14 DAY TRIAL // GameSpy is well known for lending their technology for multiplayer games to Nintendo, for the DS handheld gaming system. Recently however, Nintendo decided that they need GameSpy again for porting that technology, as they have it in the scope for the upcoming Wii title, Pok?mon Battle Revolution.
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime stated: "This partnership will expand our wireless community of players on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Millions of Nintendo DS users have already logged on using GameSpy's technology, and now Wii owners will be able to do the same in a fun and easy-to-use environment." GameSply's technology will provide Wii consoles with friend rosters, advanced matchmaking capabilities and comprehensive rankings data. They also extend the capabilities of online game titles for the PSP handheld system from Sony, by taking advantage of the interconnectivity provided by WiFi hotspots. Using GameSpy's solution, game developers can now give their players freedom to find and compete with each other anywhere in the world via a WiFi hotspot (home, coffee shop, office) as easy as with a PC Internet connection.
Jamie Berger, Senior Vice President of Consumer Products and Technology for IGN Entertainment reckons that "Nintendo has been an invaluable partner" and that they wish to further expand their relationship with them. Thus, the two companies will be able to better provide fans with quality games and game services. "Our goal is to extend our ground-breaking work on the Nintendo DS to provide Wii users with the social, community and multiplayer tools that we believe will expand the online gaming experience to the mass market," Jamie Berger continued.
GameSpy's first partnership with Nintendo brought handheld fans the ability to play online wirelessly for the first time. The two companies have some experience with each other, so we should be expecting only the best of news after another hand shake between Nintendo and GamSpy.