EA is apparently trying to convince Nintendo to use the company’s Origin platform as the main online service for Wii U, whilst Valve is trying to get Nintendo to use the immensely popular Steam. EA however is apparently putting a lot of pressure on Nintendo to exclusively use Origin. Which service would you rather see?
Definitely Steam, Valve FTW
Also First? :P
Your comment is a contradiction.
Your comment confuses me, John….
C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!
I up for Obi-Wan
John Valve made Steam, if I remember correctly
I want Steam!
I REALLY LOVE STEAM!!! BUT ORIGIN RELEASES SOME EA GAMES THROUGH STEAM, LIKE BATTLEFIELD, OR FIFA, IF STEAM WAS CHOSEN IM SURE ORIGIN WOULD PULL ALL OF THEIR GAMES FROM THE STEAM NETWORK, I RREEAALLYY LIKE STEAM BUT I DO THINK ORIGIN WILL WIN :( I JUST HOPE THEY WILL WORK SOMETHING OUT SO WE CAN HAVE BOTH NETWORKS ON THE WII U.
Steammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
There’s no need to be afraid- let the lake of love flow!
Personally, I’d like to see Nintendo create a brand-new, fresh online platform and therefore online system for the Wii U, instead of just using steam (although it is quite good) or, dare I say it, Origin. But, whatever brings in the most customers, right?
my thoughts exactly
Steam! i vote for steam
STEAM YES!
Oh, god… please no Origin.
Steam. If Valve and Nintendo teamed up to make an online service it would kick bucketloads of ass.
Steam FTW
Steam is really good, easy, cheap and huge. Origin is notoriously unreliable. Give it to Valve!
Steam, hands-down.
FUAARRKKK!
CHOOSE VALVE PLEASE NINTENDO.
Gabe Newell is awesome with this stuff.
Choo Choo…Steamin it
If I were Nintendo, trying to win back all the “hardcore” gamers, Steam would be the way to go.
Steam definitely
EA has been the biggest supporter of Wii U since day one. I’m sure Steam would have no problem with Origin, it’s just EA has a problem with Steam. I’d personally prefer Steam, but EA could be little babies about it all and pull their support for the Wii U.
Also Steam got hacked. Like PSN kind of hacked. My trust in them is a bit shaky.
The Forums were hacked, and only some information was released. It is bad, however it could happen to anyone. At least Valve said to change passwords asap, when Sony even denied claims.
Once Origin becomes bigger, it will be a bigger target for hackers and such.
inb4namecallingvalvedefenceforce
Sony didn’t deny claims. Stop spreading lies and misinformation.
sony took a wopping 3 days to even say anything happened. and they didnt even say what happened for even longer than that.
3 days sooner than most companies admit their services had been hacked. Besides he lied and said they denied it. They never denied they were hacked.
You Nintendo kids are just as bad as Xbots with your irrational hate and venom. You make those of us who enjoy Nintendo and Sony games look like idiots. Keep feeding that “gamers are disgruntled basement dwelling trolls” stereotypes. Your doing those of us who just like to have fun all a favor.
/
Thank you my good sir.
Please Sony fans are the most irrational at least Nintendo and Xbox fans can make sense and better arguments let alone have games that dont lag as much etc and what other company that has heaps of Credit Card Details for its online Game Service had it hacked and than took 3 days to let people know so they can check there credit cards and cancel them sooner and yes Sony lied when asked after the hack happend than came out 3 days later when people noticed Credit Card transactions etc
Proof that anything can be hacked. Don’t let this shake you nor for PSN neither for Steam.
The Wii Shop was also hacked. But not noticably.
There is no such thing as “un-hackable” Only “hack resistant.”
In the end, someone can hack it.
No, things can be “unhackable.” Just make them so simple absolutely nothing can work on it. Like a scientific calculator or, more recently, the GB/GBC/GBA.
haha nice one
I prefer Steam all the way.
Valve is a good developer, EA’s way too bossy.
Valve would be best EA would charge and prob nickle and dime the hell outta us costumers.
I swear to god if Origin is chosen I will destroy everything. EVERYTHING.
*Thumbs Up* / *Like* / *+1*
They are both great but i prefer steam
STEAM!!! Please Nintendo.
