There is a wrong way and a right way to trade Pokémon cards. Many people make a mistake when exchanging letters and they frustrate the person they just exchanged with, or they end up in distress. This happens all too often, but most people do not realize exactly why or how a bad trade occurs.

Whether the wronged party realizes that they were duped at the time or even just 10 minutes later, they most likely won’t be able to make a trade, as most Pokémon card players will disagree. with that. This is why knowing how to trade Pokémon cards correctly is so important.

If you follow the following five rules of Pokémon card trading, you will never be caught on the wrong side of a deal again.

1. Don’t Create Elaborate Agreements

By this, I mean don’t trade 20 cards for 1 or 2 cards. Try to keep your trades at 1 to 1 ratios. Some of the worst trades come when one person has an extraordinarily rare card and the other party offers several dozen not-so-rare cards for it. A person in this deal will surely be scammed.

Now, obviously, there are some cards that are worth more than others of the same rarity, but the closer you can keep the trade to a card for a card, the better your chances of getting a fair deal.

2. Never feel obligated

Don’t feel obligated to complete an exchange; if you’re not comfortable about it, just grab your cards and leave. No one is forcing you to exchange your Pokemon Cards. Only do it if you feel good about the exchange.

Even if you feel confident about your operation, you must follow rule number 3, which is …

3. Request a second opinion

Ask one of your friends what he thinks about trading. The person you are negotiating with should do the same. This is a great idea to make sure the two of you aren’t blatantly missing something. You may have forgotten that a certain card has recently risen in value, which is an unfair trade.

The more people think about trade, the more equitable it will be.

4. Negotiate with people the same age as you

Some of the most uneven trades I have seen occur when an older person trades with a younger person. The youngster often does not realize the value of his cards and the older player tries to take advantage of it.

If you trade with people the same age as you, they are much less likely to push you.

5. Be happy with the trade

Even if you have established a fair trade, if you are not satisfied with it, do not do it! Just because each of you gets the same value doesn’t mean the trade needs to be completed. There may be sentimental value on your cards that cannot be offset.

Only complete the exchange if you are completely satisfied with the proposed deal.

Finally, as long as you follow those five rules for trading Pokémon cards, you should never have a problem again. It is very simple to prevent a bad trade from happening with this knowledge. Be sure to teach your friends these rules, so they don’t fall into the trap of a bad job again.

Microsoft caused quite a stir with the release of Windows 10 on July 29, 2015. For many PC users, switching to the new operating system is a no-brainer, while for others, it is a close call. If you haven’t decided whether your business is ready to make the switch, here’s a closer look at Windows 10 to help you determine if the new operating system is really better, stronger, and faster.

COST

Upgrade to Windows 10 for free! Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 users can receive the new operating system free of charge until July 29, 2016. Windows 10 is free for the life of the device, which means free support and updates as long as Microsoft support the operating system.

Windows Vista, XP, 7 Enterprise, 8 / 8.1 Enterprise, and RT / RT 8.1 are excluded from this free offer. These OSs require a payment of $ 119 for a Home license or $ 199 for a Pro license to upgrade to Windows 10. However, if you have Software Assurance with one of these OSs, the upgrade is free.

SUPPORT FOR

Windows 7 and Windows 8 are nearing the end of support faster than we’d like to think. By upgrading to Windows 10, you get years of additional general and extended support. Here is a comparison of operating system support lifecycles for Windows 10 vs. Windows 8 vs. Windows 7:

End of standard operating system support End of extended support

Windows 7 January 13, 2015 January 14, 2020
Windows 8 January 9, 2018 January 10, 2023
Windows 10 October 13, 2020 October 14, 2025

Windows 10 brings additional years of general and extended support. The end of standard support means that Microsoft will no longer improve the product, but support for security and reliability issues will continue. End of Extended Support still provides security and reliability support; however, this marks the end of support for non-safety related reviews, requests for new features and designs, and warranty claims.

The question is, what will you do when your operating system support ends in the next few years? If you’re an eligible candidate for a free upgrade to Windows 10, it may be worth upgrading before the offer expires.

