e-Shop ''Improvements'' possibly have something to do with DLC

In a recent Nintendo Okie interview with Zen Studios Mel Kirk talking about the studio's new (e-Shop) game Zen Pinball 3D, there is something interesting said when he is asked if the 3DS game will support downloadable content:

"N.O: There is a large selection of different tables available for Pinball FX 2. Will we be seeing any more of these tables, or new tables become available in the future as DLC?

M.K: You will see some of the tables that are on both Zen Pinball and Pinball FX2 come to the 3DS as future DLC. Everyone knows that the eShop does not currently support DLC, but if we are going to do it, I guess that means things are changing:)?" *happy face was used in the original text*

After reading that part it really makes me wonder what kind of surprises the November firmware update will have, and if e-Shop DLC will be one of those surprises. :shock:

You can read the full interview with a few more details (Like possible Nintendo themed pinball tables), by clicking the link:
http://nintendo-okie.com/2011/09/22/interview-mel-kirk-zen-pinball-3d/

What do you think about this?

Interesting. I wonder if they'll actually pull through with that.

the system already supports DLC from spotpass and streetpass. i get a new constume in DOA everyday for example. on a side not it could also be used as an elegant solution to patch distribution. i dont know if ninty allow patches though. they must be talking paid for DLC or something.osan0

Yeah, they are talking about paid DLC.

the system already supports DLC from spotpass and streetpass. i get a new constume in DOA everyday for example. on a side not it could also be used as an elegant solution to patch distribution. i dont know if ninty allow patches though. they must be talking paid for DLC or something.osan0

[QUOTE="osan0"]the system already supports DLC from spotpass and streetpass. i get a new constume in DOA everyday for example. on a side not it could also be used as an elegant solution to patch distribution. i dont know if ninty allow patches though. they must be talking paid for DLC or something.Sepewrath

I'd hope patches are used to fix major problem that appear after the game is shipped out, like a patch to cut down on hackers, improve stability, fix a glitch after firmware updates, etc.

@everyone saying this is about paid DLC

I already guessed that he was probably talking about paid DLC, since the game is an e-Shop title, and Nintendo doesn't currently allow 3rd-parties to release free gaming content in the e-Shop.

[QUOTE="osan0"]the system already supports DLC from spotpass and streetpass. i get a new constume in DOA everyday for example. on a side not it could also be used as an elegant solution to patch distribution. i dont know if ninty allow patches though. they must be talking paid for DLC or something.Sepewrath

Yeah, just like with Fall Out: New Vegeas. That might just be the most glitched game I've ever seen. But anyways I see nothing wrong with DLC (I'm only talking about DLC that you pay for) so long as that DLC isn't just a patch, because I'm not paying for a patch. Patches better be free. I just hope that Nintendo enchorages the 3rd party developers to make sure there game isn't glitch like crazy before putting it on market.

Well there has already been a patch for a 3DS game, it was for Ridge Racer to fix a glitch that was caused by a Firmware update Nintendo sent out. In most cases I don't think patches are abused, because if they release a broken game there is no guarantee that they'll be able to recover any sales lost from negative reviews... unless the publisher/developer is really cheap/lazy.

I'd hope patches are used to fix major problem that appear after the game is shipped out, like a patch to cut down on hackers, improve stability, fix a glitch after firmware updates, etc.

@everyone saying this is about paid DLC

I already guessed that he was probably talking about paid DLC, since the game is an e-Shop title, and Nintendo doesn't currently allow 3rd-parties to release free gaming content in the e-Shop.

JollyGreenOne

[QUOTE="JollyGreenOne"]

Well there has already been a patch for a 3DS game, it was for Ridge Racer to fix a glitch that was caused by a Firmware update Nintendo sent out. In most cases I don't think patches are abused, because if they release a broken game there is no guarantee that they'll be able to recover any sales lost from negative reviews... unless the publisher/developer is really cheap/lazy.

I'd hope patches are used to fix major problem that appear after the game is shipped out, like a patch to cut down on hackers, improve stability, fix a glitch after firmware updates, etc.

@everyone saying this is about paid DLC

I already guessed that he was probably talking about paid DLC, since the game is an e-Shop title, and Nintendo doesn't currently allow 3rd-parties to release free gaming content in the e-Shop.

Sepewrath

And Fallout New Vegas (on the 360). There was this one glitch later on in the game where every time my partner shot his gun, the game would freeze. And this happened every time I would play the game, that is until I finally manage to get my 360 connected to the internet and was able to patch it.

Nintendo needs to get it there. Its a huge cash machine

I think DLC is ruining games anymore. All of these things that should have been in the game, are just used to make more money...

The whole point of DLC was that gamers could buy a game, and developers would continue to support the game AFTER release, so that the gamer would get their money's worth out of the game and not have to spend a lot to enhance the existing experience. Thus enabling them to not have to shell out $60.00 for a new gaming experience when they still have plenty of content on a game they already own.

