Nintendo announces their new online network and Capcom takes you back to the courtroom.
SHOW NOTES:
Story 1:
Nintendo has lagged behind both Sony and Microsoft when it came to connecting gamers online, but it looks like that is about to change.
Last week Nintendo announced their new online effort, called simply enough the “Nintendo Network”. This new network will cover both the 3DS and the upcoming Wii U console, and will give Nintendo gamers features more in line with both PSN and Xbox Live.
Like those systems, the Nintendo Network will eventually offer a user ID system that gives gamers personal accounts, abandoning the current system that uses Friend Codes. Their hope is that multiple family members will be able to use the same system.
Also on the horizon, Nintendo will be able to sell digital downloadable games and DLC, and it also looks like while they won’t use microtransactions on any of their games, they won’t block third party developers from doing so.
So...it’s been a long time coming, but it looks like Nintendo is learning from it’s mistakes and trying to step up their game when it comes to their online experience. Only time will tell if they are successful.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72188/nintendo-network-announced-will-offer-user-accounts-dlc-more
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72216/nintendo-network-will-allow-microtransactions
Story 2:
The Ace Attorney games are very popular, and Capcom recently announced that they are in development of the 5th game in the series. So far no release date or platform have been announced yet, but there is sure to be more information soon.
At the same event, which was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the series, Capcom also announced that they would be bringing the first three games in the series to iOS and Android devices in a new HD remake that will feature new higher resolution artwork. And Capcom has stated that if users had already purchased an earlier mobile release of the game, they would be able to download these new versions for free.
If you love this series then you shouldn’t OBJECT (Ace Attorney pose) to new games to play. Here’s hoping we don’t have to wait TOO long for more information about the next game.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-01-30-capcom-announces-ace-attorney-5-in-development
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