Guitar Hero Wii: Might or not have online multi-player and downloadable content

http://kotaku.com/gaming/pity/wiis-online-guitar-hero-looking-decidedly-shaky-295419.php

Wasn't too long ago we were told that the Wii's Guitar Hero would feature online. Both online play and downloadable content. In fact, it was April.

Now, in August, things aren't looking so set in stone. RedOctane's Bryan Lam has told BBPS that, uh, maybe they needed to see how much of a dog's breakfast the Wii's online setup was before making promises:

...we're working closely with Nintendo for an online solution, though at the moment we're unable to confirm the status of the online multi-player.

Following up with Lam, BBPS reports that this also applies to downloadable content. Shame. That doesn't sound promising at all, and would leave the Wii version looking more than a little gimped .

xboxkings

lol

when is unable to confirm == no?

thanks for spreading rumors :roll:

Does laggy peer-to-peer online in a rhythm game actually work on the 360?foxhound_fox

You realize DDR was online for the original xbox correct

It's not confirmed, but its also the Wii,

So I wouldnt be suprised.

Forget GH III why isn't online confirmed for super smash bros.?Bread_or_Decide

Wait.. I thought it was...

If it isn't, I will personally slap everyone at nintendo

You realize DDR was online for the original xbox correctDoctorBunny

Forget GH III why isn't online confirmed for super smash bros.?Bread_or_Decide

Forget GH III why isn't online confirmed for super smash bros.?Bread_or_Decide

I think they are trying to work out exaclty which modes can work online. I read somewhere a while back that they were having issues with being able to do 2vs2 with people playing on different consoles.

That just means that they're working with Nintendo on getting it online, not that it has no online.luigigreen

[QUOTE="DoctorBunny"]You realize DDR was online for the original xbox correctfoxhound_fox

I've never had any lag on it. It was qwuite fun if you are into it. I'm not anymore though so I have no idea how the 360 version is online.

Wow if it doesn't have online Wii version is gonnna suck

BTW Super Smash Bros. Brawl HAS to have online, if it doesn't, it's going to be like playin Gamecube 1.2 since the graphics aren't improvement majorly and you will be using standard controls.

The Nintendo Wii version of the game will support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and though both Vicarious Visions and Red Octane are remaining tightlipped about the features within, every indication led us to believe that it's safe to assume that at least a few of the modes, both co-op and competitive, will be playable over the Internet.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/816/816619p2.html

unless you post a link to the origioal artical I'm saying my source>your source.

Since when does "unable to confirm online multi-player" mean that there wouldn't be any online whatsoever?LegendofNerd

same goes with Super Smash Bros

I heard from a friend of mine that each console will have alternative songs at certain points during the game, like the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero IIhad a My Chemical Romance song and the PlayStation 2 version didn't. Could anyone verify this?tythewarrior

True, and not only that one, they added others for the 360 ver.

And if this is true this puts the Wii ver. way behind the others. To me it's not even for the online co-op but because of the downloadable content. They better get the online working.

Wow if it doesn't have online Wii version is gonnna suck

BTW Super Smash Bros. Brawl HAS to have online, if it doesn't, it's going to be like playin Gamecube 1.2 since the graphics aren't improvement majorly and you will be using standard controls.

COBHC_reaper

[QUOTE="COBHC_reaper"]

Wow if it doesn't have online Wii version is gonnna suck

BTW Super Smash Bros. Brawl HAS to have online, if it doesn't, it's going to be like playin Gamecube 1.2 since the graphics aren't improvement majorly and you will be using standard controls.

coreygames

All fighters are going online. Its the only new next-gen feature they seem to have.

when is unable to confirm == no?

thanks for spreading rumors :roll:

Ontain

I was thinking the same thing. The rep said they're working closely with Nintendo to try to make it happen. That means, it's difficult to do, but they're trying. It doesn't mean no.

[QUOTE="coreygames"][QUOTE="COBHC_reaper"]

Wow if it doesn't have online Wii version is gonnna suck

BTW Super Smash Bros. Brawl HAS to have online, if it doesn't, it's going to be like playin Gamecube 1.2 since the graphics aren't improvement majorly and you will be using standard controls.

Bread_or_Decide

All fighters are going online. Its the only new next-gen feature they seem to have.

[QUOTE="tythewarrior"]I heard from a friend of mine that each console will have alternative songs at certain points during the game, like the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero IIhad a My Chemical Romance song and the PlayStation 2 version didn't. Could anyone verify this?tegovoltio

True, and not only that one, they added others for the 360 ver.

And if this is true this puts the Wii ver. way behind the others. To me it's not even for the online co-op but because of the downloadable content. They better get the online working.

There have been no announcements regarding exclusive songs for different versions of Guitar Hero 3. What your friend told you is a rumor.

[QUOTE="COBHC_reaper"]

Wow if it doesn't have online Wii version is gonnna suck

BTW Super Smash Bros. Brawl HAS to have online, if it doesn't, it's going to be like playin Gamecube 1.2 since the graphics aren't improvement majorly and you will be using standard controls.

coreygames

no, other fighters dont revamp their fighting sytem and vastly imporve physics(if they even have physics), adds many new play modes, add lots of new characters, and vastly improves their stages.

