In a less than shocking turn of events, Nintendo has decided to restrict online play in the new The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes game to players of the same region.

Although it's supposed to be to reduce latency and improve the game experience, this means you won't be able to play with your online buddy across the pond when the game hits shelves on October 22nd. This is coming from the only game company that still deploys region locking restrictions on its other consoles and games.

What do you think of Nintendo's region locking practices and is it time for them to rethink their policies?

Source (Pocket Gamer)

 

[KingVamp]

I'd price a game cheaper when it uses an old existing engine, same sprites/graphics as earlier released game, and low-quality features like region-locked online, no voice chat, etc.

So a lot of sequels to games in general? Region-lock and voice chat shouldn't be judge of a whole game.

 

[insidexdeath]

To be fair, this game does not need much effort to be developed since they used Link Between Worlds engine and so 20 dollars is a fair price.

 

[Verack]

So a lot of sequels to games in general? Region-lock and voice chat shouldn't be judge of a whole game.

More like because it's just a glorified (if even that) version of Four Swords (minus a sword because purple Link was busy with something else). It's not a full game from what we've seen so far; it's more like what SHOULD have been packed with Link Between Worlds much like Four Swords was with LTTP.

 

[LunaWofl]

Region lock for online? My my~

As someone who's only friends are online I fear I no longer have interest in this. I shouldn't like to feel like much more of a loser.
And on that note: it's quite perverse for Australia, as the irony therein is that pal territories are further away than the others making the lag argument effectively moot.

 

[Reploid]

Stupid limited nintendo being stupid and limited, still thinking that there is 90-s around and no glabolization has been applied to the world.

 

[Chary]

You've got to be joking, Nintendo. A campaign based around online co-op sounded pretty interesting, but this definitely turns me away from purchasing it.

 

[The Catboy]

Given how Splatoon players seem to disconnect often from matchups it may be for everyone's best interest to play within our own respective regions. I can see why this would upset others but at the end of the day you should want the best gameplay experience possible and this will help ensure that.

I'm sorry, but have you actually played Splatoon? I've been playing since launch and only disconnected twice since launch. Most people reporting regular disconnection often leave out that they have unstable or slow internet, which can contribute to regular disconnection.

On topic, there should be an option for worldwide play. Removing it outright doesn't solve the problem, it only hinders the online experience. And region-locking is a relic of the past, that needs to stop.

 

[ov3rkill]

What about Asian and US players? We're using the same region on games. Do they have different servers for Asian gamers?

 

[piratesephiroth]

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In a less than shocking turn of events, Nintendo has decided to restrict online play in the new The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes game to players of the same region.

Although it's supposed to be to reduce latency and improve the game experience, this means you won't be able to play with your online buddy across the pond when the game hits shelves on October 22nd. This is coming from the only game company that still deploys region locking restrictions on its other consoles and games.

What do you think of Nintendo's region locking practices and is it time for them to rethink their policies?

Source (Pocket Gamer)

I think region-lock is necessary when there are 4 persons playing in an action game.
Just look at Smash Bros.

 

[Dork]

Good, international P2P connections are fucking terrible.

 

[vayanui8]

It'll probably still have horrible lag issues because nintendo can't code an online mode for shit.

 

[Sliter]

ahh stop this reion stupid things =A=
sheet now we have to wait hackers do something about lol
I understand , it can make the game faster playing with your friend at your side tha oher in japan ... but is something you and your japanese friend have to see by yourself, not being restricted to ¬¬
ah nintendo... why ? =A=

 

[MrJason005]

At least don't force it down our throats, give us the option to turn it off, heck, prompt us in an attempt to inform the idiots.

 

[Hells Malice]

and no one was surprised.

Nintendo has shit online. Unless you enjoy rubberbanding and disconnections I wouldn't play with anyone farther than a couple rooms away anyway.

I still remember playing Smash Bros on my 3DS with my buddy in the same room as me and we had some latency issues from time to time. What.

 

[Deleted User]

Yeah, a strategy/puzzle game shouldn't allow communication apart from 2-4 set commands for everything.

I was making a crappy joke man why do you have to take everything seriously.

 

[Selim873]

Well with R5 coming out, I don't think that would be a big deal. lol Kinda lame for most others though. I used to play MH4U with my buds all the time, and they all have American systems. My system is imported.

 

[MrJason005]

Well with R5 coming out, I don't think that would be a big deal. lol Kinda lame for most others though. I used to play MH4U with my buds all the time, and they all have American systems. My system is imported.

R5?

 

[Selim873]

R5?

Regionfive. The new region free loader for O/N3DS.

 

[MrJason005]

Regionfive. The new region free loader for O/N3DS.

Ahh OK, got confused, thought you meant the Sky3DS clone called R5

 

[stanleyopar2000]

aw bloody hell......