Ive never heard of Origin. When I think of PC gaming, i think of Steam. Also, Valve>>>>>EA
I’d say Steam. Especially if that means we’d get to see games like Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress playable on Wii U.
Rocket jumps suddenly seem much more realistic!
A new TF2 class called plumber? Freeman’s pipe would be melee, and fireballs are the main attack. You get where I’m going with this….
Oh, and the costume pack gives you a green set, rather than the stock red one. :D
You, my good sir, are a genius.
Valve
steam
Steam would make a lot more sense.
I’d like to see both :P
I’m liking EA pressuring with Origin though.
if nintendo go with steam will EA be pissed and not put their games on wii u? sounds outrageous but i really want reassurance that that wont happen :P
I see it as win / win. Origin doesn’t touch the wii and we don’t get any of EA’s crapware and shovelware. There is also a change that Source will be ported to Wii U with maybe even a ports of HL / Portal / TF2.
But EA also have a lot of great games too.
You can hate all you want, but if you have no full version of Madden then the WiiU will fail in the US. And a full version of FIFA is a requirement for success elsewhere. I would love to see Valve games on the WiiU, but it is not make or break for the platform. So EA holds a lot of cards in these negotiations.
Since win are sports games so important?
*when
Steam, at least Steam won’t access my personal files on my computer.
this^^
Come on Nintendo! Get Steam!
I have mixed feelings about this. Would you use an existing Origin/Steam account ? Not sure if I want to be tied in with either account on Wii U.
I would need to see more info about Wii U’s online service to decide on which one I wanted.
I imagine it would be entirely optional (Set up a username and password for Wii U gaming, add your email address or log into Steam to play your Steam games too. Nintendo would never make you HAVE to have a Steam account.
It would be like the PS3’s Steam service; cross-platform play with PC (and, if the Wii U gets the ability, the Wii U/PS3, depending on which console you’re on), great game support, and when you buy a game for the Wii U/PS3 you’ll get it for free on PC.
STEAM!
DEAR GOD NOT ORIGIN.
In all seriousness, if they go with Origin instead of Steam I will straight up not buy a Wii U (even though I’ve been really excited about it)
Well, you can still buy retail…
Well, looking at it from Nintendo’s perspective, here are some things to consider:
EA has been supporting Wii U like crazy ever since it was announced. This could be why, or it might just be one more reason for them to be excited. If Nintendo chooses Valve over them for this, they could be whiny little babies and pull all their support, once again leaving Nintendo with seemingly very little third party support. Not having EA would mean the Wii U suddenly wouldn’t be getting many of the games we were promised, like Madden, FIFA, Battlefield, Mass Effect, Need for Speed… You get the point.
Now don’t get me wrong, I would absolutely LOVE having Steam on the Wii U, far more than I could ever be excited to have Origin. In my honest opinion, I just think Valve’s games are that much better. But you have to look at it from a business perspective – from Nintendo’s perspective. Suddenly losing the support EA has been giving them could really hurt their image and tarnish the image of the Wii U.
I hope something gets worked out between these three companies and we end up getting both Origin and Steam. It’s a lot to hope for, but that’s what I hope happens.
Steam, of course! But maybe Origin could also be nice for Ninntendo.
*nitondo
Correction fail?
FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xD its a joke
that does it, from now on im calling it Nitondo XD
well it wasn’t funny, so I call double fail
XD
Steeeeeeeam. GO VALVE GO.
STEAM!!!! Nintendo should use Steam. Then I can have my Awesome Nintendo game sagas and my hardcore epics all in one place! =D let Origin but pooped upon by rabits
I’d rather have a new one. Mostly because the username I want on Steam is already taken.
Baha, good reason xD
How is it that you know your amazing username isn’t taken on Origin? Have you tried yet?
Good idea…
Steam, hands down.
Steam!
Please and thank you, Nintendo. I like EA, but Origin is a bit nightmarish.
And if Steam means I can somehow replay the Half-Life series on my Wii U, I will throw my PC out the window.
