Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Farewell, Friend Codes: Wii U to have single online identity and friends list [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/08/farewell-friend-codes-wii-u-to-have-single-gamertag-and-friend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/08/farewell-friend-codes-wii-u-to-have-single-gamertag-and-friend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/08/farewell-friend-codes-wii-u-to-have-single-gamertag-and-friend/#comments Surprisingly, Nintendo wasn't the one to answer the question that's been at the forefront of our minds since John Riccitiello talked up the Wii U's online capabilities: Ubisoft recently told MTV Multiplayer that the system will get rid of the maligned Friend Codes system in favor of a single online identity (think: Gamertag). Players will also be able to build friends lists without the laborious process of swapping serial numbers.

The publisher reiterated the system's new, streamlined online network during a Nintendo developer roundtable, explaining that the studio is aiming for the Wii U to be Ghost Recon Online's backbone. The title will apparently play host to leaderboards, parties and a live activity feed of your Wii U friends which appears on the WiiPad. We'll press Nintendo for more info!

Update: From what we're hearing from Nintendo's developer roundtable, Ubisoft isn't absolutely certain if the Ghost Recon Online features they mentioned will actually make it into the game -- they're just features they'd like to see implemented. As far as the Wii U's unified online functionality, they wouldn't give any details at the developer roundtable.

JoystiqFarewell, Friend Codes: Wii U to have single online identity and friends list [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011friend-codesghost-recon-onlinenintendoubisoftwiiwii-uWed, 08 Jun 2011 21:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Modojo launches 3DS Friend Code Finder app]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/07/modojo-launches-3ds-friend-code-finder-app/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/07/modojo-launches-3ds-friend-code-finder-app/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/07/modojo-launches-3ds-friend-code-finder-app/#comments Is your 3DS Mii Plaza a lonely, vacant wasteland? Your large-headed avatars have depth, you know, and with depth comes feelings. Why not get them some company using Modojo's new 3DS Friend Code Finder app on Facebook? It's a simple enough tool: Just input your code, which every one of your Facebook friends who accesses the app will be able to see -- and vice versa, naturally.

It's a pretty neat application, not only because it saves you the trouble of asking each of your real-life cohorts what their code is individually, but because it provides you with a surprising catalog of everyone you know that owns the system. For instance, Mr. Jeffries, your fourth grade biology teacher? He's got one, and man, does that dude love him some Nintendogs.

JoystiqModojo launches 3DS Friend Code Finder app originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsappdsfacebookFriend-CodesmodojonintendoThu, 07 Apr 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[3DS features only one Friend Code]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/3ds-features-only-one-friend-code/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/3ds-features-only-one-friend-code/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/3ds-features-only-one-friend-code/#comments Glory, glory saints be praised! The days of game-specific Friend Codes are behind us! ... At least, they are on the 3DS. At today's 3DS launch reveal, Reggie Fils-Aiie announced that the system will use only one friend code across all games. Plus, if someone's on the same WiFi network as you, you don't have to enter their codes! It's a Christmas miracle! (Just, you know, 26 days late.)

Joystiq3DS features only one Friend Code originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds3ds-launchdsfriend-codesnintendoWed, 19 Jan 2011 09:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Guitar Hero 5 doesn't use in-game Friend Codes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/wii-guitar-hero-5-doesnt-use-in-game-friend-codes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/wii-guitar-hero-5-doesnt-use-in-game-friend-codes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/wii-guitar-hero-5-doesnt-use-in-game-friend-codes/#commentsAnd we thought the announcement of a returning feature from a previous game was exciting. In an interview with IGN, Vicarious Visions' Karthik Bala revealed that the Wii version of Guitar Hero 5 won't bother you for Friend Codes when you try to play online.

"For GH5, we've implemented support for your global Wii Friend Codes," Bala told IGN. "If you've got friends in your Wii address book, they'll automatically be added to your friends list in game, so you can easily connect up with them in online multiplayer games."

