Disney unveils Dgamer: social network for DS and PC
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Jul 12th 2007 at 11:45PM }
Disney Interactive Studios has announced the creation of a new DS-centric social network entitled Dgamer. Announced during Disney's E3 press conference, Dgamer will be featured in Disney's upcoming DS titles, beginning with Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Dgamer allows gamers to customize online avatars, chat wirelessly, and track each other's progress in Dgamer enabled games. Many of Dgamer's features are similar to those of Xbox Live, including stat tracking across multiple games. Also, items used to customize your avatar can be unlocked in Dgamer enable titles -- for example, you might unlock a new outfit by playing Prince Caspian. Dgamer doesn't stop at the DS though, it will also be accessible via the Dgamer channel on Disney.com. Here, members will be access all the features of Dgamer and even utilize cross-platform with DS users (all of this still requires that friend codes be exchanged by the way). A Disney branded, kid-centered social network with the added draw of Pokémon-like "gotta catch 'em all" qualities? We can hear it now: "Mom, buy me the new Hannah Montana guitar game so I can unlock a new dress!" Downright dastardly if you ask us.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
zwarrior @ Jul 12th 2007 11:51PM
hahahaha, Even Disney has 1up'd higher than Nintendo in networking
Rubang B @ Jul 13th 2007 12:16AM
Clearly you missed the part where Reggie said the Wii's version of Medal of Honor will have 32 player multiplayer.
BPM @ Jul 13th 2007 12:40AM
Yeah, except that Medal of Honor is by EA...
So, even EA has 1up'd Nintendo.
unosturgis @ Jul 12th 2007 11:57PM
hannah montana guitar game? I'm repulsed and interested at the same time. Help!
Seroth @ Jul 13th 2007 12:35AM
Now if only a system like this was implemented games I'd actually buy...
tobin92 @ Jul 13th 2007 12:54AM
Nintendo should be doing this type of thing.
Say you are playing Pokemon. Wouldn't it be cool to check your friends or enemies online record to see how they are or check their lineup maybe?
AzaMcWazza @ Jul 13th 2007 1:28AM
I'm both laughing and crying over this one. A company like Disney can implement a feature set 20 times better than a dedicated video game company that's been in the business for 25 years.
Borat @ Jul 13th 2007 3:36AM
It sounds great but...
it's mostly going to be featured on crappy DS games. Nintendo should make a deal with Disney stat!
Richie @ Jul 13th 2007 5:04AM
Action Replay will put it to shame. Why do people need to make that shit... all it does is ruin games :/
Tom @ Jul 13th 2007 5:02AM
So, it seems there is a reason now to dust off my DS.