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Friend Codes and Facebook Voice Chat on the Wii U

Nintendo always seems to be a few steps behind the rest in terms of online capabilities. The GameCube modem never really took off, while the Wii's voice chat was very limited and the DS had some major hiccups that hindered their online functionality. Well, Nintendo is looking to change that with the Wii U by incorporating a new set of voice chat features and revamping the ever so loved 'Friend Code' system.

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GregoryAllen4692d ago

Now I just need friends to chat with : (

GetoverHere1224692d ago

I'll be your friend Greg, but I won't buy a Wii U

solideagle14692d ago

facebook has voice chat? lol

thanks

amilio4692d ago

LOL this same thing came up the other day hes not talking about the Wii U but the 3DS dont worry ppl!!

AEtherbane4692d ago

What a misleading title, if anyone of you read the article, it says Nintendo is aiming at an online system similar to PSN and Xbox Live.
At E3 it was also clearly stated that the Wii U was ditching Friend Codes. By "revamped" they're refereeing to a system that doesn't use them.
And Facebook chat integration is pretty cool for us Facebook users.

Maxned4692d ago

It doesnt matter. The words "Friend Codes" should not have even been spoken by any Nintendo rep unless they came after the words "We've gotten rid of".

Seriously. I read the article, I know theyre going to be significantly reduced, but this is ridiculous.

You really want to appeal to the core gamer, Nintendo? Then stop using goddamn friend codes. They hurt the ENTIRE online experience and scare away developers.

/rant

JakePayne4692d ago

I hate the Friend Code sooo much. Why have they not banished it

Cwalk8164692d ago

Maybe friend codes are just for the chat things.

Theyellowflash304692d ago

You guys really need to read the article. They were talking about the 3DS. Friend Codes are not coming back. Ubisoft even confirmed this.

Js2Kings4692d ago (Edited 4692d ago )

Please don't approve this, there is no source for this whatsoever.

Edit: my bad, I swore I looked at the bottom. I did find the Facebook thing but I Crtl+F "friend" throughout the whole Q&A, only one result and it dealt nothing with friend code. Can anyone show me where I can find that part of the Q&A?

ZoidsRaven4692d ago

............ I don't like facebook, but I guess that's good for facebook users.

lolpidian4692d ago

I like facebook but I am kinda getting tired of it being integrated to anything and everything. I am afraid that soon friends will poke us while we are taking a shower or worse...

"...mhmmm darlin"
- POKE
" WTF?!?!"

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Nintendo's Massacre Of The 3DS And Wii U Is Finally Complete, Regrettably

Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."

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8 of the most useless amiibo figures ever released

A new list goes over eight of the the most useless amiibo, ranging from the Shadow Mewtwo card to the Qbby figure.

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Looking Ahead: The Lingering Questions About the Next Mario Kart

VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "10 years. It’s been almost 10 years since the last mainline release in the Mario Kart series. Mario Kart 8 came out for the Wii U in 2014 and became the best-selling game for the system by a sizeable margin, and later pulled the same magic trick on the Nintendo Switch under the stage name Deluxe. All in all, it's sold nearly 70 million copies over the last decade and is still selling like hot cakes to this day, so it’s no wonder Nintendo has been in no rush to replace it. However, with rumors of a new system being just around the corner, and reports a few years back that a new Mario Kart is indeed under way, it seems the era of 8 might very well be drawing to a close. It’s an exciting prospect to be sure, but after two Nintendo systems with Mario Kart 8 at their heart, a lot of questions remain about how Nintendo will choose to follow it up."

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Yi-Long7d ago

I hope they just keep building on Mario Kart 8; Add a track-creation tool, and probably open it up to more Nintendo IPs with new tracks and characters, so Metroid, Punch Out, Starfox, Animal Crossing, etc etc.

gold_drake7d ago

there wont be a new one until the switch 2 comes out.

nintendo needs their bangers early on