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[Anth0ny]

Less than a month from launch and we are still speculating on the Wii U online capabilities. Just release the info already, Nintendo. This is getting beyond annoying.

Wouldn't be surprised if online isn't accessible immediately at launch. Nintendo's made that mistake in the past.

"Nintendo Network for Wii U coming in Launch Window Spring 2013! Stay tuned for more details!"

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

I'm think 347Ch1ldr3n for my NNID.

Ivata(laughs)

 

[Fantastical]

FCs were never a problem.

I disagree (if you're saying FCs are the only way to add someone), but I think a really big problem is the fact that both people need to add each other's FC before either is added to a friends list. If only one person had to send a friend request and the other person could accept it (like any normal system would use), it would be much better.

I haven't been keeping up with Wii U very much, but I don't think we've heard if this is the case with Wii U. I'm not holding my breath though.

 

[Shambles]

So in order to play EA titles on any console you not only need to sign into your console account but into an EA account as well?

lolololol?

 

[Shalashaska161]

I find it amazing that were less than a month out now from launch and Nintendo still hasn't bothered to tell us this stuff yet. You'd think they would be excited to.

 

[stktt]

But whats your code for Mario Kart?

Are you still playing Mario Kart DS?

 

[EatChildren]

I'm think 347Ch1ldr3n for my NNID.

 

[KojiKnight]

Wouldn't be surprised if online isn't accessible immediately at launch. Nintendo's made that mistake in the past.

"Nintendo Network for Wii U coming in Launch Window Spring 2013! Stay tuned for more details!"

Not going to happen... There would be a lot of day 1 DD people who would be VERY upset that they put a lot of money into making launch just to not be able to sell their games.



I wouldn't doubt not having a web browser though....

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

I guess that is what they meant by unprecedented partnership.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Wouldn't be surprised if online isn't accessible immediately at launch. Nintendo's made that mistake in the past.

"Nintendo Network for Wii U coming in Launch Window Spring 2013! Stay tuned for more details!"

How would the online-enabled launch day games and eShop titles work then?

 

[Zoramon089]

Sure there will be a friends list.

For every game if you use a friend code.

Are you doing this on purpose or do you really like making ignorant jokes?

How would the online-enabled launch day games and eShop titles work then?

Some people just don't think

 

[metalslimer]

How would the online-enabled launch day games and eShop titles work then?

Dur hur let's make some witty jokes!!

 

[tkscz]

Think I'll use my steam ID, "Tk likes fat chicks". And to this day people on steam think I'm trolling.

 

[Plinko]

So in order to play EA titles on any console you not only need to sign into your console account but into an EA account as well?

lolololol?

Pretty much, at least it is that way on PS3 and Xbox 360.

 

[theviolenthero]

This is REALLY good news.

 

[Dead Prince]

they probably friend codes. masking it with an EA name would be super. and then Ubi can use their ubiplay ID too for their UBI titles.

 

[Ridley327]

Pretty much, at least it is that way on PS3 and Xbox 360.

Yeah, they've been doing this since the original Xbox; this really isn't anything new.

 

[KojiKnight]

Dur hur let's make some witty jokes!!

I hear sarcasm works great on the internet, and that everyone gets it every time because English text perfectly shows inflection.

 

[Shambles]

Yeah, they've been doing this since the original Xbox; this really isn't anything new.

I don't really use my PS3 anymore but I've never had to make an EA account on any of my older console titles. (I'm pretty sure my memory isn't -that- bad.)

 

[anchorman128]

If you sign up to play EA games through a Nintendo Wii U console, your Nintendo account information will be provided to EA so that we can establish an Origin Account for you. You need an Origin Account to play EA’s titles online. By signing up to play EA’s titles, you agree that limited user account information can be transferred to EA. Information transferred to EA includes your Mii information, email address, Nintendo Network ID, friend list, country, language and date of birth but does not include credit card number or other financial account information.

Those two bolded ease just about all of my concerns, I wonder what feature of the online they are trying to hide from the competition. If it is just like XBL, PSN, or Steam from what we have heard already, why haven't we seen more?

 

[Barkley's Justice]

What is the point of this network within a network requirement again?

 

[Cramoss]

Less than a month from launch and we are still speculating on the Wii U online capabilities. Just release the info already, Nintendo. This is getting beyond annoying.

Fucking THIS.

 

[ASIS]

I disagree (if you're saying FCs are the only way to add someone), but I think a really big problem is the fact that both people need to add each other's FC before either is added to a friends list. If only one person had to send a friend request and the other person could accept it (like any normal system would use), it would be much better.