VELOCITY

Is Windows 10 faster? TechSpot tested Windows 10 against Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 for speed performance. The new operating system ranked Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 in seconds for speed in all performance areas. Here’s a quick look at the difference you may feel with your wake-up and boot times on a daily basis:

Operating System Hibernation Wake Up Hybrid Sleep Wake Up Boot Time

Windows 7 27 seconds 17 seconds 5 seconds
Windows 8.1 23 seconds 12 seconds 4 seconds
Windows 10 21 seconds 10 seconds 6 seconds

Similar to the activation and boot speed, it is a close call for Windows 10 against Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 in applications, storage and gaming performance. Windows 10 doesn’t have a clear advantage over previous operating systems in terms of speed in any particular category.

FEATURES

Windows 10 brings futuristic features to computing. With this new operating system, users can expect better collaboration, mobility, and ease of use with a fresh look. Here is an overview of some of the latest enhancements:

MOBILITY. THE NEW OS RUNS ON ALL MICROSOFT DEVICES: FROM DESKTOP TO LAPTOP, HYBRID, TABLETS AND SMARTS. IT IS A SINGLE PLATFORM FOR ALL YOUR ENDPOINTS.
CORTANA. MICROSOFT’S VOICE ASSISTANT FOR WINDOWS PHONE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS IN SECONDS. CORTANA ALSO HANDLES BASIC COMMANDS SUCH AS OPENING A BROWSER, CREATING A NEW EMAIL, SETTING REMINDERS OR CALENDAR APPOINTMENTS, AND MORE.
WINDOWS HELLO. SHOW YOUR FACE OR TOUCH YOUR FINGER ON THE DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION. HELLO ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR PASSWORDS AND MAKES AUTHENTICATION MORE SECURE.
EDGE. SEARCH FASTER WITH THE NEW MICROSOFT EDGE WEB BROWSER. DRAW, WRITE AND WRITE NOTES DIRECTLY ON THE WEB PAGES AND SHARE THEM WITH OTHERS.
BATTERY SAVING. THIS FUNCTION PRESERVES THE BATTERY BY LIMITING BACKGROUND ACTIVITY AND ADJUSTING THE HARDWARE SETTINGS WHEN ENABLED.
UPDATES. WINDOWS 10 NOW OFFERS OUT-OF-WINDOWS SECURITY PATCHES UPDATED TO GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR COMPUTER WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE.
BETTER, STRONGER, FASTER?

Is Windows 10 better, stronger and faster? The move to Windows 10 brings extended support, futuristic features, performance improvements, and no cost (for some). While your speed may not be a deal breaker, weighing the benefits of new features and added support with your current operating system could tip the balance. Microsoft has made the decision even more compelling for those on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 with a one-year offer for a free update.

If you’ve determined that Windows 10 is right for your business, it’s a must to test your operating system for compatibility. Applications, hardware, drivers, printers and more need to be tested to verify their suitability with Windows 10 for a smooth transition. Since the operating system was released on July 29, 2015, numerous patches and updates have already been released to improve compatibility and stability. No doubt there will be more updates and patches as users test the operating system. The key question in determining when your business will make the switch is how much testing is required to ensure a smooth transition.

If you haven’t settled on Windows 10 yet, try testing the new operating system in action on Microsoft’s website or contact us to explore which operating system option is right for your organization. If you’ve determined that Windows 10 is right for your business, please contact our team to ensure a smooth transition to the new operating system.

One of the routines adopted by many users is to go to YouTube to watch music videos while they work. Operating like a real online radio, the video portal has thousands of songs from many different music genres. However, lyrics are often not available alongside the videos, making it difficult for many users.

A group of Japanese programmers created Scrolling Lyric Player – KaraoBird for YouTube. This is an add-on for Mozilla Firefox, when installed, it allows the user to access YouTube and the lyrics of the song being played in a separate frame. Remember that this function does not apply to all videos, but in most of them the result is satisfactory. If the video you want to watch has no lyrics, the message will appear below the screen.

After installing this plugin, all you need is to access YouTube, but by placing the extension “music” at the end of the address: http://www.youtube.com/music. Then find your favorite music videos and play normally. A new dialogue will appear on the right side of the screen, synchronizing the lyrics with what appears in the video.

Even when the plugin is active, it does not compromise browser performance or video loading. Without a doubt, a simple and practical solution that provides differential fun for the user. Now your favorite songs on YouTube will have a different meaning.

