Markus Lai

Editor-in Chief at Broken Fuse VG Blog. Former chef turned Civil Engineer/Thermal Imaging tech. Can be found outdoors canoeing/biking, doing photography or playing video games in his free time. Follow him on twitter at twitter.com/verius

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Amazon Prime Video Now Available In Canada

So Amazon has finally expanded their Amazon Prime video service to Canada for the price of $79 per year and also have expanded their video service to over 200 countries around the world. Canadians will be able to access a free month of service and Quebec will include a free month on top of the 12 month subscription. They offer some older shows and some original content.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/12/14/amazon-prime-video-now-available-in-canada/

Jimmy Fallon Debuts Nintendo Switch

It’s looking pretty good! Let’s see what the January 12 presentation brings us in details on the system!

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/12/09/jimmy-fallon-debuts-nintendo-switch/

Charmander coming to Build-A-Bear

Nintendo and Build A Bear have partnered again and this time, Charmander will be available December 8. Nintendo and Build A Bear have partnered recently to bring Eevee and Pikachu. There is an online exclusive set that includes a lucario hoodie and Great Ball hoodie for Charmander and an exclusive Pokemon card for Build A Bear.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/12/07/charmander-comingto-build-a-bear/

Episode 57: Nintendo Switch

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It’s been a long time since our last podcast and what better way to reboot it than discussing the Nintendo NX, which is now called Nintendo Switch!

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/10/28/episode-57-nintendo-switch/

Nintendo Switch Presentation January 2017

Nintendo announced today that they’re going to have a presentation for the Switch on January 12, 2017. 

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/10/27/nintendo-switch-presentation-january-2017/

Nintendo Switch trailer 

Nintendo Switch is finally revealed and it looks pretty nice! Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/10/20/nintendo-switch-trailer-2/

Kenny Baker, best known for his role as R2-D2 has passed away

Kenny_Baker-1The British actor best known for his role in Star Wars as R2-D2 has died at the age of 81 after a long illness. He starred in Episodes 1-6 as R2-D2. He also starred in many other films like Flash Gordon and The Elephant man. Kenny Baker had done an amazing job bringing the character of Artoo to life. He will be sorely missed.

 

(Source: The Guardian)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/08/13/kenny-baker-best-known-for-his-role-as-r2-d2-has-passed-away/

Sega Announces Mega Drive Classic

Mega_drive_Classic_console_largeYou could say they’ve still got a bit of that rivalry going! Not too long after Nintendo’s announcement of the NES Classic, Sega is launching an updated Mega Drive Clasic for Sonic’s 25th anniversary. It will have 80 built in games, play Mega Drive cartridges and comes with two wireless controllers. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/07/27/sega-announces-mega-drive-classic/

NES Classic Edition

NES MiniNintendo recently announced that the NES Classic will be released Nivember 11 for $59.99 and will have HDMI out. The new controllers have a different plug, so the old classic controllers will not be compatible with the New NES. The new NES will be loaded with 30 games. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/07/27/nes-classic-edition/

Pokemon Go Is Live!

Pokemon Go is available in the US, New Zealand and Australia for iOS and Android devices. Rollout to outher countries should be soon!

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2016/07/07/pokemon-go-is-live/