Then you’ll be unable to browse the web or anything… and while I’m at it, can I have your monitor and other computer accessories? In case your PC doesn’t survive the crash of course…
Steam. better variety of games, easier to use, cheap, secure, and most important to Nintendo…More popular. I’m sure a Wii U port of Portal 1 & 2 would be the selling factor to many people even if they beat them already many times over.
STEAM! Steamsteamsteamsteamsteamsteamsteamsteam.
I could possibly play Portal 2 on my Wii U? GIMME.
PORTAL 2? WII U?
A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN!
Now that I think about it, the Wii U controller looks like something made by Aperture Science.
Wait a second…
That sir…. JUST MADE MY DAY ;)
Portal 2 on wii U? What hell good thing that would be! I imagine well the second screen being a view from your whole you made :D
And I would like to have the chance to play to that game once in my life T_T
ORIGIN. Not really.
Steam!! EA can suck it
Bingo!!!
Also, if Valve and EA, two very high profile companies, are fighting for the WiiU’s online service, it is sure to be VERY good.
I was thinking about this too! 2 huge 3rd party companies fighting over something made by Nintendo…. now that’s something my ears haven’t heard in the last, what, atleast 10 years…?
Ohoho good news! 8D
When have 3rd parties been fighting for a console ever? Never heard of that before.. so it´s a first for me… LET THE CONSOLE WARS BEGIN xD
Oh please let it be Steam!
1 more vote for Steam, Mainly because everything EA do will somehow screw you over in the long run. Also for the fact that nobody has voted for Origin also adds to the hilarity.
I see it this way…
Steam: Free account and free online play (would fit to nintendo for not wanting to charge their fans for extra cash)
EA: Long term bitches (sorry EA lovers… but that´s how I see it). They will either go with “pay once for your account creation” or “pay monthly/for gold cards” (or something in the likes of gold membership on 360). Nintendo personally doesn´t see any good in this. PLUS…. EA really loves closing old servers recently… so I think all WiiU owners will have a connection prob with the server, after the follower of the WiiU shows up (in 6-8 years)
Just my personal thought without taking the games of those two companies into account
steam no question
Unfortunately, I feel like EA has more money to “convince” Nintendo… :/
you might actually be right there…. Now I can see nintendo going down…. SHOOT
steam, everyone loves valve
Valve loves everyone^^
It’d be great to have both, as I have no problems with either. If Nintendo were to be flexible, they should allow both companies to use their [own] online structure for their respective games.
That’s what I was thinking. 1+
I think a case by case basis would be best to insure integrity with different software manufacturers. I’m sure activision might have a problem if they are forced to use Origin for COD online.
Thats why its not going to happen. No way in hell nintendos giving EA THAT much control of their online system. If they do they have learned nothing from past mistakes.
Definitely Steam. The fact that it got hacked instead of Origin shows it’s popularity.
lol “yeah i got hacked and you didnt; how bout that hahaha that means im more popular than you are haha suck on that ha!” xD
never thought of t that way xD
If Nintendo decides on Steam it might take 7 years for them to port a game.
And yes, I mean 7 years Valve time. Gaben’s gravity field slows down time.
…That was a pretty mean joke. :P
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time
It takes a lot less in Valve time to make a new game designed for the system.
(Also, good picture.)
Haha Awwesome!
steam would be fantastic. Valve just does so many things right. And using Origin for BF3 is kinda frustrating, along with knowing I’ll be using Origin for SWTOR.
STEAM ALL THE WAY BABY
Nintendo better choose Steam over EA’s Origin online platform for the Wii U. Steam and Nintendo together would be BOSS.
Steam, because Origin is a piece of shit.
anyone, and make it work.
Steam! YES YES YES!
Origin sucks ass; the only reason I let that program stay on my computer is because it’s required for Battlefield 3
Steam! All the way!
Team Steam.
Steam. I want GLaDOS on WIiU! ;)
Steam! Anything else would be horrible!
Ok, this title is misleading. Both can be on the wiiU, but EA is trying to make origin the only/main form of digital distribution. Meaning 3rd parties would have to go through EA in-order to put their digital content on the wiiU. Now keep in mind this is only A RUMOR!! This also contradicts Iwatas statements of flexibility, so while EA might be trying, Nintendo wouldn’t cock-block other companies like that. I hope nintendo gets steam(works) on the U even if origin is there too.
