I’ve always thought that the original Nintendo Channel was a bit drab, so I’m happy to announce that it’s getting a makeover. A new video has surfaced which focuses on the redesign, which has streamlined the features of the original Nintendo Channel. It is now easier to look in information on upcoming games and search for games you might be interested in purchasing.

The streamlining of the features will definitely have an impact on the Nintendo Channel experience, and I can’t wait to see how fellow Wii owners take the news. Check out the video here and comment below with your thoughts on what’s being dubbed by fans as Nintendo Channel 2.0!

The Nintendo Channel on Wii runs some pretty nifty celebrity videos on occasion, and one of their most recent efforts is no different, as they pick four professional poker players and sit them down to play a game of poker like no other: the one found within Excitebots: Trick Racing. Gavin Smith, Eric Lindgren, Daniel Negreanu, and Evelyn Ng all grabbed a wheel and played poker while driving at high speeds (which by the way, makes absolutely no sense unless you’ve played Excitebots or watched this video).

Nintendo is continuing the marketing push for a game that hasn’t sold very well.It’s a shame too, because the game is a great entry in the Excite racing series, and one of the better releases of the year. Look no further than our review for proof of its glory. Honestly people, why haven’t you bought Excitebots yet? What do you have against fun?

Hat tip to Kotaku, where I first saw this video.