GH5 on Wii is now at "full feature parity" with the other versions, Bala said. It includes eight-player online play (no longer limited to two Wii consoles), and also adds a couple of Wii-exclusive features like a "Roadie Battle" mode and DS control of aspects of the (updated) Mii Freestyle.

JoystiqWii Guitar Hero 5 doesn't use in-game Friend Codes originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We imagine going against Nintendo is a bit like going against the mob. Don't talk out against Friend Codes and you won't find your house burned down. You know, that kind of thing. And, if the latest IGN Nintendo Voice Chat Podcast is to be believed, a "major" upcoming game will be doing away with Nintendo's antiquated system.

So, which game is it? Well, speculation first moved to The Conduit, but Joystiq confirmed with inside sources that it would indeed utilize Friend Codes. Which upcoming online-compatible major game could it be? Well, we're not sure, so toss us your guesses.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqUpcoming game ditching Friend Codes? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. If you missed us, then we'll see you after the holidays.

It's Thursday again, which means you're one day closer to the weekend. It also means that it's time for Game Night, our weekly break from our hectic lives so we can spend time with who really matter: you! That's right, tonight we'll be throwing down in the best online-compatible games the DS and Wii have to offer. Want to get on board? Simply head past the break for the details.

See you all tonight!

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JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. If you missed us, then we'll see you after the holidays.

It's Thursday again, which means you're one day closer to the weekend. It also means that it's time for Game Night, our weekly break from our hectic lives so we can spend time with who really matter: you! That's right, tonight we'll be throwing down in the best online-compatible games the DS and Wii have to offer. Want to get on board? Simply head past the break for the details.

See you all tonight!

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Okay, that's it for us, but you can continue enjoying the chat room!
It's Thursday and you all know what that means! It's time to get our game on. If you've got a Wii and/or a DS, along with some online-compatible games, then it's simple to get in on the fun. For those of you new to all of this, head past the break for the details you need to get involved. As for everyone else, we'll see you tonight. Happy gaming all!

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JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update:The "official" Game Night has ended, but feel free to stick around in the chat room!
It's Thursday and you all know what that means! It's time to get our game on. If you've got a Wii and/or a DS, along with some online-compatible games, then it's simple to get in on the fun. For those of you new to all of this, head past the break for the details you need to get involved. As for everyone else, we'll see you tonight. Happy gaming all!

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Thanks to everyone that managed to make it. The staff is no longer in the chat room, but feel free to poke your head in. See you next week!

Did you miss us last week? We sure missed you all! Being stuffed with Turkey and passed out on the couch is no substitute for gaming with friends. So, we're happy to get things back to normal around here. Won't you join us? Head past the break to find out how.

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JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Thanks to everyone that managed to make it. The staff is no longer in the chat room, but feel free to poke your head in. See you next week!

Did you miss us last week? We sure missed you all! Being stuffed with Turkey and passed out on the couch is no substitute for gaming with friends. So, we're happy to get things back to normal around here. Won't you join us? Head past the break to find out how.

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. Thanks to everyone that showed up and if we missed you, see you next week!

With the release of Animal Crossing: City Folk this week, we're anxious to visit your towns and hang out! Of course, we're not just playing that, as there's a large catalog of online-compatible games on the DS and Wii to choose from. Won't you join us? It's very simple and you can find all of the info you need past the break.

Hope to see you there tonight!

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. Thanks to everyone that showed up and if we missed you, see you next week!

With the release of Animal Crossing: City Folk this week, we're anxious to visit your towns and hang out! Of course, we're not just playing that, as there's a large catalog of online-compatible games on the DS and Wii to choose from. Won't you join us? It's very simple and you can find all of the info you need past the break.

Hope to see you there tonight! Oh, and seeing as how next week is Thanksgiving, you should know that we won't be holding Game Night then.

