tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58425842011-06-08T02:10:52.440-04:00Nintari.net: Trade Video Games and DVDsVideo Games, DVDs, PC Games and More!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02635225579397089143noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1086273433570553732004-06-03T10:35:00.000-04:002004-06-03T10:37:13.570-04:00Hello, I just wanted to post a thanks to y-bot for all his help with console/game additions. His most recent addition to the catalogue include: Mark III Atari 7800 Cassette Vision SG-1000 Famicom Disk System Super Cassette Vision Cheers, Glen Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1083370329768936492004-04-30T20:12:00.000-04:002004-04-30T20:20:05.076-04:00After a week of testing, and feedback from everyone, I'm pleased to announce that Nintari.net works in all major browsers. All of your contributions have made a huge difference in improving the quality of Nintari.net. Thank you, Glen Note: If you do run into any further problems please drop us a line at support@nintari.net Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1083258809723637462004-04-23T13:10:00.000-04:002004-04-29T13:18:52.390-04:00Nintari.net Release 0.30b Now Live - Full W3C compliance - Cross browser compatible with all browsers (except some versions of IE for Mac) *Note: We encrouage everyone to test things out and make sure there are no browser compliance issues we overlooked. Please send your feedback to support@nintari.net. Cheers, GlenMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1082475392114873692004-04-20T11:36:00.000-04:002004-04-20T11:40:36.593-04:00For all those who are opposed to Microsoft, or who just don't want to use Internet Explorer, you'll be happy to know that we are very close to having Nintari.net cross-browser compatible. When the time does come, we will appreciate all of your valuable feedback. Many of you have provided some great insight in the past, and continue to do so regularly. You are having a very real impact on howMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1083258419994312172004-04-09T13:06:00.000-04:002004-04-29T13:13:37.013-04:00Nintari.net Release 0.21b Now Live - Fixed problem with Alpha filter - Fixed reported issue with picture upload support - Vastly improved search and loading times for Video Game and DVD databasesMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1083258255196290852004-03-28T12:56:00.000-05:002004-04-29T13:13:30.060-04:00Nintari.net Release 0.20b Now Live - Fixed several bugs with item searching - DVD database launched - Improved category browser and added more consolesMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1079370178524168162004-03-15T12:02:00.000-05:002004-04-07T17:35:44.843-04:00 McGill University in Montreal (Canada) is having a March Maddness Fundraiser for the Montreal Children's Hospital and we are one of the sponsors. If you are intested in participating check out their website at: http://jeremy.lack.ca/. Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1078877997758330942004-03-09T19:19:00.000-05:002004-04-29T12:59:23.966-04:00Nintari.net Release 0.11b Now Live Just to further what Glen was saying, here is a list of the major changes in release 0.11b which came out last Friday (Mar-05-2004): The category browser (menu) has been enhanced The trade engine now sends out messages properly Shipping auto-calculation has been fixed The feedback system now works properly The navigation path has now been implemented Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02635225579397089143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1078769733066339032004-03-08T13:15:00.000-05:002004-03-08T13:18:38.936-05:00Some may have noticed that we added a few changes to the site on friday. You will continue to see changes and updates over the coming months. Don't forget to send us your feedback and help shape Nintari.net. Cheers, GlenMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1078370110619232562004-03-03T22:15:00.000-05:002004-03-03T22:18:10.153-05:00Just an addition to my last post. We will probably have some sort of support for consoles up later this week as well. For all those who are signing up, welcome to Nintari.net. Please do take the time to send us your feedback. Your input will be instumental in making Nintari.net great! Cheers, Glen Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1078185892427479682004-03-01T19:04:00.000-05:002004-03-03T22:13:24.420-05:00We have had a lot of excellent feedback over the last week and I just thought I'd address one major issue that we have heard a lot about: At this time the site only works in IE 5.0 or greater (in some cases it doesn't even work that well in IE 5.0). This is an issue we are working hard to resolve. We will make sure that Nintari.net is W3C compliant and that it works on as many