Steam Steam Steam!!
Anything is better than origin…
XBLA : rich games for cheap people.
Which company makes good games? Oh wait, only Valve makes games, EA steals them.
I really dont know anything about Steam or Origin but i think ill go with Steam.
I would rather use Steam and if they choose Steam Valve could possibly make exclusives for the Wii U cause honestly I don’t think EA has interesting exclusives *gasp* probably Nintendo can teach Valve to count to three and possibly make a Portal 3!
They’re not making portals 3 they’re making half life 3 with will be basically half life 3 + portals 3
Niether both are good, but Nintendo need to step up and create there own service…call it something like Nintendo Online and have friends party chat etc…
I prefer Nintendo to start up their own online service as well with a proper use the name not numbers friend list system and make it robust.
They will have there own service……
*their
Definitely Steam!
I prefer Steam over Origin.
Well Origin just does EA games while Steam is different companies as well as Valve. So that’s a plus for Steam. Also with Steam on PS3 it allows PS3 to play Portal 2 with PC Steam users, I believe so I wonder if PC, PS3 and Wii U could all play with each other. Though apart from Portal 2, has Steam on PS3 benefitted in any other way? That’s a point I’m just curious about.
For Origin, however, 2 reasons to go that direction are EA games will be only on that and they might pull support for EA retail games and online support if Wii U doesn’t go that way. Say what you want against EA but I’m sure if EA Sports weren’t making their annual games for Wii U a lot of people wouldn’t want it.
I guess the main question is; is this gonna be the online service over which all games will play or is there going to be a separate PSN/XBox Live type service?
It cuts out the middle man(psn/xbl) it will allow 3rd parties to bring their own services to the system. The problem with this is the need for multiple logins, now if nintendo could create a centralized account login across the board it wouldn’t be an issue.
Think the way the PS3-Steam setup works is that the PSN account is linked to the Steam account.
A question I would have about Origin though is if you have an Origin account, would you still have to pay to play used games online. Because I think that would be a good selling point for the Wii U: people being able to play used EA games online without having to purchase an online pass.
It depends on the deal nintendo has with EA, I wouldn’t trade free used game play online for a Origin only online system. I wonder what its going to be like though. I would love to recieve DlC from my club nintendo account coins.
Yeah, I’m not a big online player anyway or a Steam or Origin user. I’ve used Steam to get a couple games and that’s about it. But I’m sure we’ll have info trickle out before E3 next year
An inside source who gives info via neogaf said he heard there will be an event or meeting about the wiiU before the years end, so maybe we’ll get new info then.
Sounds good to me. I’d say they’re keeping a lot of secrets they don’t want Sony ripping off just yet. :-)
Haha yeah. I don’t doubt the tablet idea will be copied before the end of 2013.
Steam for sure. Please Nintendo, choose Valve!
Wait… Why isnt Nintendo making their own online service instead of using someone else online service?? -__-
Honestly, I’d rather see a service made by Valve that’s actually decent than an attempt by Nintendo that might fail.
How does Steam compares to xbox live/psn?
Truthfully, I would choose Steam over those 2 anyday.
Steam is miles ahead of live and psn
steam is WAY better IMO.
Because they don’t have the resources in-house to create their own, unfortunately.
They are. This is digital disribution, EA is trying to prevent steam from being on the system.
Because they are new on this type of open wied online gaming and they don’t want to make any mistake
Steam is 100% better. Definitely Steam
I would LOVE steam on the U! :D
Freakin both ofc I don’t want to miss ou on ea games cuz Nintendo decided on valve or vice versa
STEAM! :D
As pointless as it is to add to the vast majority, I vote for Steam.
Steam!!!!!!!!! Aauugghhhh steam all the freaking way!
Really, if Valve and Nintendo could work this out, 100% steam. Because that would be the most awesome thing is ever
Steam without a doubt.
STEAM!!!!! We already have cross platform gameplay with PC/ps3 via steam. Add Nintendo and the wii U and that would be a nice network. First party games would still be restricted to their respective console but third party games would just be that much better.
Steam please!!