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. Feel free to pop in and see who's still playing though!

Welcome ladies and gentleman. It's Thursday, which means only one thing: Game Night! We're trying to take a break from it all and enjoy some online-compatible games with you all. Interested, but haven't attended in the past? It's easy to get involved! Simply head past the break and read the details.

For the rest of you, see you there tonight, 7pm ET sharp!

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. Feel free to pop in and see who's still playing though!

Welcome ladies and gentleman. It's Thursday, which means only one thing: Game Night! We're trying to take a break from it all and enjoy some online-compatible games with you all. Interested, but haven't attended in the past? It's easy to get involved! Simply head past the break and read the details.

For the rest of you, see you there tonight, 7pm ET sharp!

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. Try your luck or catch up with us next week!

Welcome to Thursday, which, aside from meaning you are so close to the weekend, indicates that it's time you should grab some of your online-compatible games and join us for Game Night! Haven't joined us before? No problem, getting in on the action is simple. Head past the break and get the details. If you still don't get it, leave a comment and we'll help you as best we can!

Hope to see you all there tonight!

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. Try your luck or catch up with us next week!

Welcome to Thursday, which, aside from meaning you are so close to the weekend, indicates that it's time you should grab some of your online-compatible games and join us for Game Night! Haven't joined us before? No problem, getting in on the action is simple. Head past the break and get the details. If you still don't get it, leave a comment and we'll help you as best we can!

Hope to see you all there tonight!

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday, our latest Top 5 focused on multiplayer experiences and it got us thinking about you all. What are your most treasured multiplayer games? Do you prefer multiplayer online, or are you a fan of being in the room with the people you're playing against? What are your favorite multiplayer games and why?

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Your own multiplayer experiences originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Thanks for coming by! The staff is gone, but the chat room is always here!
Are you prepared for the ultimate battle of ultimate gaming? No? Well, how about a relaxing evening with the staff and your fellow readers, where we enjoy some online gaming on the DS and Wii? Sound like that's more to your liking?

For those of you who've yet to join us, head past the break for the link to the chat and any other details you might need. The rest of you, we hope to see you there tonight!

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We're out for the night, but the chat room is always open. Thanks!

Are you prepared for the ultimate battle of ultimate gaming? No? Well, how about a relaxing evening with the staff and your fellow readers, where we enjoy some online gaming on the DS and Wii? Sound like that's more to your liking?

For those of you who've yet to join us, head past the break for the link to the chat and any other details you might need. The rest of you, we hope to see you there tonight!

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff may be gone, but Game Night is far from over. Check in on the chat room here and have some fun with your fellow readers. See you next week!

Thank goodness it's Thursday! Are you ready to get your game on? Take a break from the pre-weekend jitters and enjoy some online fun with us and your fellow readers! For those of you unfamiliar with how this goes, head past the break and read up on the process.

Hope to see you there tonight!

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff may be gone, but Game Night is far from over. Check in on the chat room here and have some fun with your fellow readers. See you next week!

Thank goodness it's Thursday! Are you ready to get your game on? Take a break from the pre-weekend jitters and enjoy some online fun with us and your fellow readers! For those of you unfamiliar with how this goes, head past the break and read up on the process.

Hope to see you there tonight!

Continue reading Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff has left the Game Night chat. Plenty of folks are still in there, getting their game on. If you'd like to check it out, then head right on in.

Thursdays are the best. Not only are we one day away from Friday (weekend, woohoo!), but we also get to take a break and enjoy some gaming with you guys. Frankly, it's what we live for, because when you're blogging so much, you often don't get a chance to stop and enjoy a game or two. Do you have Tetris DS, Mario Kart DS or Clubhouse Games? Any other online-compatible title? Then get in on the action tonight at 7pm ET!

For those of you unfamiliar with how this works, head past the break for all of the details. Hope to see you there!