Automatically display a karaoke as the lyrics of your YouTube music.

The lyrics are updated every minute.

The lunar eclipse of July 27-28, 2018, was the second of three eclipses this summer. This eclipse was a blood-filled Lunar Lunar Eclipse with Mars conjunct (aligned) with it. Mars is all about anger, self-expression, motivation, sexuality, creativity, and the energy that moves us. The Moon belongs to the emotions, the psyche, the intuition, the ego, the physical body and the self-identity. Both planets govern our emotional, creative, and expressive needs. With these two planets colliding energetically, emotions have gone haywire, sleep cycles have shut down, reactions have been charged, anxiety has increased, thinking has been innovative, motivations have been enhanced, and the ego has been boosted. inflated. Eclipse cycles occur twice a year and impact our lives for six to twelve months afterward.

This is a time to take inventory of what you really need, how you want to direct your energies, and how you need to assert yourself. It is also essential to consider the risk of identifying too much with emotional reactions. The eclipse offers the opportunity to bring those needs and feelings that have been repressed to the surface, articulating them with honest self-assertion and authenticity. We are challenged to say our authentic voices loudly and clearly enough to be heard, but without crushing others. I remember the classic book, Power Verses Force, by David M. Hawkins. When we speak in a tone of criticism, blame, shame, guilt and aggression, that energy always comes from the part within us that experiences those feelings, whether we are aware of it or not. When we respond to our own feelings and needs with compassion, we are better equipped to express them in a similar tone.

Because eclipses have a ripple effect for at least 6-12 months, arguments and fights that occur over the next four weeks (current lunar cycle) can have a lasting impact on relationships, jobs, and other circumstances. Similarly, feelings that are conveyed with compassion, honesty, and love have the potential to redirect relationships down a more authentic path.

Because Mercury is also retrograde, communication can have a tendency to get confused. So if you’re feeling irritable, it’s probably a good idea to take some time to calm down and clarify what’s really bothering you before attacking someone. Breathe into the space of your heart, ask your Higher Self for support, be kinder to yourself and more honest. Overall, it’s a good idea, but the impact of this month’s conversations may be more pronounced than usual. It’s a time when skeletons are likely to make their appearance and avoidance will be a more difficult coping mechanism to rely on.

The positive side of this cycle is that it is calling us to be realistic with ourselves and with others as well.

Sony will launch five new Blu-ray players in 2011; including a first portable player. But the standout product of the range seems to be the BDP-S580. This mid-range player is packed with all the latest extras you want in a player and at a very reasonable price ($ 200). In line just below the BDP-S780 ($ 250), the BDP-S580 has Full HD 3D playback, built-in wireless for streaming content online, Gracenote metadata service, and many more great-looking features.

Simple in design, the BDP-S580 has made a conscious effort to conserve energy and the environment. On the front is the disc loading tray, display screen, basic control buttons, and a USB port. All other connections are on the back of the player, including another USB port.

VIDEO QUALITY: The BDP-S580 is capable of supporting 1080p / 60 and 1080p / 24 video output resolutions through an HDMI connection. There are other video connections in the form of component and composite outputs. However, unlike previous players, the component video outputs can only display SD resolution. This is due to restrictions on copy protection. (All manufacturers are subject to this restriction). Since most of us will be using an HDMI connection anyway, this shouldn’t pose any major issues. Video quality is excellent with the BDP-S580. You have options for preset picture modes and three different types of noise reduction. In addition to IP noise reduction that significantly improves the quality of Steaming video content. All of these features should satisfy every HD home theater enthusiast.

AUDIO QUALITY: Audio connections for the BDP-S580 include HDMI output, coaxial digital and 2-channel analog outputs. Like the video outputs, HDMI will provide you with the best sound. Through the HDMI connection, the BDP-S580 can transmit high resolution audio formats (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio) to be decoded by an audio / video receiver. Or you can let the player decode the audio formats internally. Whichever way you choose, you’ll get excellent 7.1-channel lossless surround sound. Unfortunately, the BDP-S580 lacks multi-channel analog outputs, so it won’t follow those with older A / V receivers without an HDMI input.

