Wii online play already "doomed" says EGM

[wraggster]

via infendo (http://www.infendo.com/2007/01/wii-online-play-already-doomed-says.html)

The February issue of EGM critiques Wii's virtually non-existent online play. Though I'm reserving final judgment until we see online multiplayer, I feel that online play isn't a priority for Nintendo. From the article (issue 212): "The Wii's unified friend code system initially seemed like an upgrade to the DS's daft online plan, but it's actually just more of the same nonsense. Once again, each game requires its own separate friend code list...so get ready to input lots of 14-digit codes. Seriously, designing your entire online strategy around preventing child predators simply isn't a good idea."

[paul1991]

The ds had not online games for the first year. If that was so bad, why have more than 2 million games been played on it?

[I heart Nintendo]

I don't think it's fair for people to comment on the state of Nintendo's online play service for the Wii when there's been no proper showcase of it yet other than on the DS.

[ICE]

hahaha what a moron!!!!!! i love stupid people. they keep me entertained.

[johnhummel]

Not only that, but as a father of 3 children (2, 4, and 7), with the 7 year old now interested in games, and playing Tetris online against people and such, I am *more* than happy to have a game system that prevents child predators. Especially after recent Xbox Live based kidnappings in the US (no, I'm not blaming Xbox Live for stupid teens, but it didn't help).

[mikseshope]

via infendo (http://www.infendo.com/2007/01/wii-online-play-already-doomed-says.html)

The February issue of EGM critiques Wii's virtually non-existent online play. Though I'm reserving final judgment until we see online multiplayer, I feel that online play isn't a priority for Nintendo. From the article (issue 212): "The Wii's unified friend code system initially seemed like an upgrade to the DS's daft online plan, but it's actually just more of the same nonsense. Once again, each game requires its own separate friend code list...so get ready to input lots of 14-digit codes. Seriously, designing your entire online strategy around preventing child predators simply isn't a good idea." I see egm is still a little sore over wii kicking ass sence there sister mag is a playstation only mag

[mikseshope]

They know whats new and fun and what basicly already came out last year

[mikseshope]

yeah i talking wii new and fun ps3 like 360 but we seen that last year oh yeah egm i'am posting this from my wii online is going to be fine supersmash bro keep that in mine

[Shilo]

Doomed? :rofl: They will see. I think that the Wii is gona be the most popular online console.

[Junixx]

Considering you don't even HAVE to have friend codes to play online...what are they talking about?

Look at Metroid Prime Hunters or Mario Kart DS, no absolute need of friend codes to play against people, it randomly matches you up with other people...

[Accordion]

its definately not doomed, but temporarily cripled perhaps. I disagree with the friend code system, but an avatar replacement would keep the same safety. I just wish that a simple PIN input could open up the network.

[compoman386]

.........Seriously, designing your entire online strategy around preventing child predators simply isn't a good idea."

And why not? I would say that Nintendo, far more than the other two companies, needs to ensure that younger users are safe online, due to their percieved "kiddie" image. Can u imagine the headlines? It was bad enough when the reports about kids viewing porn on their Wii came out.
And as mentioned here (but completely ignored in the EGM story) you don't HAVE to have friend codes to play online, only if you want to play with your friends (the clue was in the name EGM......)