#Nintendogs online multiplayer portable

Racing, puzzle, and sports games seem ideal for online features, whereas more linear experiences such as role-playing and action games may not be conducive to connected play. 'If it lends to the experience,' Nintendo of America director of corporate communications Beth Llewellyn tells Pocket Gamer, 'then it's encouraged, like in the case of Mario Kart DS.'

#Nintendogs online multiplayer portable

From development time to wi-fi availability to the inclusion of non-gaming features, overcoming the barriers to online functionality is the next big challenge for portable platform holders.īoth Sony Computer Entertainment and Nintendo share the belief that incorporating online functionality in every game simply doesn't make sense. Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable are ready for online experiences right out of the box, but the obstacles are many. So why are there so few online experiences on current handhelds? Demand for online content is at an all time high, so what is holding publishers back? Will we ever hold World of Warcraft in our hands, as in the mock-up images illustrating this piece? Online gameplay still isn't usually a feature that will exclusively compel a purchase (MMOGs aside), but it will keep players engaged long after the single-player experience has faded. Single-player experiences sell games, but multiplayer modes offer longevity. After more than a decade of experiments with online gaming, its role is settling down.