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Nintendo Gaming / RE: GameCube Online Plans Unvieled
« on: July 26, 2003, 04:43:38 PM »
yeah i agree, it would be good if mario kart is online instead of the stupid LAN
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Nintendo Gaming / GameCube Online Plans Unvieled
« on: July 26, 2003, 03:56:44 PM »
From "Australian CUBE Issue 09"
In a recent interview about Nintendo's online plans, Gamespy President, Jon Epstein, confirmed that his company will be providing the middleware technology that will allow GameCube owners to play networked games.
Speaking more specifically about what actual features are ctaered for, Epstein stated that: "Developers that use Gamespy's software would be able to quick and easily add modules to their games which provide player matchmaking, text chat, voice chat, instant messaging, security, ladder systems, online storage (virtual memory card) and other online related applications". what this actually means is that GameSpy is providing the software to allow developers to make games with the option to implement networked gaming complete with headset and keyboard communication and dowload content. Whilst the actual peripherals aren's confirmed for GC, if a developer wants to code headset functionality, wants instant keyboard communication in an MMORPG, or even include downloadable extras, then it can.
Just as interestingly, Epstein was asked when gamers can expect to see the first Nintendo title using the Gamespy setu. His reply was "I believe we're looking at Q4 2003 or Q1 2004". In fact, following this confirmation, there's speculation that Mario Kart may ultimately feature online connectivity at a later date.
Also Gamespy confirmed all you need is a broadband adapter and a broadband connection.
Gamespy itself wont charge any fees for connection, that decision rests with Nintendo, in fact considering that senior figures at Nintendo have long claimed to be uneasy about the monthly charges often incurred in online play, this service may even be free.
Got any other news, plz tell me!!!
In a recent interview about Nintendo's online plans, Gamespy President, Jon Epstein, confirmed that his company will be providing the middleware technology that will allow GameCube owners to play networked games.
Speaking more specifically about what actual features are ctaered for, Epstein stated that: "Developers that use Gamespy's software would be able to quick and easily add modules to their games which provide player matchmaking, text chat, voice chat, instant messaging, security, ladder systems, online storage (virtual memory card) and other online related applications". what this actually means is that GameSpy is providing the software to allow developers to make games with the option to implement networked gaming complete with headset and keyboard communication and dowload content. Whilst the actual peripherals aren's confirmed for GC, if a developer wants to code headset functionality, wants instant keyboard communication in an MMORPG, or even include downloadable extras, then it can.
Just as interestingly, Epstein was asked when gamers can expect to see the first Nintendo title using the Gamespy setu. His reply was "I believe we're looking at Q4 2003 or Q1 2004". In fact, following this confirmation, there's speculation that Mario Kart may ultimately feature online connectivity at a later date.
Also Gamespy confirmed all you need is a broadband adapter and a broadband connection.
Gamespy itself wont charge any fees for connection, that decision rests with Nintendo, in fact considering that senior figures at Nintendo have long claimed to be uneasy about the monthly charges often incurred in online play, this service may even be free.
Got any other news, plz tell me!!!
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Nintendo Gaming / Gamespy's online plans
« on: July 26, 2003, 02:52:30 AM »
From "Australian CUBE Issue 09"
In a recent interview about Nintendo's online plans, Gamespy President, Jon Epstein, confirmed that his company will be providing the middleware technology that will allow GameCube owners to play networked games.
Speaking more specifically about what actual features are ctaered for, Epstein stated that: "Developers that use Gamespy's software would be able to quick and easily add modules to their games which provide player matchmaking, text chat, voice chat, instant messaging, security, ladder systems, online storage (virtual memory card) and other online related applications". what this actually means is that GameSpy is providing the software to allow developers to make games with the option to implement networked gaming complete with headset and keyboard communication and dowload content. Whilst the actual peripherals aren's confirmed for GC, if a developer wants to code headset functionality, wants instant keyboard communication in an MMORPG, or even include downloadable extras, then it can.
Just as interestingly, Epstein was asked when gamers can expect to see the first Nintendo title using the Gamespy setu. His reply was "I believe we're looking at Q4 2003 or Q1 2004". In fact, following this confirmation, there's speculation that Mario Kart may ultimately feature online connectivity at a later date.
Also Gamespy confirmed all you need is a broadband adapter and a broadband connection.
Gamespy itself wont charge any fees for connection, that decision rests with Nintendo, in fact considering that senior figures at Nintendo have long claimed to be uneasy about the monthly charges often incurred in online play, this service may even be free.
Got any other news, plz tell me!!!
In a recent interview about Nintendo's online plans, Gamespy President, Jon Epstein, confirmed that his company will be providing the middleware technology that will allow GameCube owners to play networked games.
Speaking more specifically about what actual features are ctaered for, Epstein stated that: "Developers that use Gamespy's software would be able to quick and easily add modules to their games which provide player matchmaking, text chat, voice chat, instant messaging, security, ladder systems, online storage (virtual memory card) and other online related applications". what this actually means is that GameSpy is providing the software to allow developers to make games with the option to implement networked gaming complete with headset and keyboard communication and dowload content. Whilst the actual peripherals aren's confirmed for GC, if a developer wants to code headset functionality, wants instant keyboard communication in an MMORPG, or even include downloadable extras, then it can.
