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[dc89]

t Nintendo of Europe, we continue to challenge ourselves to develop a range of entertaining experiences for all to enjoy. Due to the extremely complex nature of localising multiple television services across a diverse range of countries with varied licensing systems, regrettably we have taken the decision not to launch the Nintendo TVii service within the European region. Although on this occasion we did not anticipate such challenges, we will always strive to develop a range of entertaining experiences for all our users to enjoy.

With this in mind, Nintendo of Europe has launched the Nintendo Anime Channel, a new video-on-demand service on Nintendo 3DS which offers users the chance to stream anime series from the likes of Pokémon, Kirby, and Inazuma Eleven. New content will be added regularly and access to this service is granted simply by downloading a free application from Nintendo eShop.

http://mynintendonews.com/2015/02/1...tvii-for-wii-u-has-been-cancelled-for-europe/

I think most people saw this coming.
Personally, I can't remember NoE commenting on this for months.

Cancel me if old.

 

[Broken Joystick]

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Wii-U/System-Software/Nintendo-TVii/Nintendo-TVii-666625.html

At Nintendo of Europe, we continue to challenge ourselves to develop a range of entertaining experiences for all to enjoy. Due to the extremely complex nature of localising multiple television services across a diverse range of countries with varied licensing systems, regrettably we have taken the decision not to launch the Nintendo TVii service within the European region. Although on this occasion we did not anticipate such challenges, we will always strive to develop a range of entertaining experiences for all our users to enjoy.

With this in mind, Nintendo of Europe has launched the Nintendo Anime Channel, a new video-on-demand service on Nintendo 3DS which offers users the chance to stream anime series from the likes of Pokémon, Kirby, and Inazuma Eleven. New content will be added regularly and access to this service is granted simply by downloading a free application from Nintendo eShop.

Make me useless if old.

 

[enMTW]

What did this do again?

 

[Naked Prime]

TVii is useless in NA aswell

 

[Qurupeke]

We had TVii?

 

[Majine]

Don't all Wii U gamepads have a TV button on them? What a remnant that became.

 

[dc89]

Old.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=992327

Spoiler

pls

 

[Alex_Mexico]

Opened up my WiiU yesterday and not once did I saw that feature anywhere. Completely forgot it was supposed to exist.

Well assuming we did get it in Mexico.

 

[Scum]

I, for one, am shocked.

 

[TheMoon]

:O

What am I supposed to do with my life now!

Oh wait ...right ...there is still the eternally TBA Devilish Brain Training game to hold onto lol

 

[Hero of Legend]

What did this do again?

This. Never got what what was the point of it, or even what it does.

 

[Broken Joystick]

What did this do again?

From Wiki

Nintendo TVii is a free television based service which allows users to find programs on Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, and on their cable network. Users are then able to select the source of the program they wish to watch and watch it on their television or on the Wii U GamePad. Users can also use the GamePad screen to get information on the show they are watching. This information is received from Wikipedia, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, as well as individual source services. The information provided on the GamePad for each show can include reviews, screenshots, realtime player positions in sports broadcasts, cast lists, trailers, and general information about the show. The service is currently only available in selected regions.

 

[bud]

i can't believe it.

 

[JordanKZ]

This took TWO years?

Please remove it from the OS, it's a pointless item on a menu right now.

 

[Penguin]

Don't all Wii U gamepads have a TV button on them? What a remnant that became.

Button was for something different.

But er... I tried TVii... like once... I don't get it

 

[enMTW]

Don't all Wii U gamepads have a TV button on them? What a remnant that became.

That button is actually useful. If you configure it, you can turn your TV on/change the volume/change inputs.

It's just a big TV remote.

 

[FootballFan]

Expected this for a while to be honest

Thanks DC89 btw, that was fast.

 

[Joqu]

Are they finally going to remove the icon then? Really bugs me.

 

[Broken Joystick]

Old.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=992327

Spoiler

pls

Tweets don't like brah

Spoiler

its okay <3

edit: thanks for the merge, mods <3

 

[EdwardTeach]

Don't all Wii U gamepads have a TV button on them? What a remnant that became.

No I use that button every time I use the u. With the u pad I can turn on the TV and switch to the correct hdmi channel. This is actually one of my favourite features of the wii u.

 

[oti]

pre-order cancelled

 

[Blablurn]

I cant believe it

 

[Alex_Mexico]

At least they had the decency of canceling it publicly. I'm still waiting for the Vitality Sensor to come rock my world.