Steam 100%
Steam. If steam was on the wii u, I would jizz in my pants
Does the word “pressuring” imply as some sort of blackmail?
STEAM STEAM STEAM
Imo EA has been supporting the Wii U greatly while you rarely see Nintendo and Valve in the same sentence. As much as it would be cool to see Valve’s Steam on the Wii U, I think EA will win this one.
Im sure they’ve had talks, and this article makes it seem like both can’t be on the system. (Which they could, but EA doesn’t want it to be that way.)
One of Gabe Newell’s favourite games is Super Mario 64. He said that that game made him realise that video games are art. He has also stated that he loves Nintendo.
there talking about online services not sports games, if Nintendo was smart they would pick the better one…steam.
Steam EA is going to shut down there games offline a year after its released lol so Steam should be used.
Definately valve, the technical support will be million times better with actual updates and fixes for games.
I would like both if not more. There’s no reason why they should limit themselves to just one service; it would allow people to have options.
Also guys, the rumor states that the Wii U would use these services for game distribution. Steam does not provide online servers for games like CoD; they only provide download servers to deliver games and to monitor your stats and stuff. Multiplayer servers and systems are done using each company’s servers. Nintendo would have their own store and online infrastructure.
This could be good. If Origin/Steam are made available, then their games could be upgraded to use the Wii U’s controller. Plus, if this happen, these companies can pay Nintendo royalties for each of their games that is available/purchased on the Wii U. Developers who want to develop for PC and Wii U would do the same through one of these services and pay both Origin/Steam and Nintendo for less money, like indi games, or they could just develop for Wii U and go to Nintendo to have their games up on their own service. There are many way they could do this where everyone benefits from it.
Btw, is everyone enjoying Super Mario 3D Land? It’s awesome, but it can get pretty challenging if you want to get everything.
I like the way you think.
This is what SHOULD happen, but EA will fight it. The only problem is EA, but nintendo needs a large 3rd party backing right now. Hopefully if steam isn’t on the wiiU at day, it comes within months of launch. Interestingly enough origins on tablet, so in theory origin tablet games/features could carry over to the wiiU. It could have a hybrid of console and tablet functions(again in theory).
+1
Super Mario 3D Land is really fun. And you’re right, trying to get all of the star coins is tough.
I had to go to 3 stores before finding one at Gamestop, but Mario 3D Land was so worth it. The game is fantastic, and the 3D actually really enhances gameplay. Also, anyone notice the “join game” button at the top of their friends list now that their system has been updated with 3D Land? If not, look now. That was one of the updates, you can now join your friend’s game in progress (if they’re online) for something like Mariokart 7.
When I got to gamestop, there were people who couldn’t get the game because it was sold out. My copy was still there, so I just picked it up with the key chain. The game is good. And yes, I’ve noticed the option from the update. I wonder if you can join others in games like Dead or Alive Dimensions. I have to try it.
Stream! Please Nintendo! Come on!
STEAM
Hella Steam, this has to happen.
EA will pay them money for origin…. I hope it is Steam though…
Give the players what they want. Steam!!
I’ve never seen Origin in action, but Steam is fantastic…so Steam!
Steam
How funny, I am watching an LP of Portal as I read this
Imagine watching that Let’s Play of the game while playing the game on a console.
…a console with Steam.
…a Nintendo console.
LOL
Steam for sure!!!!
EA doesn’t make any games that I like anyway.
Steam. Get to play awesome Steam games on Wii U! :3
I would rather use an online system custom made by Nintendo, but if that wasn’t an option, then Steam.
how about both. think about it if nintendo chooses steam EA would abandon nintendo which cant happen because they have been supporting the Wii U since day 1 so i think having both is the way to go. also nintendo is going to have their own online service aswell this 2 are just for dgital distribution or something like that
I will not buy the Wii U if it’s Origin only. srry Nintendo.
I’d prefer something new and exclusively Nintendo, but seeing how absolutely PATHETIC they are at online, I won’t hold my breath. Another vote for Steam, because Portal is awesome.
Steam for sure.
