Play Wii online

Nintendo has announced that it has teamed up with Fox Interactive Media's GameSpy network to bring players the Wii game console features to play online.

Although there are currently no Nintendo game titles capable of supporting online play on the Internet, the company said it will release a series of new games this year, two of which are already available. Credits for online gamers.

After Nintendo started working with a multi-player game technology company, from June onwards, the company's Wii console player will be able to 'compete' online for the first time.

Nintendo said it has partnered with GameSpy, a part of Fox Interactive Media, to bring Wii gamers online play features.

The number of early games is limited

With the expansion to online games, Wii players will no longer be "alone" in their living room

Although currently, no Nintendo game titles are capable of supporting online play on the Internet, but the company said it will release a series of new games this year, and two of them have Ready with features for online gamers.

According to the company, the new technology will allow Wii players to choose their opponents based on their level or choose from a 'friends list', as well as from a table for top players.

GameSpy technology will also allow Nintendo DS Handheld players to 'battle' online.

Nintendo's president, Reggie Fils-Aime, said: ' This partnership will expand the community of wireless players on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. '

No more "lonely" in the living room

According to Michael Gartenberg, an analyst at JupiterResearch, "putting 'Wii' up online is a big move for Nintendo to" assert its ability to create new experiences for users. "

He replied TechNewsWorld: ' Being able to play games with someone online is very attractive. You will no longer have to worry about finding someone to play with you in your living room . '

Competition

Gartenberg also notes that, so far, Nintendo's online play is not as popular as rivals such as Microsoft's Xbox 360 or Sony's PS3. However, the Wii is designed to primarily appeal to the mainstream consumer group, not 'skilled' gamers. Wii has no support for voice chat and video.

He predicts that Nintendo will act quickly to bring their top games 'up' online.

'Pokemon Battle Revolution', the first Wii game to be included in the plan to launch online gaming technology, will be available on June 25.

Nguyen Nam