browsers as Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1078008597625533662004-02-28T17:49:00.000-05:002004-02-28T17:52:50.920-05:00Here's a look at our press release from earlier this week: Nintari.net Offers a New Way to Trade Games: Nintari.net, which launched earlier this week, allows you to buy, sell and trade video games online. With a large catalogue, and a simple One-Click listing approach, it provides the tools needed to quickly grow and catalog your collection. The site is currently in Beta and will be offering itsMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1077644671709846032004-02-24T12:44:00.000-05:002004-02-24T13:00:36.890-05:00Well, guess what? We finally made our beta site public! Thanks to everyone that helped us out - all the feedback given was invaluable! We'll be putting together a lot more content now that the basic features are out, so look for that... and of course, don't hesitate to contact us with suggestions, questions, criticisms, or anything really... bug us, we love the interaction. Peace, SamSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02635225579397089143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1077133339628609122004-02-18T14:42:00.000-05:002004-02-18T14:44:59.093-05:00How does the blog look now? I figured it was time to give the blog the face lift in order to align it with the new Nintari.net look. I hope you all like the change. Cheers, GlenMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1076705265688766642004-02-13T15:47:00.000-05:002004-02-18T14:41:21.140-05:00He's in! So it's official! Luke has made it past the first 2 rounds of auditions and will get to audition Monday in front of the celebrity judges. So there's a really good chance he will end up on an episode of Canadian Idol. We will post more information as it becomes available and will hopefully have some pictures and maybe a video to show you soon. Great job Luke! We're proud! Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1076700756542830842004-02-13T14:32:00.000-05:002004-02-13T14:38:00.716-05:00Nintari.net on Canadian Idol! A big thanks and congratulations to Luke (Mr. Operation) for dressing up and trying out for Canadian Idol. Luke's ingenious life size working version of the game Mr. Operation has brought him fame once again. For those of you in the Ottawa area, check out all of the local news stations tonight, as Luke was interviewed by the NewRO, CJOH and more! Luke has also Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1076117327690063782004-02-06T20:28:00.000-05:002004-02-06T20:34:04.013-05:00Nintari.net or Nintari Traders Network? Recently we debated whether we should continue with the name "Nintari Traders Network" or just go with "Nintari.net". So we went to friends and family and asked. There were all sorts of neat reasons to choose either one, but in the end it came down to us choosing "Nintari.net". One of the key reasons to go with Nintari.net is because it emphasizes the .Ramsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14676993907511443820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1075826704532351202004-02-03T11:45:00.000-05:002004-02-04T01:17:58.700-05:00Nintari.net Beta Nintari.net is complete and if you would like to get a sneak peak of the fully functional site, sign up here to become a Beta Tester. As a Beta Testers, you will help us out by using the site and letting us know if you run into any problems. We have decided to keep the site closed to the public for a few more days to ensure everything is working properly. The official site Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1073755387290055012004-01-10T12:23:00.000-05:002004-01-10T12:35:12.226-05:00Whoa...We're Ready for the New Years! Ramsay here and as I promised before, here is a screen shot of the bar appearing at the top of the page. It's designed to be simple to figure out and give you quick access to the links you'll use most often. Have any suggestions on how we can improve this header bar? Send us a quick note. I'd like to post up some more screenshots, but what's the point.Ramsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14676993907511443820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1073609913835241322004-01-08T19:58:00.000-05:002004-01-08T20:02:33.203-05:00Happy New Year! I realize this New Years wish is coming a little late but I assure you it isn't because we have been partying too much. While we did take a little time off during Christmas it has been business as usual (for the most part). As we get closer and closer to our public launch of Nintari.net there is a lot to be done and our excitement is building. I would like to take this Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1072112348970215442003-12-22T11:59:00.000-05:002003-12-22T12:00:09.233-05:00Happy Holidays! The blog has been quiet lately