First this is NOT and April Fools joke or anything lik that but a serious thought I had.

We all know someting went down with Nintendo and EA around the who Origin integration etc.. but can we please not beat a dead horse aout EA being butt hurt etc..

Now the reason for this thread is because I purchased NFS Most Wanted on Wii U. I noticed that in order to play online it is integrated into Origin. Now I am not sure if the servers are directly controlled by EA or NIntendo but I tell you what, it was ONE SMOOTH gaming session I had, which makes me wondder if it was a Nintendo server lol. 

Now my internet specs are nothing to write home about, just ADSL2+ that sync at about 10mbit. I also played over wifi n and  found the multiplayer extremely enjoyable. The best part is if it was an EA Origin server, was I playing only against Wii U users? or PC users also?

So it got me thinking, perhaps integrating Origin wouldn't have been such a bad idea.

What I really wanted to discuss is could Nintendo and EA come up with a middle ground that would have satisfied both parties?  i.e. a MiiVerse integrated ontop of Origin specifically for Wii U, with the ability to purchase indy games that could be played on Wii U and PC. And also the abilty to have cross system play between Wii U and PC versions of the games EA develops. 

Some Positives:

- Cross play between PC and Wii U

- No more gimped EA games on a Nintendo system as all features would need to be there to all cross play.

Some Negatives:

- NIntendo not 100% in control of online

- EA could disadvantage competitors online games like COD, however I am sure contracts could be put in place between EA and Nintendo to prevent it.

DISCUSS!!!

No for because of SSB online implementation.

And DLC DLC DLC.

You honestly can not judge a console's online from a racing game because there isn't that much interaction between the players. I'd suggest you try an online FPS or fighting game for this purpose.

And I am 99% sure you are probably just playing against other Wii U users. Cross play between console and PC is a big thing. If something like that was possible in a game, I believe the publisher would make an announcement out of it or put it in the back of the box.

This is how I picture Nintendo and EA coming up with a middle ground that would have satisfied both parties.

EA wouldnt develope for sega even after many years of tight relationship because EA wanted Exclusivity rights to be the only sports franchise on Dreamcast and to use their own servers to charge online, and get a sweet licensing deal while at it.  I'm acknowledging I have no clue what this is about with nintendo but ea is not known for finding middle ground.