Let's go in order:

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/wii-u-getting-user-accounts-as-part-of-nintendo-network/

First comes the news that they're making user accounts for the Nintendo Network so users on the Wii U won't have their downloads tied to the console, but rather the user account.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/majority-of-first-party-3ds-and-wii-u-games-to-be-sold-digital/

Then Nintendo confirms that they're making first party games FIRST DAY downloads for those who would rather purchase digitally rather than physically. They also announce an aggressive retail strategy to help with digital distribution. Conversely, Microsoft just a few days ago confirmed that for the forseeable future, they plan on only releasing games digitally 6 months after they initially release, and at full ERP!

Now comes the news for today:

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-05-02-nintendo-to-launch-digital-downloads-for-third-parties

Nintendo opening the download system to help third parties offer their games digitally as well.

I look forward to seeing what Nintendo reveals at E3 for their full online strategy!

but... but tis is Nintendo!




:P

Welcome to 2002, Nintendo. Glad you could make it!

Sony and Microsoft aren't even offering full digital distribution on their home consoles now, much less 10 years ago. Nintendo is ahead of the game for once. When PS4 and 720 come out, we'll be welcoming Sony and Microsoft to 2012.

Hmm, maybe Nintendo will do better next generation than I thought

Nice to see Nintendo step into the 20th century. -_-
I feel like i have said that line before though...

Nintendo is innovating again i see. *laughs*

I'll wait till I have the Wii U in my hands to see what the final offering "entails." But yes, nintendo will be ahead of the game by virtue of being the first to release in the upcoming generation

very cool news for ppl who like digital copies of there games, than having physical copie. i always will buy them physical , because i need to see my game in my hands.