Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: ThanksMK on October 10, 2006, 09:12:06 PM
Title: LAN Parties
Post by: ThanksMK on October 10, 2006, 09:12:06 PM
Hey Guys, Has Nintendo mention anything about local LAN connection? I know they spoke about the WiiConnect24 and how you could connect to others over the internet, but what about hooking up a few game locally for a LAN party? Wil this work the same way the DS local LAN works or will it be supported at all?
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: ShyGuy on October 10, 2006, 09:22:30 PM
The only mention I have heard at all of LAN is During one of IGN's video demos of Wii games (I believe BWii and Mario Soccer at Leipzig) Fran was playing the game against some else across the room who was on a different wii.
Title: RE:LAN Parties
Post by: ThanksMK on October 10, 2006, 09:28:07 PM
Hmm I wonder if they were connected by Local LAN or WiFi connection. Maybe it was connected through local LAN since they didnt mention anything aboute wifi during that time...anyhoo good observation on that. Having a local LAN party would total kick ass, think about it Mario Kart LAN, Super Smash Bros LAN, that would rock .
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: WuTangTurtle on October 10, 2006, 09:34:19 PM
A resurgence in LAN parties? Awesome, I can't wait.
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: IceCold on October 10, 2006, 09:34:45 PM
I'm still holding out for single disc LAN play (still unconfirmed)..
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: ThanksMK on October 10, 2006, 09:43:11 PM
yeah LAN parties are awesome!! I just went to a HALO LAN party the other day and it rocked!! Not just because the game is good but because the interaction between all these people in the room talking smack. I wonder if developers even think about this type of connection anymore besides for the DS and PSP. Chances of Nintendo having Wii game that have Local LAN support seem to be slime to none. I would say Farcry, Red Steel or MP3:C would have a chance to support this.
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: ShyGuy on October 10, 2006, 10:00:21 PM
I'm convinced Halo's popularity is based on the fact that it is popular over a lan. Game enjoyment increases by the amount of local players participating. I.E, Gauntlet with four players = 400% more fun.
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: 18 Days on October 11, 2006, 03:06:50 AM
I'd hope so. LAN gaming is so much more enjoyale than online gaming. Online gaming is only acceptable because it's so convenient.
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 11, 2006, 04:45:09 AM
To me it goes LAN gaming, Single Console Multiplayer Gaming, and finally Online Gaming.
To me, it feels void of any real human interaction when you are home alone talking to an online person. LAN and Single Console you have direct interaction with the losers you are beating...or beating you.
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: Pale on October 11, 2006, 05:10:31 AM
At the NYC event, BWii was hooked up multiplayer by an ethernet cord. I actually asked if it was communicating wirelessly and the rep showed me the cord.
Title: RE: LAN Parties
Post by: Ceric on October 11, 2006, 06:40:26 AM
LAN's better because for the most part you don't have to interrupt the game to interact with your competitor.