One of the great features of the BDP-S580 player is its ability to support many different types of media. Including AVCHD, WMV, AAC, MP3, GIF, MKV, WMA, JPEG, PNG, 3D BD, BD, DVD, CD and even SACD playback. Internet streaming of movies, videos, music, and photos, as well as social media, is also available. Once connected to the Internet, either through the Ethernet port or through a built-in wireless connection, you will have access to a wide range of services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Picasa, and Sony’s Qriocity VOD service, which is a browser. limited web.

Another great feature that will catch the eye of consumers is the Gracenote ?? Remote control and cross-search metadata service for iPhone / iPad and Andriod phone. With Gracenotes, you can access details about the movies you are watching and search with certain online applications such as YouTube and Qriocity. The free iPhone / iPad app turns your device into a gamer remote and even supports a full Qwerty keyboard for taking commands. The BDP-S580 can also receive content from DLNA servers, such as a PC. And it has a feature called Party Streaming; When combined with Sony HomeShare network speakers, it will stream music to any room in your home.

THE PROFESSIONALS: Is Sony’s BDP-S580 a 3D Blu-ray Disc? player with built-in Wi-Fi®. You get vivid Full HD 1080p clarity on Blu-ray Disc playback, plus you can instantly stream TV shows, movies, music, sports, and more from more than 30 Internet sources, such as Qriocity, Netflix®, YouTube, HuluPlus ??, Pandora® and many more. You can add compatible HomeShare® network speakers that allow you to take advantage of Party Streaming. mode to sync all your speakers to play the same song in every room. There is a free app available for download that will transform your mobile device into an easy-to-use remote control. It also has USB playback support and is DLNA certified, so you can access videos and music from your computer and display them on your HDTV.

THE CONS: The BDP-S580 does not have any internal memory storage. This is a bit surprising since last year’s equivalent model, the BDP-S570, had 1GB of storage. Therefore, it is necessary to connect a USB memory device (at least 1GB) to download BD-Live content. Fortunately, the BDP-S580 comes with two USB ports. To play 3D content, you must have a 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. It only has one HDMI port. Some of its competitors are equipped with two HDMI ports for greater flexibility when connecting to a 3D HDTV.

THE FINAL WORD: The BDP-S580, like last year’s successful BDP-S570, appears to be the highlight of Sony’s 2011 Blu-ray lineup. This mid-range player is packed with a lot of great features and has a price list of under $ 200.00. These 3D Blu-ray players have Bravia Internet video, DLNA capability, built-in Wi-Fi, USB playback, plus the additional features of iPhone® / iPad® and Android. phone remote control, quick start / fast charge, Gracenote? Metadata Service and I / P Noise Reduction Don’t be surprised if the BDP-S580 ends up as one of the highest rated players by experts and consumers alike. – Price to look for when buying – Less than $ 200.00

If you are ever bored and you love games, then I have some amazing and fun online games to share in this list of 10 of the funniest games you will find online to blow your mind. You will discover some new and exciting online games that you probably had no Idea and that were available online for free. You will also find great games similar to the arcade classics that we all know and love. Many of these great games have gone viral and created a cult of online fans addicted to free games. Before you begin, you will need to have the latest version of flash installed on your computer to enjoy these fun online games. If you don’t have flash yet, you can download it for free from adobe.

1. Super Smash Flash Bros: Super smash flash bros is basically a fighting game that allows you to match characters from great games originally released by Nintendo, including Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon. The game does not have the details of the original game released for Nintendo64, but it is still one of the most fun games that you can play for free online.

2. Kamaz delivery: I am sure that if you like to play fun online racing games, you will enjoy participating in this competition known as Russian Bear Driver in the delivery game Kamaz. Your objective in this is to deliver as many loaded boxes as possible to the finish line.

3. Super Crazy Guitar Maniac 3: The latest release in this series of great games inspired by Guitar Hero, another of the great games that appears related to being a rock star. Super Crazy Guitar Maniac 3 will allow you to play a large collection of songs (some of which will need to be unlocked first). This is one of the funniest games of all time that involves both keyboard arrows and numbers. You just need to hit them at the right time, although you don’t need to strum the guitar.

4. Ultimate Sonic: You can’t have a list of the funniest games without including the fastest hedgehog ever. This is truly the ultimate sonic flash game and it will have you on the edge of your seat. This is a must-have game if you are a fan of hedgehogs!