Steam but fuck valve
On the one hand, I would rather have Steam, considering I already trust it. On the other hand, though…EA’s really been lending their support for the Wii u all this time, something which Valve hasn’t been doing much of, and it would be a rather…”slap in the face” move for EA if Nintendo tells them, “Thanks for all of your support, we couldn’t have gotten a good word with the public on our new machine without your help. Enjoy Steam on the Wii u!” I know it’s all just business matters and it shouldn’t be personal, but when you actually make the effort of supporting something, and it amounts to nothing on your end, there is probable cause to feel betrayed. Picking Steam could potentially jeopardize future appearances of games like Mass Effect or other EA games that people like. This is definitely not the first time Nintendo has pissed off a company on a major deal. That’s how the Playstation was born.
Not to mention all the trouble they, Nintendo and Phillips went through further developing the SNES CD (rooted in the desire for a single format), only to have Nintendo start on the “Ultra 64” after all that time. As if CES 91 wasn’t enough already. At that point they wanted to work independently more than ever.
Its not one or the other valve doesn’t care if they use origin too but ea is demanding exclusivity that’s a bit much
Read my comment below to see I’m aware of that. And thank goodness it’s true.
Sorry to add on, but that doesn’t go for the stupid exclusivity thing EA is trying to pull. It defeats the purpose of Nintendo’s online approach for Wii U: Be flexible with all outside networks.
Of course if EA walked out because of this, I could see some detractors trying to compare this to rejecting SEGA during the Dreamcast. Of course, they had a legitimate reason then: SEGA was being really stupid before and (as we found out) then. Now Nintendo would be rejecting their lame strategy. That is if any of that actually happened.
Didn’t notice you were talking about the original comment. My bad.
If I’m remembering correctly, Nintendo only recruited outside help to create their own online network. Their plan was to be flexible with other online networks while offering their own solid structure. It was never their plan to have one outside network “be their online.”
If they were to work closely with one, though, Steam would be their best bet. Since they are looking to even sales between their casual and hardcore audiences, Steam would certainly go a long way. However, their increased involvement with EA might suggest a greater cooperation with Origin.
How about Nintendo let publishers install their online network on to the WiiU that way everyone is happy.
GREAT IDEA!!!
I wouldn’t mind using Steam and Origin.
STEAM!
Steam, Steam, a thousand times, Steam! Origin is horrible…
^ THIS!!!
steam please :3
I hope valve gets the rights… but EA have been supporting nintendo with the wii U so its… complicated
steamlol
This would make so much sense if Steam was the one chosen for this. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u16Mk7z9Zdk/SwriQY4UadI/AAAAAAAAHIc/tGzz_GbsThE/s1600/zelda-spirit-tracks1_0%5B1%5D.jpg
Nintendo!! —> Steam!!!! D:
oh god please let it be steam. i mean origin limits you to only ea games… while steam is everything. but yeah if they want a better response form the gaming community in general. they should go with steam.
Nintendo and Valve team up to fight the evil forces of Microsoft and Sony
Please not Origin, seriously EA sucks.
Thats pretty douchie to demand to be exclusive valves fine with wii u using both/al but ea demands only them or they pulled out potentially
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Why not? Nintendo can’t use both? I personally think Each Company (Activtion, SEGA, Capcom) set their service on Wii U. Like EA with Origin, and Value with Steam….
Oh wait…
Only two service so far. :O
I vote Steam for four reasons:
1. I use Steam more than Origin (because I bought Spore from the shops and it has to register there).
2. I don’t know any of my friends who use Origin, but most use Steam.
3. Most of EA’s games are already on Steam, while only EA’s games are on Origin.
4. Gives an even easier opportunity for indie game makers to get their works published.
I do know that Nintendo would be a lot more favourable to EA’s Origin (since I don’t think Valve have ever made a game for a Nintendo system, and they’re already asking to put their store on it), but I think that it would be a great idea, since that it would kind-of be like their Netflix service, letting people even buy whole Wii U games on their couch, you know?
I like steam better
Steam please!
I can’t believe this is happening :D
its like a dream come true
two of the biggest hit companies are fighting over NINTENDO!
this is like usher vs timberlake for jb all over again
however i dont regard bieber as a dream >_<
Steam! Definitely
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Wow… I think Origin could easily stop me from using the Wii U. I’m not putting up with that corrupted bullshit, even for Nintendo.
