Nintendo Network undergoing extended maintenance for eShops and Pokemon X/Y
Nintendo's servers will be undergoing a fresh bout of extended maintenance later this week, leading to some brief downtime for the Wii U and 3DS eShops. A separate piece of maintenance will also affect Pokemon X & Y later today, meaning you won't be able to utilize the game'...
READ MORE >Wii U and 3DS eShops to undergo maintenance
After getting rocked by high traffic volume on Christmas Day, the Nintendo eShop will undergo 12 hours of maintenance today from 1 PM to 1 AM PST.
READ MORE >Nintendo 3DS update adds eShop balance sharing and Miiverse
Nintendo 3DS owners can finally share their eShop account balance with their Wii U, as the promised system update adding Nintendo Network ID support has arrived today. The update also brings the Miiverse social network to 3DS, to chat about games and share pictures.
READ MORE >"They still have no registered the fact I bought SM3DW and Link Between Worlds, digitally. "
see all 23 comments3DS gets Nintendo Network and Miiverse support in next update
The next Nintendo 3DS system update will bring Nintendo Network accounts to the handheld, Nintendo announced in today's Nintendo Direct presentation. This'll finally let people who own both a 3DS and Wii U combine their two separate eShop balances, and Miiverse is coming t'b...
READ MORE >"They really need to convert the vanilla Wii Shop to regular currency."
see all 9 commentsNintendo may explore 'games that require a monthly subscription fee'
"We think that digital distribution of packaged software is only the first step in expanding our digital business," Nintendo's CEO said.
READ MORE >"I don't think that lore would work as an MMO but the universe would be fun to play in, just ..."
see all 22 commentsMiiverse now accessible on PC and mobile
Miiverse, Nintendo's social network, is now accessible on PC and mobile devices.
READ MORE >"I constantly read this as "Milfverse". Which sounds about right. "
see all 3 commentsNintendo Network to undergo 'emergency maintenance'
The Nintendo Network will be undergoing "emergency maintenance" starting later tonight and lasting through tomorrow. Certain online shops, games, and other services will be interrupted during the period.
READ MORE >"I don't recall that being the case but they just announced a ton of stuff, I don't know what ..."
see all 4 commentsWhy Nintendo abandoned Friend Codes for Wii U
How did Nintendo reconcile their desire for online safety with users' desire for an easier online experience? It's about making you get along with new people.
READ MORE >"OK, so how are you going to deal with becoming friends with someone who doesn't have the same ..."
see all 5 commentsLet's watch an awkward conversation on Wii U Chat
The latest episode of Nintendo Direct showcases two of Wii U's upcoming online features: Wii U Chat, a built-in video chatting system that takes advantage of the GamePad's camera, and WaraWara Plaza.
READ MORE >"Nintendo's slogan for the Wii U should be "an awkward conversation"."
see all 4 commentsNintendo president says Miiverse is Wii U's 'killer app'
Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime says the Miiverse will be the unexpected surprise of the Wii U, claiming that users "may not totally understand it" until they try it out.
READ MORE >"I guess my advice to you is to not get one then. Me on the other hand see about 1/2 a dozen ..."
see all 40 commentsNintendo Network to be free for 'casual' access
Both Wii U and 3DS will connect to Nintendo's new online service--but will gamers have to pay for access? The answer, so far, is no.
READ MORE >"a prerequisite to charging for a service is to have something compelling so... this makes sense"
see all 2 commentsNintendo hires new 'Senior VP of Network Business' to lead online efforts
How serious is Nintendo about the future of its online connectivity business? Apparently, serious enough to announce a new hire in a new position, focused exclusively on Nintendo's burgeoning online platform.
READ MORE >"Good news, hope they manage to create a deep online system that's simple enough for consumers of ..."
see all 8 commentsWii U will let you buy games on the go, have them ready when you get back home
You'll be able to access Miiverse from the web on PC and mobile phones. However, you'll be able to do much more than look at status updates. You'll even be able to purchase games and queue them up for delivery while your system is on standby.
READ MORE >"At least you'll be able to attach a hard drive through USB, albeit it's only 2.0."
see all 15 comments3DS and Wii U retail games to be downloadable, beginning with New Super Mario Bros. 2
As expected, Nintendo plans on selling retail games digitally through the Nintendo Network. The first first-party game to be available at both retail and on the eShop will be New Super Mario Bros. 2.
READ MORE >"People would lose their shit if Steam did that. Is account security that much harder on a console?"
see all 41 commentsNintendo: downloadable games will enable Asian expansion
Piracy has prevented Nintendo from aggressively pursuing China. The advent of full downloadable games may be changing that, however.
READ MORE >"Nintendo should build an entirely action figure powered game console"
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