 

[Floridian]

*Le Gasp*

 

[Linius]

DC89, always the fastest guy to bring you the news. Thanks for the thread man, I'm shocked!

 

[Buzzman]

I hope the Vitality sensor is still on track atleast.

 

[enMTW]

Nintendo TVii is a free television based service which allows users to find programs on Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, and on their cable network. Users are then able to select the source of the program they wish to watch and watch it on their television or on the Wii U GamePad. Users can also use the GamePad screen to get information on the show they are watching. This information is received from Wikipedia, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, as well as individual source services. The information provided on the GamePad for each show can include reviews, screenshots, realtime player positions in sports broadcasts, cast lists, trailers, and general information about the show. The service is currently only available in selected regions.i

So it's like the TiVo unified search, except through a game console (where it can't access on-demand/recorded programs/etc) for some reason? Weird feature.

 

[Zyrox]

Legit shook right here.

 

[noal]

The potential for a good app was there. Alas, not to be realised.

Thank you Dan for this timely news.

 

[Jb]

Oh right. Forgot this existed. Or that it hadn't launched in EU already.

 

[SURGEdude]

Button was for something different.

But er... I tried TVii... like once... I don't get it

Yeah it was a totally stupidly executed idea. Tried it for like a day and gave up.

 

[Sendou]

This is simply unacceptable. Will be seeking a refund for my Wii U next week.

 

[Mael]

So since I'm no longer in Europe I guess I'll be able to use TVii....
Because fuck I can't use Anime channel like AT ALL.
Fuck content providers and their shitty ip lock stuffs.

 

[bobawesome]

Oh wow, I can't believe one of the Wii U's most prominent features was cut sh-pffft HAHAhaHAha

 

[oti]

Anime Channel > TVii

 

[zerokoolpsx]

What was TVii?

 

[daydream]

finally the weather channel can make its glorious return

 

[dark_prinny]

 

[dc89]

Tweets don't like brah

Spoiler

its okay <3

edit: thanks for the merge, mods <3

You don't know what this means to me.

 

[Broken Joystick]

The potential for a good app was there. Alas, not to be realised.

Thank you Dan for this timely news.

I thought so too, when someone first described it to me, watching sports using TVii appeared to be pretty interesting. Shame they tripped up with it though.

 

[LiamR]

This was a feature advertised on the box. Whether or not Nintendo TVii is a worthwhile feature or not isn't really the point. It's that they pledged to make it happen and have lead people along for years now without even commenting on it.

They should have been more open about it and it should NOT have taken them this long to come out and say it. This is fucking bullshit.

 

[Not75Drops]

What was TVii?

Exactly

 

[PAULINK]

give me the anime channel too

 

[Sendou]

What was TVii?

It's the third pillar.

 

[Blablurn]

I'm a little bit shocked to be honest.

 

[Robin64]

Wait..

"Sorry we didn't give you a Wii U feature, but hey, have this free thing on 3DS"

Well why is the Anime Channel not on the Wii U..?

 

[TI82]

What did this do again?

TVii is useless in NA aswell

This took TWO years?

Please remove it from the OS, it's a pointless item on a menu right now.

All of this. Such a pointless feature that doesn't even make sense when the reason they gave for it not playing DVDs or blurays is that is a game machine not a media hub.

 

[Visualante2]

Disappointing, seems like Nintendo has some traction in France. Should make sense to do it there at least. I can understand not bothering with the UK- even though it would probably help.

Just another way Nintendo is letting Google and Amazon take the lead.

 

[axisofweevils]

NOE!!!!!!!!

Why does NOA always get the good stuff

Spoiler

/s

Not that surprising, really. I'm surprised they kept up the pretence for so long.

 

[Broken Joystick]

This was a feature advertised on the box. Whether or not Nintendo TVii is a worthwhile feature or not isn't really the point. It's that they pledged to make it happen and have lead people along for years now without even commenting on it.

They should have been more open about it and it should NOT have taken them this long to come out and say it. This is fucking bullshit.

Was it featured that much in adverts during launch, in Europe? I think it was in North America. I honestly can't remember. I agree that they should have just flat out said "Yeah, it ain't coming" a long time ago.

I wonder if there's a case to be made for false advertisement.

You don't know what this means to me.

It's okay, as a fellow floating head member, I know what you're going through.