Really bad news about Wii online...

http://nintendo-revolution.blogspot.com/2007/03/breaking-no-unified-gamer-tags-or-codes.html

This website has been very accurate in the past, enough so that other sites have picked up the story. Unfortunately, if this is true then we will have an online system similar to the DS which is bad. No univeral friend codes at all.

I understand many nintendo fans do not care about online gaming, but regardless this could cause terrible reprecussions... Its very possible this is the fiunal blow cursing the Wii to be a Mini-game machine forvever.

I can't stand the obnoxious jerks on Xbox live, but I also refuse to let Nintendo try to convince me that they are doing me favors by cutting corners on cost to maximize profit. A good online system could mean more creative games and more "hardcore" games. This means more users... More users means better games and more exclusives....

http://nintendo-revolution.blogspot.com/2007/03/breaking-no-unified-gamer-tags-or-codes.html

This website has been very accurate in the past, enough so that other sites have picked up the story. Unfortunately, if this is true then we will have an online system similar to the DS which is bad. No univeral friend codes at all.

I understand many nintendo fans do not care about online gaming, but regardless this could cause terrible reprecussions... Its very possible this is the fiunal blow cursing the Wii to be a Mini-game machine forvever.

I can't stand the obnoxious jerks on Xbox live, but I also refuse to let Nintendo try to convince me that they are doing me favors by cutting corners on cost to maximize profit. A good online system could mean more creative games and more "hardcore" games. This means more users... More users means better games and more exclusives....

Staccat0

old news, already been posted and angered many people.

Why do you say Nintendo gamers don't care about online. I sure for hell do care. Most people in the wii forum care.dfnj123

Why do you say Nintendo gamers don't care about online. I sure for hell do care. Most people in the wii forum care.dfnj123

[QUOTE="dfnj123"]Why do you say Nintendo gamers don't care about online. I sure for hell do care. Most people in the wii forum care.Staccat0

I think and hope it´s not truehyrueprince11

To be honest I am really bored with my xbox360 and the only reason I play it is to talk to friends while I am gaming. Wii needs headsets. The fact that I haven't seen anything about this is bothering me. I think the whole "friend Code" thing is silly you should be able to add one profile and game with that person whenever. I new about the friend code situation going in. wsucougar307

[QUOTE="wsucougar307"]To be honest I am really bored with my xbox360 and the only reason I play it is to talk to friends while I am gaming. Wii needs headsets. The fact that I haven't seen anything about this is bothering me. I think the whole "friend Code" thing is silly you should be able to add one profile and game with that person whenever. I new about the friend code situation going in. FinalProphecy

[QUOTE="Staccat0"][QUOTE="dfnj123"]Why do you say Nintendo gamers don't care about online. I sure for hell do care. Most people in the wii forum care.FinalProphecy

Before we get all bent out out of shape about the FC system, There is nothing wrong with it per say. Take a look at Metroid as an example. The allowed for random play that allowed for a rival list, that later you could use in a lobby. Now the only thing that that didn't do, was allow for you to turn a rival into a friend without contacting them. This could be easily remedied had they only allowed you to check a box that would later send a message to a rival sating that you requested to be a friend rather than a rival. If the rival added a check to his box, then then next time you booted up your copy of Metriod you would be friends instead of rivals. They could possibly do this for the Wii, which would make it easier to manage the list of guest vs the list of friends.overfeind

Yea, I know what you mean. I was really hoping for a good online setup by nintendo. That is the one thing they are really missing and I think it would be in their best interest to go ahead and make a nice online network. It will payoff in the long run. Stop being lazy nintendo!!!FinalProphecy

Falafelkid: I would like to know if I am right in assuming that the features mentioned (friend rosters, advanced matchmaking capabilities and comprehensive rankings data) suggest a single, unified online platform for each console, rather than one which is dependent on individual games (as is the case with the DS). GameSpy: GameSpy’s technology does allow for features that could span multiple games. With the Nintendo Wii, however, the multiplayer features are title-specific. Falafelkid: But is that the case for all Wii online titles across the board? GameSpy: Yes, that is the case for Wii titles. Falafelkid: Just one last question to make absolutely sure I have got this right, please. If I have a friend roster in one game, that roster will not be available to me in any other game. I have to build up an entirely new list for each title, right? GameSpy: The answer to your question is yes, for the Wii friend lists are game specific.

Falafelkid: I would like to know if I am right in assuming that the features mentioned (friend rosters, advanced matchmaking capabilities and comprehensive rankings data) suggest a single, unified online platform for each console, rather than one which is dependent on individual games (as is the case with the DS). GameSpy: GameSpy’s technology does allow for features that could span multiple games. With the Nintendo Wii, however, the multiplayer features are title-specific. Falafelkid: But is that the case for all Wii online titles across the board? GameSpy: Yes, that is the case for Wii titles. Falafelkid: Just one last question to make absolutely sure I have got this right, please. If I have a friend roster in one game, that roster will not be available to me in any other game. I have to build up an entirely new list for each title, right? GameSpy: The answer to your question is yes, for the Wii friend lists are game specific.

Falafelkid: I would like to know if I am right in assuming that the features mentioned (friend rosters, advanced matchmaking capabilities and comprehensive rankings data) suggest a single, unified online platform for each console, rather than one which is dependent on individual games (as is the case with the DS). GameSpy: GameSpy’s technology does allow for features that could span multiple games. With the Nintendo Wii, however, the multiplayer features are title-specific. Falafelkid: But is that the case for all Wii online titles across the board? GameSpy: Yes, that is the case for Wii titles. Falafelkid: Just one last question to make absolutely sure I have got this right, please. If I have a friend roster in one game, that roster will not be available to me in any other game. I have to build up an entirely new list for each title, right? GameSpy: The answer to your question is yes, for the Wii friend lists are game specific.

Well this kinda sucks but I kinda think about it like I do on PC, I have individual friend lists for each ame which isnt bad because not everyone on my friends list have the same games as I do, so I kinda like when I enter a game and look at my friends they will all be able to playFlamepheonix

This is why its best to own more than one console. I have given up on Nintendo online. Which is fine, i can still enjoy a solid single player game. I have my 360 for a great online experience, and the ps3 to a lesser extent. But dream on about playing Metroid or other Nintendo franchises online...it just wont happen, or be worth the trouble.Videodogg

Why do you say Nintendo gamers don't care about online. I sure for hell do care. Most people in the wii forum care.dfnj123

If they did why would they be so faithful to Ninty? Staccat0

I always thought it was because of the great games.

Now, if they could announce a game I'm interested in within the next year....PantsOfFury

Why did you buy a Wii, if you're not interested in any upcoming games?

[QUOTE="PantsOfFury"]Now, if they could announce a game I'm interested in within the next year....aransom

Why did you buy a Wii, if you're not interested in any upcoming games?

NINTENDO REALLY ****ED IT UP THIS TIME!!! I think i might have to sell my wii.. im getting tired of all this bad news...:evil: i didn't want to do this...foola12

Until Nintendo Officially declares the Online state, There is no point getting all upset and mad. jonzilla_basic