Angry Birds

Roku just released the new Roku 2 XS Angry Birds Limited Edition Streaming Player. This top-of-the-line player comes loaded with the Angry Birds game (as you would expect), and also sports the face of the red Angry Bird on the top of the device.

Not only will you get to play Angry Birds on your TV, but you'll do so using the (included) motion-based Bluetooth remote control. Of course, you'll still get all the standard Roku features – 1080p video streaming with access to over 350 entertainment channels, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, Amazon Instant Video (and more) and music streaming from Pandora, MOG, Rdio, and Live365.

Additional entertainment features:

• Live sports packages including NBA League Pass, NHL GameCenter Live, MLS Matchday, UFC, and MLB.TV
• Photo and video sharing via Facebook, Flickr, and Picasa
• The top news sources, including NBC, FoxNews.com, and CNN
• Channels featuring international and lifestyle programming, tech news, podcasts, cartoons, clips, and more
• Hit games available include the Angry Birds series, PAC-MAN Championship Edition, Galaga, and Storm in a Teacup

Did you hear about the latest player from Roku? Announced last week, Roku 2 will be available in three models – the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS – and all will come loaded with Rovio's Angry Birds game. This is the first time the full version of the game has been available on the TV, and best of all, it's free!

All three Roku 2 models feature built-in wireless, Bluetooth for connecting a game remote and a microSD slot to support additional game storage. The Roku 2 HD player supports up to 720p HD video while the Roku 2 XD player supports up to 1080p HD video. Roku 2 also adds several enhancements to Netflix, including support for English subtitles, Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 pass-through and up to 1080p HD video quality (on the XD and XS models). Roku 2 players are also more energy-efficient, using less than two watts of power.

The Roku 2 XS comes with a new Roku Game Remote with motion control which has been optimized for bird-slinging action on the big screen. The Roku 2 XS also features an Ethernet port for a wired Internet connection and a USB port for playing music, videos, and photos off of any USB drive. Read more

Barnes & Noble bookstores are the first official Angry Birds "Magic Places," giving NOOK Color customers exclusive in-game rewards and unlockables. Starting today, NOOK Color customers with the Angry Birds NOOK App can add the Mighty Eagle character to their game at no cost when playing the game in a Barnes & Noble bookstore.

NOOK Color owners simply need to walk into a Barnes & Noble store and connect to its Wi-Fi network. The Mighty Eagle character will become automatically available once the user is logged in. This is the first time that Angry Bird's "Magic Places" location-based feature has been put to use.

Store visitors will also find a selection of Angry Bird-themed games, toys and merchandise, and in the coming days, free Angry Birds stickers and temporary tattoos, while supplies last.

"We're very glad to make Angry Birds available for NOOK Color and bring the game to another successful platform" said Peter Vesterbacka, Mighty Eagle and Chief Marketing Officer at Rovio. "Most importantly, we're super excited to take the first step towards taking Angry Birds to physical locations around the world. We're proud to partner with Barnes & Noble in introducing the first Angry Birds ‘Magic Places’ in the world: by visiting Barnes & Noble stores, Angry Birds fans with NOOK Color will be able to unlock new fun experiences -- for free!"

Visit www.barnesandnoble.com to find a store near you.