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff has left the Game Night chat. Plenty of folks are still in there, getting their game on. If you'd like to check it out, then head right on in.

We'll have to admit that this week is going by kind of fast for us. That's a very good thing, though, because it means less waiting (or the illusion of waiting less) until we can take a break from all of this and enjoy some games with you. Mario Kart Wii? Check. Bomberman Blast? Check. Smash Bros. Brawl? Check. There's plenty of great games to enjoy on Wii, so why not enjoy them with us?

For all of you new to this, head past the break for the full details on how to participate. For the rest of you, see you tonight!

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JoystiqWii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The staff has left the Game Night chat. But, many folks were still in there when we left. Pop in and check it out or catch up with us next week!

Welcome one and all to our weekly obsession: Game Night. Every Thursday, we get together with our readers and game it up with the best online-compatible DS and Wii titles available. Joining us is as easy as following the instructions past the break. So head past the jump and read up so you can join us. If not, the bunny gets it!

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Update: The staff has left the Game Night chat. But, many folks were still in there when we left. Pop in and check it out or catch up with us next week!

It's Thursday again, which means one thing: it's almost Friday. Well, actually, it means two things. It's almost the weekend and we're gaming it up tonight! Joining us is as easy as heading past the break and following the instructions. Won't you join us?

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Game Night chat is open (join us!)

Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat, but there's still plenty of people in there looking for a game! Hit the link and get involved!

With all of the crazy Nintendo news today, we nearly forgot that it's Thursday! We love Thursday. Why? Because we actually get to take a break and play some games! Interested in joining us? Newbs can go past the break for details on how to get involved. For the rest of you, we hope to see you tonight!

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Game Night chat is open (join us!)

Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat, but there's still plenty of people in there looking for a game! Hit the link and get involved!

With all of the breaking news today, we nearly forgot that it's Thursday, which means we've got some games to play! So, won't you join us? If not to play games, then to just chat about all of the crazy news that went down in Japan and North America today. It'll be good times!

For you first-timers, head past the break. All of the details you need to get involved are there.

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Update: The staff has left the Game Night chat. Want get your game on? Pop in and see who's still lingering about. Otherwise, catch us next week!

Okay folks, we're nearing the end of the week, which means one thing: Game Night! We're anxious to take a break from the business of blogging so that we can throw down in the best Wii and DS online-compatible games available. We suggest you take a break from Mega Man 9 and join us! First timers, find the details after the break. Everyone else, we'll see you tonight at 7pm ET!

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Update: The staff has left the Game Night chat. Want get your game on? Pop in and see who's still lingering about. Otherwise, catch us next week!

Why, hello there fine reader! How are you today? Stressed out? Looking for a break? Well, we've got the solution for you! It's called Game Night and we do it every Thursday night. Us, the staff, like to rock the best of the online-compatible DS and Wii games available with you, the readers. Sounds simple enough, right? Well that's because it is simple!

If you're a first timer to all of this, head past the break for more details. Everyone else, we'll see you tonight at 7pm ET!

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News flash: High Voltage isn't a big fan of Nintendo's cumbersome Friend Codes system. The developer behind The Conduit recently replied to an email about the latest news that the game could support the system, stating that High Voltage feels "the same way" about Friend Codes and that if "there is any possible way for us to get around this system," they would. In fact, they even point to the system in Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 as "ideal," and if Nintendo allows them a similar exception as they allowed EA, they'd go for it.

Well, here's to hoping we don't have to put up with Friend Codes, but we honestly don't see why the game wouldn't. Nintendo isn't going to openly admit their system is broken, after all, and allowing High Voltage to incorporate their own system could be a slight admission of such.


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Update: Thanks to everyone that showed up! The staff has left the Game Night chat. We hope to see you here next week, same time, same place.

Come one, come all, we've got something in store for you! This evening, we'll be conducting Game Night once again, where the staff and readers get together and enjoy some online gaming. Got a DS with some online-compatible games? Got a Wii with some online-compatible games? Then you're good to go!

