IGN N-Podcast 60 and Summary - How Wii doesn't even compare to Current Gen.

[Gamerace]

Gnizmo said:

Gamerace said:

I agree with you to a point.  But Nintendo is not a small developer.  They have the manpower, it's just a matter of priorities.  If they wanted online on NSMBW it would have been there and still out before Christmas, it may have delayed some other game a bit but there's no question it could have been done.   And money?  Are you kidding?   Nintendo is by FAR the richest software developer.  They are making billions where most are losing millions.   If anyone has the money, it's Nintendo.    If EA (who's lost millions) can put solid online in their Wii games, so can Nintendo.

There is a better point to be made though. Online might not work well for the game. Having played 4 player I really cannot imagine trying to do that online. The lag, and inability to effectively communicate would destroy the game.

Further, Miyamoto decided not to include it. It wasn't a matter of budget, or time constraints. It was a matter of design decision. The experience he wanted to create required people be in the same room. I would be hard pressed to call artistic vision laziness.

Absolutely granted any lag would kill the game. However it was never even attempted.   Yes, it was an artistic decision by Miyamoto and I agree it's best played together in the same room where you get a lot of laughs.   But... there is something to be said to catering to your loyal fans.   Online would not have cost much for them to impliment and while I'd rather play it with people locally too, it'd be nice to play it online as well.   Brawl and Kart are better locally too for that matter but I still play them online.  I don't see the difference.