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Title: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: Suffix on May 10, 2005, 09:32:37 PM

 I can't say I'm too happy.

To give you a summary, IGN's popular GameSpy Technology will give the foundation of online DS gaming. Unfortunately, you'll need to find either a Wi-Fi hotspot or a home Wi-Fi connection (with broadband).

Games like Animal Crossing DS (confirmed), and possibly Mario Kart DS (rumored) will be able to use this internet connection.

Title: Re: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: BP on May 11, 2005, 04:42:57 PM

Huh. Nice, I guess. I've always thought it would be cool if you could play Mario Kart with someone else... well, actually not. Then I'd never win!

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Title: Re: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: Watoad on May 11, 2005, 06:27:07 PM

I don't know how it works with PCs, but I can use the wireless card in my Mac as a wireless router that broadcasts signals for other wireless-equipped computers. I have used this feature several times, and it works great. If I could apply it to creating my own DS hotspot, then that would be great. I hope so!

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Title: Re: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: goodie on May 13, 2005, 04:41:20 PM

If it's as slow as all of the sites hosted by Gamespy, then it's going to be terrible.

Title: Re: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: Watoad on May 13, 2005, 05:52:12 PM

:D

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Title: Re: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: Suffix on May 13, 2005, 06:06:01 PM

What is it, Watoad?

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Title: Re: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: Markio on May 13, 2005, 06:15:35 PM

Now I know how Insane Steve felt when the Gamecube first came out.  Sorry, man.

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Title: Re: Nintendo, IGN Entertainment to Create Portable Gaming Network
Post by: Lizard Dude on May 13, 2005, 08:35:10 PM

Well of course you'll have to find a wireless hotspot. It's a wireless system. I can't generate one myself, but I know of three really close ones to me (at college). I heartily look forward to Animal Crossing with all of you!

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