Does laggy peer-to-peer online in a rhythm game actually work on the 360?foxhound_fox

You got mad in a hurry lol.

The Nintendo Wii version of the game will support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and though both Vicarious Visions and Red Octane are remaining tightlipped about the features within, every indication led us to believe that it's safe to assume that at least a few of the modes, both co-op and competitive, will be playable over the Internet.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/816/816619p2.html

unless you post a link to the origioal artical I'm saying my source>your source.

laughingman42

People, look right here ^^^^ reliable source vs Xbox site that provides no links.

There have been no announcements regarding exclusive songs for different versions of Guitar Hero 3. What your friend told you is a rumor.

thorboy03

Thought he was talking about GH II. And yea it would be really lame for us if they are to put exclusive songs for each version.

[QUOTE="laughingman42"]

The Nintendo Wii version of the game will support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and though both Vicarious Visions and Red Octane are remaining tightlipped about the features within, every indication led us to believe that it's safe to assume that at least a few of the modes, both co-op and competitive, will be playable over the Internet.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/816/816619p2.html

unless you post a link to the origioal artical I'm saying my source>your source.

laughingman42

People, look right here ^^^^ reliable source vs Xbox site that provides no links.

Wasn't too long ago we were told that the Wii's Guitar Hero would feature online. Both online play and downloadable content. In fact, it was April.

Now, in August, things aren't looking so set in stone. RedOctane's Bryan Lam has told BBPS that, uh, maybe they needed to see how much of a dog's breakfast the Wii's online setup was before making promises:

...we're working closely with Nintendo for an online solution, though at the moment we're unable to confirm the status of the online multi-player.

Following up with Lam, BBPS reports that this also applies to downloadable content. Shame. That doesn't sound promising at all, and would leave the Wii version looking more than a little gimped.

[QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="laughingman42"]

The Nintendo Wii version of the game will support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and though both Vicarious Visions and Red Octane are remaining tightlipped about the features within, every indication led us to believe that it's safe to assume that at least a few of the modes, both co-op and competitive, will be playable over the Internet.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/816/816619p2.html

unless you post a link to the origioal artical I'm saying my source>your source.

Tnasty11

People, look right here ^^^^ reliable source vs Xbox site that provides no links.

Wasn't too long ago we were told that the Wii's Guitar Hero would feature online. Both online play and downloadable content. In fact, it was April.

Now, in August, things aren't looking so set in stone. RedOctane's Bryan Lam has told BBPS that, uh, maybe they needed to see how much of a dog's breakfast the Wii's online setup was before making promises:

...we're working closely with Nintendo for an online solution, though at the moment we're unable to confirm the status of the online multi-player.

Following up with Lam, BBPS reports that this also applies to downloadable content. Shame. That doesn't sound promising at all, and would leave the Wii version looking more than a little gimped.

thank you for the link, I think it will be online, but I'm not sure if DL content

xboxkings

lol

DoctorBunny

:lol:

Have you guys seen the track list for this game? It's going to suck, regardless of online.Ninja-Vox

The track list is what's making me buy the game if anything. Good thing they are putting songs that are also on Rock band.

I heard from a friend of mine that each console will have alternative songs at certain points during the game, like the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero IIhad a My Chemical Romance song and the PlayStation 2 version didn't. Could anyone verify this?tythewarrior

I think so. My cousin who actually likes them said that he never played a my chemical romance song on his PS2.

[QUOTE="Ninja-Vox"]Have you guys seen the track list for this game? It's going to suck, regardless of online.tegovoltio

The track list is what's making me buy the game if anything. Good thing they are putting songs that are also on Rock band.

Seriously? :| The best song on there is Knights of Cydonia and i can play that already on a normy guitar. I was considering buying the game just for that awesomeness, but it's not enough. There are nowhere near enough songs, and of the ones on there, nothing as awesome as was in the original guitar hero.

Have you guys seen the track list for this game? It's going to suck, regardless of online.Ninja-Vox

[QUOTE="tegovoltio"]

[QUOTE="Ninja-Vox"]Have you guys seen the track list for this game? It's going to suck, regardless of online.Ninja-Vox

The track list is what's making me buy the game if anything. Good thing they are putting songs that are also on Rock band.

Seriously? :| The best song on there is Knights of Cydonia and i can play that already on a normy guitar. I was considering buying the game just for that awesomeness, but it's not enough. There are nowhere near enough songs, and of the ones on there, nothing as awesome as was in the original guitar hero.

Knights of Cydonia is on it??? Awesome, I love MUSE!!! I'm just picking up the game for a second guitar controller for Rock Band, since a guitar for the 360 is like $80.

Have you guys seen the track list for this game? It's going to suck, regardless of online.Ninja-Vox

I havent seen it, whats on it?

from ign:

"The Nintendo Wii version of the game will support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and though both Vicarious Visions and Red Octane are remaining tightlipped about the features within, every indication led us to believe that it's safe to assume that at least a few of the modes, both co-op and competitive, will be playable over the Internet. Which features, and whether or not the Wii version will have downloadable content, remains up in the air. Unfortunately, during our playtime with the Wii game, we had to skip over the "Nintendo WFC" option in the menu. Curses."

Does laggy peer-to-peer online in a rhythm game actually work on the 360?foxhound_fox