that's because the team here at Nintari has been working really hard in anticipation of a holiday break. Some of the team will be working throughout the holidays, while other will be vacationing in various parts of the world. The staff at Nintari would like to wish you all happy holidays and a happy New Year. And make sure you tune into the blog Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1071082679532309322003-12-10T14:08:00.000-05:002003-12-19T13:49:15.936-05:00And the Winners Are... The first annual video game awards took place last week on Spike TV. Here's a quick recap of the winners of the major categories: Best Animation: Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball (Tecmo) Best Game Based on a Movie: Enter the Matrix (Atari) Best Action Game: True Crime: Streets of LA (Activision) Most Anticipated Game: Halo 2 (Microsoft) Game of the Year:Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1070482055199784122003-12-03T15:07:00.000-05:002004-02-02T10:52:56.763-05:00Google's New Algorithm Bothers Me! Just when I thought I was starting to understand how to get ranked high on Google, they go and add a new algorithm. Google's intention was to eliminate spam sites, but it seems as though Google's new algorithm known as the Florida Update has actually eliminated several legitimate sites. Many people have speculated as to why this might have happened, was Google Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-106996146376204812003-11-27T19:19:00.000-05:002003-12-02T11:43:48.943-05:00Nintari Has A New Game Player! I would like to welcome Imtiaz Fazal to the Nintari Team. Imtiaz joined Nintari on Monday. Being the last member to join the team, Imtiaz has taken over our meeting room and now has his own office. He wanted everyone to know that he has a nice new desk that he is very proud of! On another note, I thought now would be a good time to describe the members of our teamErikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1069455077839211572003-11-21T17:51:00.000-05:002003-11-22T13:51:35.670-05:00Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie - June 4th 2004! The 3rd Harry Potter Movie is coming out next summer and I found a page that has pictures from the upcoming movie. Here Hermoine is threatening Malfoy! I read the book a long time so I can't remember what this scene is about, but I guess I will have to wait until the movie comes out to find out. I can't wait. Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1069216113135682382003-11-18T23:28:00.000-05:002003-11-18T23:32:05.570-05:00Alright Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me introduce myself: My name is Ramsay and I've been with Nintari since it was born. I mainly work in the cellar here, where we have an Orc chained to the wall. I give it a good whip now and then to make sure it behaves and am constantly feeding it since it has an appetite that never ends. Umm...well, we don't really have an Orc, not even a cellar, but we doRamsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14676993907511443820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1068934393939922852003-11-15T17:13:00.000-05:002003-11-16T21:43:15.333-05:00ENOUGH ABOUT THE MATRIX!!! The goal of this post is to bring you some video game news that is not related to the matrix. The Alias game is coming out on PS 2 and Xbox. It will be released on Dec 12th, just in time for Christmas! Here's a picture of Sydney Bristow kicking butt in one of her trademark outfits. The character really looks a lot like Jennifer Garner, I'm impressed. Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1068855851168826402003-11-14T19:24:00.000-05:002003-11-15T17:06:46.763-05:00EXTRA!!! EXTRA!!! MORE MATRIX!!! MORE MATRIX!!! The other day I read an article on slashdot.org that gave me the inside scoop about the lastest developments in Matrix Land, and I've decided since your such a loyal reader, to let you in on it too. (It also gives me a perfect way to segway into a little video game discussion) I know, I know..."get to the point", "tell us already!".. ok, here Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1068607759539500742003-11-11T22:29:00.000-05:002003-11-11T22:41:05.540-05:00Today I was reading an article on www.inma.org and I came across this passage: "Before I got into my plane leaving from Rio, my home town, I came across a very interesting book: The Soul of the New Consumer, by British authors David Lewis and Darren Bridger. In this book, I faced a new concept -- at least I never heard of it before -- coined by Shel Silverstein, an American author and poet. Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1068523979948127482003-11-10T23:12:00.000-05:002003-11-10T23:14:12.993-05:00With a little encouragement from some helpful parties today we decided to submit an application form for Ideaflow. What is Ideaflow you ask? It's a place where young entrepreneurs can go to make contacts, present their solution, and maybe even find advice, advisors, or funding. For those interested they can check it out at: http://www.ottawacapitalnetwork.com/entrepreneurs/programs/Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1068446380949881772003-11-10T01:39:00.000-05:002003-11-10T11:49:57.613-05:00Ok, that was fun! On Saturday night I watched the 2nd Matrix movie again just to be prepared for the 3rd. It was well worth it because they picked up right where they left off in the 2nd. All around it was a great movie! I'm not going to say too much because I don't want to ruin it, but I will tell you my two favourite things. The first... Agent Smith: He is so cool in all three Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1068225189552078382003-11-07T12:13:00.000-05:002003-11-07T12:25:13.623-05:00It's time for some meaningless discussion!! (don't worry I'll be quick) The 3rd Matrix Movie is out and I'm pumped to go see it! The second one left me a little confused and a little annoyed that it ended so abruptly, but I have confidence that in this third and final movie I will not be left disappointed. I'm going to check it out on Saturday, so I'll surely have something to say about it Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1067811689385866422003-11-02T15:21:00.000-05:002003-11-02T17:39:06.146-05:00Things have been busy around the office the past few days. We are steaming ahead on the development of Nintari. Many of the key components are starting to fall into place. One example of this is the content we have secured for launch. In fact, we will have a database of over 200,000 movies and 40,000 video games. So there will be details about each game and movie available to our users (YesMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1067812582119470652003-11-01T17:36:00.000-05:002003-11-02T17:37:27.710-05:00Ok, I know this is a day or two late but did everyone check out the new "refer your friends" section at the bottom of the splash page (www.nintari.net). It is intended to give everyone an easy way to let others know about us. After all come launch this will be a peer-to-peer site, therefore the stronger the community the better. Personally, I can't wait to see the Nintari community grow and Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1067457706001388602003-10-29T15:01:00.000-05:002003-10-29T15:04:15.220-05:00K, the blog and the splash page have both been updated to support Netscape 7+ and Opera 7+. For those Netscape and Opera users, be happy, our stuff is now cross-browser compatible! Actually, I really like Opera as a browser... the mouse gestures are wicked! Check it out if you get a chance... Peace, Sam Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02635225579397089143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1067024831730924012003-10-24T15:47:00.000-04:002003-10-24T15:47:11.480-04:00So the presentation was last night, good timing, since today I have absolutely no voice. So I decided to post online, since I can't actually talk to anyone. The presentation went really well, we got a lot of great feedback that will help us improve our presentation in the future. We would like to thank the guys at Venture Capital Group for helping us out. That's all for now! Erika Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066880302068710362003-10-22T23:38:00.000-04:002003-10-22T23:45:14.946-04:00Ok, here's the deal: I know I've been saying this for days but this time I'm telling the truth. There will be a link to this blog on the Nintari site tomorrow. There will also be a link that provides people with code for Nintari Dog Tags (which they can use to create a link on there webpage to our site). In fact, here's a sneak peak at a Dog Tag for everyone to check out: What do you Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066879838473165242003-10-21T23:21:00.000-04:002003-10-22T23:33:54.473-04:00We're in!!! They picked us as one of the teams that gets to present in front of the VCG Business Plan Review panel. This is a big opportunity for us to make some contacts and show them want we've got. It's also a great chance to find out what we're doing what need to improve on. (I'm sure we'll have lots to work on, but we'll just take things one step at a time. Baby steps right?) Anyways, Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066671510609942132003-10-20T13:38:00.000-04:002003-10-21T23:30:45.303-04:00We worked all weekend on a business plan presentation for the VCG (Venture Creations Group) Business Plan Review Panel. "VCG Business Plan Review Panels will help you improve your new venture story for upcoming funding presentation opportunities." It is held by the Ottawa Capital Network and it should be fun. Plus any chance we have to increase our chances of getting