WTF??? Nintendo!!!!(Nintendo Charging for some Online Gaming)

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Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play"

I'm willing to bet that's for games like Animal Crossing, which i'm absolutly fine with if its a constant game world (in other words visiting other peoples villages long after its been d/c or turned off).

oh please. dont start screaming "the sky is falling"

they arent gonna charge you to play online. this has something to do with wiiware, not the full retail games.

maybe if they come out with an MMO or something like that

Wow that's dissapointing. Well, let's just hope that the online will be improved then and it won't be too costy.Weslii

oh please. dont start screaming "the sky is falling"

they arent gonna charge you to play online. this has something to do with wiiware, not the full retail games.

maybe if they come out with an MMO or something like that

ogvampire

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play"

I'm willing to bet that's for games like Animal Crossing, which i'm absolutly fine with if its a constant game world (in other words visiting other peoples villages long after its been d/c or turned off).

Shazenab

Agreed...There has been talks of a AC MMO

oh please. dont start screaming "the sky is falling"

they arent gonna charge you to play online. this has something to do with wiiware, not the full retail games.

maybe if they come out with an MMO or something like that

ogvampire

The article states it will make changes to the box to signify pay to play. Now correct me if im wrong, but i thought wiiware didnt come in a box, only full retail games did.

this sucks. greedy bastards, looks like sony is the only gaming division left with any integrityBuckWheatJiggz

Sony will charge for an MMO game, just like everybody else. In fact they do on the PC.

oh please. dont start screaming "the sky is falling"

they arent gonna charge you to play online. this has something to do with wiiware, not the full retail games.

maybe if they come out with an MMO or something like that

ogvampire

not retail games = :D

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

oh please. dont start screaming "the sky is falling"

they arent gonna charge you to play online. this has something to do with wiiware, not the full retail games.

maybe if they come out with an MMO or something like that

nicenator

The article states it will make changes to the box to signify pay to play. Now correct me if im wrong, but i thought wiiware didnt come in a box, only full retail games did.

http://blog.wired.com/games/

Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

YoshiFan123

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

While there is no doubt this is very hypocritical of Nintendo, I do not necessarily have problem with that. I am fine with P2P online, because truth be told, I easily prefer it, it means seeing some dramaticimprovements with Nintendo and their Wi-Fi Service. However, if does not, or the difference is insignificant, than, I agree with those in calling this bull**** move.

[QUOTE="YoshiFan123"]

http://blog.wired.com/games/

Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

Vulcan110

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

I think its the danger of charging by game and not by service. $7 per game is a lot different than $7 to play any game you have.

[QUOTE="YoshiFan123"]

http://blog.wired.com/games/

Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

Vulcan110

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

Vulcan110

i think the big problem is that while it really scuks that you have to pay for xbox live, MS make it head and shoulders above the rest. Sony doesnt ahve much going for it right now until home and the in-game xmb turns up, but thats ok because its not like you're paying for a lack of features.

But seriously, if this isnt just for an MMO, then how the hell can nintendo justify paying to enter friend codes? It would need an entire revamp of the online system, and to be honest, i dont think its their target audience that will be using this anyway.

[QUOTE="Vulcan110"][QUOTE="YoshiFan123"]

http://blog.wired.com/games/

Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

Shazenab

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

I think its the danger of charging by game and not by service. $7 per game is a lot different than $7 to play any game you have.

You cought me, i didnt read his most but after you saying that i agree wow what a blow if this comes true. There simply wont be many ppl playing it then.

[QUOTE="Vulcan110"][QUOTE="YoshiFan123"]

http://blog.wired.com/games/

Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

YoshiFan123

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

It what reason in your mind do you think xboxlive sucks? I could not imagine the online games you play! Socom still? lol

You would think with all the money they were making with Wii and DS that they would give you online for free. This is just sad. :?-Renegade

[QUOTE="YoshiFan123"][QUOTE="Vulcan110"][QUOTE="YoshiFan123"]

http://blog.wired.com/games/

Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

Vulcan110

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

It what reason in your mind do you think xboxlive sucks? I could not imagine the online games you play! Socom still? lol

Well, there is a Maplestory game for the Wii... could it be?

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

oh please. dont start screaming "the sky is falling"

they arent gonna charge you to play online. this has something to do with wiiware, not the full retail games.

maybe if they come out with an MMO or something like that

nicenator

The article states it will make changes to the box to signify pay to play. Now correct me if im wrong, but i thought wiiware didnt come in a box, only full retail games did.

then read my last sentence. its probably an MMO, just like how it says on the cover of WoW boxes that there is a monthly cost.

they are not gonna charge you for playing mario kart or SSBB

this isnt good at all. i have a feeling mario kart will be pay to play afteryesterdays update on it.its jst too coincidentall

people. stop freaking out.

MMO

[QUOTE="Vulcan110"][QUOTE="YoshiFan123"][QUOTE="Vulcan110"][QUOTE="YoshiFan123"]

http://blog.wired.com/games/

Nintendo To Begin Charging Money For Some Online Gaming

Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service has always been entirely free of charge, but the company will soon introduce a pay-to-play service for some games, it announced at Game Developers Conference.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play" will let users subscribe on a game-by-game basis to certain titles. Nintendo project leader Takashi Aoyama announced the service at GDC, but did not say what upcoming games would require payment for the service, or how much they would cost.

To avoid customer confusion, Pay-And-Play games will have a red icon on the game's box that reads Pay And Play, in place of the traditional blue Wi-Fi Connection icon, which will only be used for games that are free to play.

This is a pretty big change for Nintendo, who has always been adamant about wanting online gameplay to be free. While this might attract more developers to the service with a new revenue stream, it also might confuse consumers -- and be a hassle if the payment system isn't easy. You'll use Wii Points to pay for the online gaming, so it should be interesting to see if this extends to the DS Lite or if it's just restricted to Wii.

WTF???

YoshiFan123

Why get mad, CAn you seriously not afford what cheap price they will offer. why is this such a big deal to sony and nin fans about xboxlive costing money?

I would wager that a BUM on the FREAKEN street could afford $7 a month holy smoke ppl lets get real here.

It what reason in your mind do you think xboxlive sucks? I could not imagine the online games you play! Socom still? lol

I wish most cows and sheep would realize that its about business and until microsft has online competition the features you see on xboxlive and possibly nintendos online servive you wont be able to find on the ps3. Comes down to you get what you payed for. I find it disturbing for sheep b/c having to pay to play every game is a little suicidal i think given microsofts current possition with xboxlive.

Their online is no where near good enough to charge even a penny for it!! It has the worst onlines game library (before brawl), worst online features.... no where near the calibur of Live...

Nintendo can't even provide xbox 1 features like voice chat...

They're gonna charge for high profile games...sounds like. This is bull ****. *punches keyboard*

*sigh* i hope sony doesnt follow this trendEPaul

Well, there is a Maplestory game for the Wii... could it be?

Eponique

I posted this somewhere else Nexon the makers of Maplestory have a contract with Nintendo to make MMOs. This would be a good reason for the cost.