Topic: International Multiplayer

[Kwolf]

So with the 3DS being region locked I have a question.   A friend of mine recently asked about getting a 3ds.  We were both curious as to what the current situation is with international multiplayer  Given that I am from the United States, and they are from Germany.

Now I know in MarioKart 7, I see people occasionally from Japan and such.   Yet I can't remember seeing anyone from Europe.   So does anyone know what the current situation is with titles and international play?  Is it on a per title basis?  Is there perhaps a list of titles that actually support play between US and European versions?

Was really having a hard time finding information on this subject.  When most of my searches just turned up things about region locking and such. I'm mainly curious about the compatibility between European versions of games and american versions in multiplayer.   Especially first party. 

I'm guessing there isn't going to be a simple flat answer for this, even though I really wish there was.   Yet I thought I would ask here given the people here.  I thought maybe someone might know more or know of a wiki/list that keeps track of such things.     

[oohhboy]

So far multiplayer on the 3DS have no region restrictions. That is the flat answer.

The reason why you don't see people from other regions much is because the system is set up to have you play with people that is close to you before going out to other regions and since you have so many more players in the US, even if it was randomly picking people to play, you are far more likely to paired with someone in North America than anywhere else. Throw in time zone differences with an ocean on each side, yeah, you won't be seeing too many other countries.

[Kwolf]

Ah well I get plenty of people from other countries, it's usually just Japan and a few random others..  Hardly ever see European people.   That's why I was asking.   Well if it is a flat no restrictions on multiplayer so far, that is good..  Cause it would be nice to play future games like Animal Crossing online for the 3ds when it comes out.  Thanks for the heads up.

[Pixelated Pixies]

I wonder if much of the reason for some people not seeing gamers from other regions is because of time differences? I play games at all hours of the day, so being European I tend to see loads of people from all regions.