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Nintendo Wii and DS internet multiplayer services will shut down worldwide May 20th
Nintendo Japan is putting internet-connected services for some of its older consoles out to pasture, although it's unknown if these plans could impact the US (Update: They will).The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection that served original Wii and DS units is scheduled to turn off internet multiplayer gaming and many other (but not all) services May 20th, while the free Video app that launched for the 3DS in 2011 will be unplugged at the end of March. Services that will keep working on the DS after May include the DSi Shop, DS Browser, and DSi Browser, while the Wii keeps Netflix, Hulu, Wii Shop Channel, Internet Channel, Pay & Play and YouTube. Newer Nintendo Network games that arrived around the 3DS and local multiplayer will also keep on chugging. If you have a long-distance score to settle in Mario Kart DS or Wii Speak conversation pending, we'd suggest trading friend codes (remember those?) now, while you still can. Update: Nintendo America has confirmed, the Wi-Fi Connection service shutdown May 20th is worldwide.
Aussie gamers get big boost in Wi-Fi hotspots
Nintendo, in cooperation with Telstra, have decided they'd like to increase the number of hotspots you fine Aussies have available to utilize the handheld's Wi-Fi Connect service. This will allow gamers to connect at a variety of new places, which include McDonald's, Starbucks, hotels, airports and various city areas. All in all, the team-up brings over 1,000 more spots where you fine Aussie gamers can connect. An official list of the new places where you'll be able to utilize free Wi-Fi will soon be available here.Rejoice Australians, for you now have more places to access Nintendo's crummy Wi-Fi Connect service!
Custom Robo Arena goes gold
Nintendo sent us a press release today, informing that Custom Robo Arena has gone gold and is on track to meet its expected release date of March 19th in the United States. Nintendo is quick to point out that in this future of theirs, all disputes are settled via robots fighting on holographic battlefields, reminding us that we have a long ways to go before achieving this Utopian society of theirs. Not only that, but the Wi-Fi Connect possibilities make us anxious to get our hands on this game for some Game Night action.See also: Custom Robo Arena website launches[Via press release]
