improvements made! Speaking of improvements, I did say that I had something special planned for today, didn't I? Well, along with pulling back the curtain on my favorite Wii game, I have begun what I hope will be a regular thing on the blog: videos! These videos won't necessarily have a consistency to them: I'll publish them on whatever I can that's Nintendo-related, whenever I can. The first is of me playing a song that I hope you'll recognize on the piano. You can view it right here:

It's kinda rough, but, hey, the whole video thing is a work in progress for me, so I hope to make some better ones in the future. Have a great rest of the day, and thanks for your support!