5. Crash Bandicoot: crash bandicoot is back in the fun and exciting flash remake of the crash bandicoot game originally released by Sega. Crash is one of those great retro games that you don’t get tired of once you get into it.

6. Pac Man: When you talk about some of the funniest and most addictive games, you can’t put aside this hilarious ghost monster chewing hero named pac man. Run through the maze clearing the board of ghost monsters and pellets.

7 Ray: Ray is one of the funniest games you can find in the adventure category. In this great game you go on a wild adventure and try to rescue a girl for some cash! You make all the decisions in Ray and there are several different endings so it’s like several great games in this game.

8. 3d logic: Certainly among the best easy to play but challenging and fun online games is 3D logic. You just need to connect the colored squares in a 3D cube, without overlapping the connections. There are 30 levels in what has to be one of the funnest logic games of all time.

9. Urban shredder: Okay, most fun games aren’t that destructive, but if you’re in destroy mode, monster truck games are great games to satisfy your appetite for destruction. Get on your monster truck and destroy everything in your way using your giant truck known as Urban Crusher!

10. Sift Heads Act 1: The new Sift Heads game lets you play as Vinnie, Kiro, or Shorty in one of the latest installments in this great game series. Sift heads is one of the most popular shooting game series of all time. In this fun online game you can use more than 14 weapons, explore 2 huge cities, complete 10 main missions, 10 side missions, customize your character and much more!

Here are some of the funniest games available to play online for free. This was my personal top 10 and I think it’s the ultimate guide to the funniest games available online.

Pokemon Go is not new news. It has become one of the highest rated and most popular games in the world. What really is this madness and longing for Pokémon Go?

The popular Pokémon created by Nintendo that rose to fame in the late 90s, has revived the game world with its latest version of GO and is taking the world by storm.

The Pokémon Go is apparently one of the series’ biggest entries in mobile games. It can be obtained for free download on Android and iOS. The game’s fame at the moment is comparable to that of daily active Twitter users on Android.

Pokémon Go is a game that uses a person’s GPS and phone clock to detect where the player is in the game, and then conjures a Pokémon to “appear” around you on your phone screen. It is your mission to proceed to catch them. The Pokémon series and games take place in a world inhabited by surprisingly powerful monsters. These game monsters can appear as rats, dragons, snakes, birds, eggs, trees, dinosaurs, and even swords.

As you move through the game, various random Pokémon shapes and numbers will appear near your location and your phone’s time tracking. The main objective of the game is to inspire you to travel through the real world to catch a Pokémon while you are inside the game scene. By using your phone’s ability to track time and your location, Pokemon Go reflects what it would be like if monsters were actually wandering around. Monsters must be captured and collected.

The main entrance to the Pokémon games started with 151 creatures. However, the catalog has since evolved to over 720. With Pokémon Go, only the original 151 creatures are accessible.

Pokémon Go is now fulfilling the fantasies that Pokémon fans around the world have had since the game’s first release. It’s a popular game for adventurous game players, and it’s one of the free trending games currently available. Fans should play now if they haven’t already.

Beyond reaching childhood dreams, Pokémon Go is everyone’s introduction to a new kind of game that connects the real world with a virtual one, also known as Augmented Reality.

Why play this game? Since everyday activities can get boring, you can improve it if you spice them up with the newest trend, Pokémon Go!

The term marine supplies encompasses all kinds of low-priced, fast and quality services related to the shipping industry, made available to shippers, boat owners and shipping customers. Services are also available for private yachts.

The various types of marine supply services include:

1) Provide access to Customs stores or make arrangements for the storage of goods or products under the direct or indirect control of Customs before such duty-bound goods enter a particular county.

2) Provide dry storage, motor and cover

3) Provide safety equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguishers, flares, inflatable life jackets, smoke signals and other essentials.

4) Provide assistance in the import and export of goods.

5) Aid in transfers of transport items

6) Life raft service system and other safety equipment to save lives of passengers and crew members in times of disaster.

7) Electric motor rewinding and other technical support.

8) Advice to shipowners on the selection of new equipment and problems related to repairs and suggestions for changes.