funding is always a goodMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066609231456671242003-10-19T20:20:00.000-04:002003-10-19T20:20:31.463-04:00The splash page will be updated shortly. New additions: 1) This blog (as mentioned yesterday) 2) A page that provides everyone with code so that they can link to us. 3) A 'refer your friends' section. All three will have links off the main page. The 'refer your friends' section will be found both on the main page, and at the end of the survey. Cheers, Glen Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066498301454498372003-10-18T13:31:00.000-04:002003-10-19T20:20:57.883-04:00Check out the new look! We thought we'd make this blog a little more consistent with the Nintari image. I think it looks much better then before. (for those reading this blog for the first time you can click on one of the old archives on the right to see how awful it looked.. ouch..) We'll try to have it linked to the splash page asap. Then people might actually be reading this and we Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066418595473339372003-10-17T15:23:00.000-04:002003-10-18T14:20:52.103-04:00The suvey is doing great! We've had lots of feedback on how to improve it, and we have implemented most of the suggestions. We are really having lots of fun with this. It's exciting to know that people are checking it out and are taking an interest in what we are doing. We have even had a fair number of people volunteer to help beta test the Nintari Traders Network once we get a little Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066266347110053692003-10-15T21:05:00.000-04:002003-10-18T14:21:08.350-04:00The Survey is up!! Did I mention You could WIN A FREE T-Shirt!?!?! Anyone visiting this site should go fill out the survey, even if all they want is a chance at the free T-shirt. you can find it at: SURVEY ---- On a side note, I hope you all like the design. Any feedback about the site or the service we will be providing in the coming months would be much appreciated. you can Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1066180991814267172003-10-14T21:23:00.000-04:002003-10-15T00:59:04.613-04:00New Additions to the Nintari Splash Page!!! You could WIN A FREE T-Shirt!!! By tomorrow there should be a survey up on the Nintari splash page (www.nintari.net) and anyone who fills it out could win a Nintari Traders Network T-shirt. I'll post a direct link to the survey tomorrow. Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1065195225402503262003-10-03T11:33:00.000-04:002003-10-03T11:38:01.693-04:00It's finally here! Our new splash page is up so get check it out. Send us an e-mail and tell us what you think of our new design and our new slogan! Get some play then Trade away! www.nintari.net Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1064943440942029362003-09-30T13:37:00.000-04:002003-09-30T13:37:20.546-04:00Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1064882599982796482003-09-29T20:43:00.000-04:002003-09-29T20:45:12.370-04:00So what is Nintari anyway? Simple! If you like video games and you like movies, then Nintari is your place to buy, sell, and trade your stuff. Come check out our site. And don't forget to check back soon to see our new splash page and fill out our feedback survey! Welcome to the Nintari Traders Network Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1064331664998576842003-09-23T11:41:00.000-04:002003-09-23T11:41:04.640-04:00Two Guys and a Digital Dream PhillyClassic video game expo founders celebrate videogames past and present in Philadelphia expo scheduled for March 2004. Demographic shifts highlight adult gamers and women gamers. What's the ultimate in retro tech? Playing Space Invaders and Tetris on your sleek, micro-size, full-color cell phone! Photo accompanies release. For Immediate Release - Contact: Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1064331530892766662003-09-23T11:38:00.000-04:002003-09-23T11:38:50.563-04:00New Home Brew Video Game System - "XGameStation" brings Game Development and Engineering to the Masses! Nurve Networks LLC unveils what is undoubtedly the most unexpected kind of new video game system: one that users will build and program themselves! SILICON VALLEY, CA (PRWEB) August, 2003 -- Nurve Networks LLC unveils what is undoubtedly the most unexpected kind of new video game system: oneErikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1064258116089460062003-09-22T15:15:00.000-04:002003-09-22T15:19:23.866-04:00Welcome to the Nintari Traders Network So what is Nintari anyway? Simple! If you like video games and you like movies, then Nintari is your place to buy, sell, and trade your stuff. Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842584.post-1064169889937193832003-09-21T14:44:00.000-04:002003-09-21T14:44:49.640-04:00www.nintari.netErikanoreply@blogger.com