According to David Gibson who is live tweeting on the Investor Meeting, Wii-U will have an individual account system!
But not only that, Wii-U will also support NFC (Near Field Communication). I'm thinking this will be used like Spyro Skylanders where you use figurines to unlock stuff.
Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/#!/gibbogame
Newer info
http://www.nintendo..../120127/05.html
Thanks to michan from NeoGAF!
http://www.neogaf.co...1&postcount=320
WiiU will have individual account system rather than previous per hardware, hence several users per hardware unit
But not only that, Wii-U will also support NFC (Near Field Communication). I'm thinking this will be used like Spyro Skylanders where you use figurines to unlock stuff.
WiiU before xmas, have prepared appropriate titles for launch, wiiU will have NFC enabling easy settlement and figurine connection
Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/#!/gibbogame
Newer info
http://www.nintendo..../120127/05.html
Although there is no logo here, we are planning to release a totally new side-scrolling action Super Mario in 2D as a key title for the Nintendo 3DS in the next fiscal year.
Nintendo Revelations and Megatons - summary so far
Wii U:3DS:
- Wii U will have individual user accounts, rather than one system-wide account.
- Near Field Communication ("touch" data transmission from accessories, credit cards, etc) will be built-in.
General:
- Nintendo considering DLC, mentions "Super Mario" as an example:
"If a Super Mario user gets tired, we can then sell digital extras which will drive extra revenue, encourage higher communication amongst users, and possible increased satisfaction and hardware install bases."[/indent]- "Path to profits is improve 3DS and focus on software. Super Mario titles will drive a lot of profitability."
- 200 3DS titles in development
- 60% of 3DS users have connected to the Internet; wants to expand digital offering, but at "infant stage" now.
- This will be Nintendo's worst financial year, but Iwata thinks the company can reach break-even on 3DS hardware in Q3 of this year.
- "We should not decline third parties if they want to offer item billing."
- "Digital will include user to user communications and sharing" (More social networking integration? More Swapnote-like apps? More emphasis on Streetpass/Spotpass?).
- Still planning to offer DLC, but needs more time to complete its feasibility study on the market and its needs.
- Nintendo has learnt that it shouldn't have stagnant periods between software launches: can fill the gap, and digital can extend the life of a title.
Thanks to michan from NeoGAF!
http://www.neogaf.co...1&postcount=320