But developers have abused it. I'd kind of like to see DLC phased out and only made available in necessary situations.

good...now how bout some game demos..

In a recent Nintendo Okie interview with Zen Studios Mel Kirk talking about the studio's new (e-Shop) game Zen Pinball 3D, there is something interesting said when he is asked if the 3DS game will support downloadable content:

"N.O: There is a large selection of different tables available for Pinball FX 2. Will we be seeing any more of these tables, or new tables become available in the future as DLC?

M.K: You will see some of the tables that are on both Zen Pinball and Pinball FX2 come to the 3DS as future DLC. Everyone knows that the eShop does not currently support DLC, but if we are going to do it, I guess that means things are changing:)?" *happy face was used in the original text*

After reading that part it really makes me wonder what kind of surprises the November firmware update will have, and if e-Shop DLC will be one of those surprises. :shock:

You can read the full interview with a few more details (Like possible Nintendo themed pinball tables), by clicking the link:
http://nintendo-okie.com/2011/09/22/interview-mel-kirk-zen-pinball-3d/

What do you think about this?

JollyGreenOne

So paid DLC. I am guessing maybe some games that should have add Online Multiplayer may (not confermed) may be added, possible new stages or items as well. Skipping over fixes, what other usual, speclative, DLC are we thinking of. Demos; likely, Short movies; trailers, and TV/Web shows maybe, Chat; a way to communicate with your friends on your friends list (maybe even increase FC from I think 100 to something higher), and anything else???

Thanks JollyGreenOne for the heads up and thoughts.

If Nintendo ever did support paid DLC for IPs like Pokemon, Mario, Smash Bros, Mario Kart it could be great, but if anyone could make more money than Activision goes on map packs its Nintendo.bonesawisready5

People would riot if they had to pay for DLC in pokemon.

If Nintendo ever did support paid DLC for IPs like Pokemon, Mario, Smash Bros, Mario Kart it could be great, but if anyone could make more money than Activision goes on map packs its Nintendo.bonesawisready5

I personally hope they'll add new content to Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land after they're both released, and I think that would be a great way to help slow release periods that their consoles go through from time to time.

[QUOTE="bonesawisready5"]If Nintendo ever did support paid DLC for IPs like Pokemon, Mario, Smash Bros, Mario Kart it could be great, but if anyone could make more money than Activision goes on map packs its Nintendo.Gamingclone

People would riot if they had to pay for DLC in pokemon.

Nintendo employees would riot from having to shovel money all day

I don't understand how people can support this idea- paid DLC? I mean, don't get me wrong, I like DLC- I buy DLC for my 360 games pretty regularly, but Nintendo already has a platform for downloadable content- it's called spotpass. It's free, it's automatic. So why are people clamoring for the privilage of paying for it and downloading it manually?

And don't tell me that isn't what spotpass is about- I have seven scenarios and a couple-dozen weapons that weren't on my retail copy of Samurai Warriors Chronicles that say otherwise.El_Zo1212o

This isn't the end of SpotPass/Free content, it just opens the door for bigger DLC expansions, like a new world for Super Mario 3D Land for example. On the downside, it also opens the door for things like the $10 horse armor I mentioned earlier...

We'll probably learn more about this as we get closer to November.

[QUOTE="El_Zo1212o"]I don't understand how people can support this idea- paid DLC? I mean, don't get me wrong, I like DLC- I buy DLC for my 360 games pretty regularly, but Nintendo already has a platform for downloadable content- it's called spotpass. It's free, it's automatic. So why are people clamoring for the privilage of paying for it and downloading it manually?

And don't tell me that isn't what spotpass is about- I have seven scenarios and a couple-dozen weapons that weren't on my retail copy of Samurai Warriors Chronicles that say otherwise.JollyGreenOne

This isn't the end of SpotPass/Free content, it just opens the door for bigger DLC expansions, like a new world for Super Mario 3D Land for example. On the downside, it also opens the door for things like the $10 horse armor I mentioned earlier...

We'll probably learn more about this as we get closer to November.

[QUOTE="JollyGreenOne"]

[QUOTE="El_Zo1212o"]I don't understand how people can support this idea- paid DLC? I mean, don't get me wrong, I like DLC- I buy DLC for my 360 games pretty regularly, but Nintendo already has a platform for downloadable content- it's called spotpass. It's free, it's automatic. So why are people clamoring for the privilage of paying for it and downloading it manually?

And don't tell me that isn't what spotpass is about- I have seven scenarios and a couple-dozen weapons that weren't on my retail copy of Samurai Warriors Chronicles that say otherwise.El_Zo1212o

This isn't the end of SpotPass/Free content, it just opens the door for bigger DLC expansions, like a new world for Super Mario 3D Land for example. On the downside, it also opens the door for things like the $10 horse armor I mentioned earlier...

We'll probably learn more about this as we get closer to November.

the eshop already can do dlc, word searcher 3 has some, but its done inside the game it self , maybe its just improving them , to make it so you can download strieght through the store