If this is your first Game Night, head past the break for details on how to join us. For everyone else, we hope to see you there tonight!

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Now that we've all agreed on our hatred of friend codes, will The Conduit be lumbered with them? High Voltage's Rob Nichols suggested it would in a recent Nintendo Radio podcast, admitting that the studio will "probably" have to use the dreaded digits. Though this isn't outright confirmation and we shouldn't take to the streets in anger yet (Nichols' colleague Tony Mecca promises that High Voltage is considering "every other option"), the general tone of the transcript is rather downbeat. We look forward to grumbling with you, dear reader, at future Game Nights.

In other news-we-kind-of-expected, the pair confirmed that the game won't feature downloadable content. A double blow, then, depending on whether you view DLC as a boon or a burden.


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Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat, but plenty of folks are still hanging out in there. Hit up the chatroom here.

Good day, fine reader. How are you? Good, good, but you sure do wish there was a sanctioned time in which you could enjoy games with your fellow readers, don't you? Sure, in a perfect world maybe, but this spinning blue globe we live on doesn't allow such luxuries, does it? Wait, it does? That's right, we have Game Night, a weekly session where we, the staff, get together with you, the very physically attractive reader, and enjoy multiplayer gaming. For you newbs, head past the break and read up on how to join us. For the rest of you, thank you for reminding us that there is hope for a better, brighter future!

See you there tonight!

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Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat, but plenty of folks are still hanging out in there. Hit up the chatroom here.

Has it been a week already? Boy, time sure does fly when you are locked in a cell within a dark, damp dungeon somewhere. But, our cruel overlords aren't the worst, because they allow us to take an hour break and play games with you all. So, for you first-timers out there, head past the break and read up on what Game Night is all about. For the rest of you, we'll see you tonight!

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Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat. But, plenty of people are still in there, waiting on you. So get in there already!

Come one, come all, to the greatest show on earth! Well, actually, it's less of a show and more of us all getting together to play games. Sound like fun to you? Of course it does! That's because it always is. We've got a great community, so we encourage you to join us this evening. For all of you first-timers, head past the break for the details.

We hope to see you there tonight!

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Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat. But, plenty of people are still in there, waiting on you. So get in there already!

The week is almost at an end, which means it's time we pushed responsibility to the side and took a break from it all. A break which involves enjoying some gaming with our fellow man (and woman)! So, we're going to get together tonight and enjoy some online gaming. Care to join us? For all of you first-timers, jump past the break for the details.

See you all tonight!

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Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat. But, there were still plenty of people in there, gaming it up, when we vacated. So, hop in and see what's happening and we hope to see you next week!

We once again come to that magical time of the week, where we can set responsibility aside and enjoy some gaming with our fellow Nintendo enthusiasts. Tonight, at 7pm ET, join us as we throw down in the best online-compatible games Nintendo's platforms have to offer. If you've never been to Game Night before, then head past the break for all the details on how to join us. We hope to see you there!

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Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat. But, there were still plenty of people in there, gaming it up, when we vacated. So, hop in and see what's happening and we hope to see you next week!

We once again come to that magical time of the week, where we can set responsibility aside and enjoy some gaming with our fellow Nintendo enthusiasts. Tonight, at 7pm ET, join us as we throw down in the best online-compatible games Nintendo's platforms have to offer. If you've never been to Game Night before, then head past the break for all the details on how to join us. We hope to see you there!

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Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat, however many folks are still in there, getting their game on. Join them and hopefully we'll catch up with you next week!

Oh, it's Thursday, our most favorite day of the week (well, aside from Friday). It's the day we actually get to take a break from writing about games to actually play them. Won't you join us? It's pretty easy to get in on the action and 4 out of 5 dentists agree, once you take part in the festivities, you'll have a lot of fun and want to keep coming back. If it's your first time, head past the break for all of the details.

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