9) Supply of items for water sports such as water skis and diving equipment. Suppliers also offer other entertainment and entertainment products, such as fishing equipment and related accessories.

10) Services related to painting and other boat beautification work are also available from suppliers.

11) Marine suppliers also provide ship repair products such as adhesives, fiberglass repair kits, brushes and fillers.

12) Apart from this, fuel and petroleum products are also reached in places when needed.

Marine supplies are often led by marine supply sales representatives who work on behalf of a ship supply and support organization. It is generally responsible for the sale of boats and marine equipment and supplies, such as accessories, pumps, instruments, cordage, paints, and engine parts.

With a large number of marine suppliers popping up on the market and competition intensifying, all the big names in this industry are working hard to make their services stand out above the quality provided by other competitors.

Typically, a customer, a boat owner, submits a request looking for a particular service or asking for a product. The supplying company assumes the assignments based on urgency and physical proximity. Emergency calls are handled very carefully and more quickly. Charges for the service are quoted based on the complexity of the task. You can find much more relevant information about this on various websites online.

Another quarter in the fiscal year and another powerful launch from Nintendo. Last month, Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 for Wii U. With sharp visuals, tight gameplay, and an impressive layer of gloss, could this be the systems vendor Nintendo has been looking for since the system’s launch? Not only is it a must-have for hardcore gamers, but Mario Kart 8 is a must-have title for anyone with electricity in their home.

The Mario Kart franchise first appeared on the scene with Super Nintendo in the early 1990s, the gameplay was solid, fast, and most of all, exhilarating for any racing fan. It was easy to play but difficult to master. The sequels came and went and usually added more to the overall package. With Mario Kart 8, there are many new ideas, but the basic kart racing game that we all know and love, still shines.

What Mario Kart 8 adds to the formula are anti-gravity sections scattered throughout the racetrack. When I first tried the game at E3 last year, I wasn’t impressed by the new feature. It just didn’t add anything unique or special to the races. It felt unnecessary. Wow, what a difference a year makes in development time. Now these portions are the most exciting parts of the track. The wheels on your kart will morph into their wall scale counterparts and when you bump into another racer they will both get a blast of speed. It fundamentally changes the gameplay of the classic Mario Kart. You are no longer avoiding other runners but are actively trying to hit them during these sections.

The highlight of every new Mario Kart game is the extra elements they add. With this iteration, they added an element that counters the dreaded Blue Shell; called the Super Horn. If properly timed, the sound wave from the horn will crumble the demonic projectile apart. Of course, the Super Horn is a rare item to get, but it adds more defensive depth. Another new item that is sure to be a holiday favorite is the Piranha Plant. Once you activate it, the plant will automatically try its luck to break other runners and spin them. You can also manually control the plant and use it as a poor man’s mushroom speed boost. They also included a new boomerang weapon, which is extremely powerful and performs as you would expect. Along with the new items, all the classics are back as well, giving Mario Kart 8 one of the largest arsenals in the franchise.

Of course, you can’t forget about the incredibly detailed tracks you’ll be racing on. With Mario Kart 8, they added some of the best racing tracks since Mario Kart 64. Thanks to the anti-gravity sections, the courses are never short of variety. You’ll run up the side of a candy mountain that looks like something out of Wreck-It-Ralph, as well as family-feeling beach courses that take you underwater. In addition, as in Mario Kart 7, you will also find sections in the route that will launch you into the atmosphere and activate the delta wing of your kart. Of course, the infamous Rainbow Road is back too and it’s as challenging as ever.

This has been the only game that truly showcases the graphical capabilities of the Wii U. There were times during gameplay where the visuals matched something you’d see on a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One title. The graphics look this impressive. Obviously, the better your TV is, the more impressive it will look. Do yourself a favor and play games on a 1080p TV. Mario Kart Wii made it difficult to follow your racer during a local four-player splitscreen game, but it appears that Nintendo has fixed this issue. Fortunately, the action is easy for everyone to understand.