I haven't been keeping up with Wii U very much, but I don't think we've heard if this is the case with Wii U. I'm not holding my breath though.

Oh yeah I forgot about that bit. LOL that was also pretty terrible.

 

[Ridley327]

I don't really use my PS3 anymore but I've never had to make an EA account on any of my older console titles. (I'm pretty sure my memory isn't -that- bad.)

Well, if you've already made one, you don't have to make another one; the last EA game I played on the PS3 was Dead Space 2, and that had the EA log-in box.

Hell, if you had an account from their games back during the PS2 days, you could use it.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

What is the point of this network within a network requirement again?

EA

 

[KojiKnight]

What is the point of this network within a network requirement again?

Someone who's never played an Ubisoft game.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Sure there will be a friends list.

For every game if you use a friend code.

The 3DS doesn't work like this, why would the WiiU?

 

[Exterminieren]

How would the online-enabled launch day games and eShop titles work then?

Acknowledging that wouldn't allow people to be mindlessly snarky. Shush.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

That was confirmed months ago.

Who confirmed this?

 

[RionaaM]

That was confirmed months ago.

Must have missed that quote then. It's good to hear Nintendo is getting on with the times, regarding the online aspect.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Less than a month from launch and we are still speculating on the Wii U online capabilities. Just release the info already, Nintendo. This is getting beyond annoying.

Save the worst for last.

 

[Linkup]

Kind of thought we already knew this was happening to both 3DS and Wii U. Just need a confirmation that you can send friends request. ND here we go.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

Save the worst for last.

I wish this wasn't the truth.

 

[nickcv]

why does EA take the friend list from Nintendo but not from Microsoft and Sony?

am i the only one who finds this really weird?

 

[piteru]

we are already expecting a nintendo network id.the whole point is if it is an account about my games/vc/online stuff and if it is unified with a 3ds(?) account
come on ninty,just copy the account system from xbox live and ill be happy for 10 centuries in the row..!

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

why does EA take the friend list from Nintendo but not from Microsoft and Sony?

am i the only one who finds this really weird?

Origin™

 

[Cerebral Assassin]

But I don't want EA has my Mii information =(

I doubt that will be a problem (it's not as if EA are going to release anything that isn't better on other platforms)

Wouldn't be surprised if online isn't accessible immediately at launch. Nintendo's made that mistake in the past.

"Nintendo Network for Wii U coming in Launch Window Spring 2013! Stay tuned for more details!"

I see the ban didn't stop you ignoring things that have been confirmed by a few different companies.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Need for Speed Most Wanted and yes Mass Effect 3: Special Edition is all you are getting out of me EA

I need to check on my old Need For Speed World account, I want them to match I wonder if Origin was updated to NFS World

 

[Saint Gregory]

Just to spite Nintendo my first WiiU friend is going to be Pedobear

The 3DS doesn't work like this, why would the WiiU?

I like what Nintendo's done with 3DS online but as others have already said in this thread they have to get the friend invite system revamped. I've got like 30 people in my 3DS friend list who never got around to adding my code

 

[DR3AM]

It's kinda sad when a 3rd party publisher has to tell us about Nintendos online palns. Why is Nintendo so quiet when it comes to online?

 

[jaundicejuice]

Aren't EA, at least partially, responsible for people's accounts being breached on Xbox Live?

 

[GraveRobberX]

Nobody better take

867-5309...

 

[grimshawish]

Nintendo Network ID was already confirmed - by Nintendo.

 

[Kade]

yo what's your nid? gimme your nid?

Has a nice ring to it.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Nintendo Network ID was already confirmed - by Nintendo.

yeah but people like to forget Nintendo Network even exist

 

[mrklaw]

If IDs are unique then I hope Nintendo open up registrations to everyone globally at the same time.

 

[Ardenyal]

If you sign up to play EA games through a Nintendo Wii U console, your Nintendo account information will be provided to EA

Prepare to get Fifa'd :/

 

[SolarPowered]

I find it amazing that were less than a month out now from launch and Nintendo still hasn't bothered to tell us this stuff yet. You'd think they would be excited to.

It was pretty sad at first, but now it is just bewildering.

 

[Flame Lord]

If you sign up to play EA games through a Nintendo Wii U console, your Nintendo account information will be provided to EA so that we can establish an Origin Account for you. You need an Origin Account to play EA’s titles online. By signing up to play EA’s titles, you agree that limited user account information can be transferred to EA. Information transferred to EA includes your Mii information, email address, Nintendo Network ID, friend list, country, language and date of birth but does not include credit card number or other financial account information.

Not content with just getting XBL accounts hacked?