Steam, on the other hand, would guarantee my purchase.
Yeh!!!! GO STEAM!
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What’s the difference?
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Steam. That would be perfect.
REALITY UPDATE!!!
*THIS IS A RUMOR!*
Wut, I always thought Nintendo would be pioneering their own service for the Wii U, but definately Steam.
Like most others if I had to go by experience I’d go with steam but I haven’t used Origin since like others have said it only has EA games availible. Chances are if Nintendo was to choose origin I don’t see only EA games being availible. Nintendo isn’t stupid they are gonna choose a service that best suits their needs and alienating other developers wouldn’t make much sense. I’d imagine this is more of a template for Nintendo to follow and a possible ” powered by logo” for either steam or origin to get publicity from. So I don’t think it matters which company helps with Nintendos online format cause I’m sure as long as that Nintendo seal of quality is slapped on it it’ll be just fine.
question. if Nintendo chooses steam would mods be possible for the Wii U? I mean like the g-mod for halflife 2, if so, that would be amazing.
btw i choose STEAM, more comfortable with it than Origin.
I would love to have Steam, but something original would be nice.
Maybe Wii (U)niverse?
It would be nice, but I think Nintendo is well aware that online gaming is not their forte. That said I would choose Steam.
Steam ofc! Origin is all laggy and shit :(
NOTHING!
Something like the playstation network but Wii U and they better have better online this time
I’d Rather Have Steam or a Better Online Service From Nintendo, cause if EA gets it, I’m not Buying a Wii U.
NEITHER OR BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
last time I checked, valve didn’t like Nintendo at all…
Its hard to choose between both of them because the only bad side is that if Nintendo chooses Stream than Nintendo would sorta be enemiess with EA and the Wii U needs big publishers like EA, Activision, Ubisoft and many other third parties that can help Nintendo, because believe me or not I know many friends who like Madden Games and Nintendo needs the latest Call of Duty, Madden, Bioshok and any other big third party games that is popular with the common crowd. That one reason Sony and Microsoft are not being threaten by the Wii right now, because they basically live of third party games, and unfortunaly many Xbox and PS3 sells alot because of the Call of duty and Madden games. So far Nintendo has the first party fully funtional, but its a hard choice to choese either Origin of Stream.
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origin, dont want to lose the amazing support from EA. ideally i want both developers to stay on good terms with nintendo despite one of them being let down at the end (unless nintendo come up with a comprimise, which is likely)
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http://www.change.org/petitions/nintendo-please-do-not-choose-eaorigin-as-your-main-online-service-for-the-wii-u
Hey, if you’re for steam, than sign this petition!
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YOU BETTER WIN THIS, VALVE!
I wanna play TF2 on a Wii U, plus my other games on steam.
Origin has been really unreliable when it comes to online services.
Steam hands down. Origin is just a sloppy cut, copy and paste version of Steam. And it has a horrible (and very selective) selection of games. Steam has something for everyone, Origin is more or less for EA fanchildren.
Steam, definitely.
Reason: Garry’s mod; physics sandbox where you can do anything.
Like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae6ovaDBiDE
Both where its in the Nintendo Interface but in the background EA products are through Origon and Others that are on Steam through Steam but I prefer Steam Valve is much better than EA in regards to Online etc also Game Quality and pricing etc
I REALLY LOVE STEAM!!! THEY HAVE HALF-LIFE, TEAM FORTRESS, AND PORTAL!!! IDK EVEN KNOW ANY OTHER GAME ORIGIN HAS OTHER THAN STAR WARS THE OLD REPUBLIC, WHICH IS COOL, BUT STEAM YOU CAN DOWNLOAD GAMES, ALLLOOOTTT OF GAMES, LIKE FIFA OR BATTLEFIELD, YOU DONT HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR HOUSE TO GET A GAME JUST BUY IT OFF OF THE STEAM NETWORK!!! PPPLLLEEEAAASSSEEE PICK STEAM, NINTENDO, I KNOW THEY WONT DISAPPOINT!!!
I thought that too, but battlefield and FIFA were released through steam by ea, which origin owns, and if Nintendo chooses steam, im SURE origin will pull ALL their games from the steam market