Just as interestingly, Epstein was asked when gamers can expect to see the first Nintendo title using the Gamespy setu. His reply was "I believe we're looking at Q4 2003 or Q1 2004". In fact, following this confirmation, there's speculation that Mario Kart may ultimately feature online connectivity at a later date.
Also Gamespy confirmed all you need is a broadband adapter and a broadband connection.
Gamespy itself wont charge any fees for connection, that decision rests with Nintendo, in fact considering that senior figures at Nintendo have long claimed to be uneasy about the monthly charges often incurred in online play, this service may even be free.
Got any other news, plz tell me!!!
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Nintendo Gaming / The Next Generation of Consoles - What should Nintendo do?
« on: July 17, 2003, 03:27:45 AM »
THE NEXT NINTENDO CONSOLE
A Name: I think NES5 is good name but Nexus is also good, GameCube 2 is OK
Backward Compatability: This is a must, having Gamecube games at launch will increase their game library by alot and also you could sell your Gamecube and Buy the NES5 (working title)
GB Player: I think this is a good idea, GB & GBA Games would increasse the library very much, and people will buy the console to because it has so many games.
A Harddrive: This is a must, it will sell systems and gives you plenty of space for save games. Also have Memory Cards so you can visit friend's houses and show them your save files on their system.
DVD Compatability: I dont think this is a good idea, it will push the price up to much and people buy the console for the games not for movies, anyway most people will have atleast 1 DVD Player by 2005/6.
Games: Must launch with good games, 2 or 3 Nintendo titles eg: Mario, Zelda & Metroid (not to many or 2nd and 3rd parties will not sell well enough and will leave Nintendo) also maybe something new that will sell systems, something like Halo. Nintendo needs games that will fit anyones taste, Shoot-Em-Ups, Adventure, Role Play, Sports etc. Rockstar's contract with Sony ends 2004, maybe buy it (Rockstar make Grand Theft Auto). Also contract a sports game publisher/developer eg: EA Sports or SEGA Sports.
A new Handheld: A new handheld launch same time as the console to go head tto head with Sony PSP (Play Station Portable).
More Mature Games: Nintendo have outsold PS2 in Japan but not anywhere else. They need more mature games to boost sales in other countries. Rockstar Games (reffered to earlier) is a good example.
Online Playability: I think this is a good idea, some decent online games are a must eg: Mario Kart Online, Mario Party Online a few decent Shoot-Em-Ups, also Sports Games, Beat-Em-Upsand a racing game or 2.
Controllers: Have a selection of Pads eg: Standard Pads, Wavebirds and a Hori Pad (for GB Player and Beat-Em-Ups) all in a good range of colors.
The System: Good Specs, (I'm not a tech genius but i do know a good console) A range of colors (Purple cannot be the main color) I think it should be available in: Jet Black, Red, Clear Blue, Clear Orange, Clear Green and in the old NES Color Style
Got any Ideas??? Please feel free to tell us!!!
A Name: I think NES5 is good name but Nexus is also good, GameCube 2 is OK
Backward Compatability: This is a must, having Gamecube games at launch will increase their game library by alot and also you could sell your Gamecube and Buy the NES5 (working title)
GB Player: I think this is a good idea, GB & GBA Games would increasse the library very much, and people will buy the console to because it has so many games.
A Harddrive: This is a must, it will sell systems and gives you plenty of space for save games. Also have Memory Cards so you can visit friend's houses and show them your save files on their system.
DVD Compatability: I dont think this is a good idea, it will push the price up to much and people buy the console for the games not for movies, anyway most people will have atleast 1 DVD Player by 2005/6.
Games: Must launch with good games, 2 or 3 Nintendo titles eg: Mario, Zelda & Metroid (not to many or 2nd and 3rd parties will not sell well enough and will leave Nintendo) also maybe something new that will sell systems, something like Halo. Nintendo needs games that will fit anyones taste, Shoot-Em-Ups, Adventure, Role Play, Sports etc. Rockstar's contract with Sony ends 2004, maybe buy it (Rockstar make Grand Theft Auto). Also contract a sports game publisher/developer eg: EA Sports or SEGA Sports.
A new Handheld: A new handheld launch same time as the console to go head tto head with Sony PSP (Play Station Portable).
More Mature Games: Nintendo have outsold PS2 in Japan but not anywhere else. They need more mature games to boost sales in other countries. Rockstar Games (reffered to earlier) is a good example.
Online Playability: I think this is a good idea, some decent online games are a must eg: Mario Kart Online, Mario Party Online a few decent Shoot-Em-Ups, also Sports Games, Beat-Em-Upsand a racing game or 2.
Controllers: Have a selection of Pads eg: Standard Pads, Wavebirds and a Hori Pad (for GB Player and Beat-Em-Ups) all in a good range of colors.
The System: Good Specs, (I'm not a tech genius but i do know a good console) A range of colors (Purple cannot be the main color) I think it should be available in: Jet Black, Red, Clear Blue, Clear Orange, Clear Green and in the old NES Color Style
Got any Ideas??? Please feel free to tell us!!!
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Most Polished GCN Game
« on: July 16, 2003, 03:29:35 AM »
I would have to say Metroid Prime but Halo still is my favorite game
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