If there was a downside to Mario Kart 8, it has to be the online capabilities. Nintendo is light years away from Microsoft and Sony with their online features. Competing in matches with randomly selected players is easy to do, but that’s about it. The game feels too limited in this regard and without a real mic to talk trash, why not play with someone in your own living room? Nintendo needs to stick with the show and hopefully the Wii U version of Super Smash Brothers solves this problem. It’s a shame Nintendo’s brand racing franchise online is so bland. Also, when running with your friends, don’t bother in battle mode. They changed the classic formula and have everyone on too big a track, trying to pop each other’s balloons. The game seems to go on forever and it felt like it just added in at the last second.

With Mario Kart 8, you get a lot of benefits in racing. There’s an incredible amount of characters and karts to unlock, tracks to try, and did I mention it has one of the best theater modes in games? Just look at the stares of Luigi’s death in the middle of the race and try not to laugh. The only negative about the game is again Nintendo’s online features. Mario Kart 8 is another huge hit from the kart racing series and is an absolute must-have for the system. For those of you who haven’t bought a WiiU yet, there’s a bundle available that includes the console, a copy of Mario Kart 8, a stylized Mario Remote Plus, and a steering wheel, all for $ 329.99. Come to your local Slackers and pick it up today.

As the internet continues to expand, video is taking hold and is responsible for the most recent explosion in online traffic. Whether it’s an online news website like MSN, a sports website like ESPN, or just an email from your friends, video is a likely candidate for viewing content online. It’s hardly considered fun anymore unless there’s some kind of video involved in your online experience.

Many of you have probably heard of the YouTube.com website, it is a place for people to engage with videos in new ways by sharing, commenting, and watching videos. YouTube originally started as a personal video sharing service in February 2005 and has grown into an entertainment destination with people viewing more than 70 million videos on the site daily. Everyone can watch YouTube videos, both on YouTube.com and on the Internet. People can see first-hand accounts of current events, find videos about their hobbies and interests, and discover the quirky and unusual. As more people capture special moments on video, YouTube is empowering them to become the announcers of tomorrow.

This new revolution in the way people can interact online is vastly expanding the ways we communicate and share information with others online. Video is exploding on the Internet everywhere. Even the emails of our friends and family include videos that someone has posted somewhere on the Internet. The most recent controversial topic on the Internet is the so-called video of President Bush suffering a digitally manipulated assassination titled “Death of a President.” Channel 4 in the UK has produced a film that begins with the assassination of President Bush by a pacifist sniper outside a Chicago hotel. They have used special effects to use the real face of Bush. It appears to be a surprisingly real movie, and understandably it causes outrage among many Americans.

Death of a President uses digital wiles, archival footage, and actors. This drama, which recreates the national paranoia after the murder, will be screened this month at the Toronto Film Festival. Channel 4 hopes to sell the film to US broadcasters, but they say it is impossible. So wait until it hits YouTube. At the moment, all we have is the image of the scene and the initial news aired by NBC.

The number of Internet users watching online video grew an impressive 18 percent between October 2005 and March 2006. That’s according to comScore’s first analysis of online video viewing habits of Web users from USA, Excerpted from their new Video Metrix service.

In March, US Internet users initiated a total of 3.7 billion video content streams; and they watched an average of 100 minutes of video content each during the month, compared to 85 minutes in October.

Men started 52 percent of these streams, women 48 percent; dividing the genera on roughly equal lines. But men spent much more time on content, averaging two hours of viewing time during the month, compared to twenty hours for women. Not surprisingly, men between the ages of 18 and 34 were most engrossed in online video, averaging 140 minutes of video consumption.

But while certain demographics consume more video than others, the report’s biggest surprise is that people of all ages and walks of life are eating it, according to Erin Hunter, executive vice president of media and entertainment at comsCore.

“There are age biases, but there is no group that does not,” he said. “It’s not just college students. It’s also the oldest demographic, and clearly both men and women alike. In terms of content, we watch entertainment, sports, and news, all with pretty high audience rates.”

As we can see, the Internet is taking shape in a whole new light. Video is becoming a reality and has enabled millions of people to post video content online. What’s Next? Will we be able to form our own TV stations online with broadcast media? Instead of blogging, can you watch me in the comfort of my home talk about the latest and greatest eCommerce topics? I sure hope so and it seems that the Internet is definitely heading in this direction. With the birth of reality TV a few years ago and the recent influx of bloggers everywhere, it seems like that would be the perfect combination: Internet reality TV stations, created by people like you and me.