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Looking Forward: Into the Wireless Blue Yonder (view source)
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[[File:Global_Link_prerelease_tree.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Online we go!.]] One commenter on last week's article complained I don't talk enough about what {{bp|Generation V}} is doing right enough. To those who would agree with this sentiment, this week's column is for you. I was inspired to drop the piece I'd been working on, and give a glowing praise to Game Freak for their excellent steps forward in an area the games have stumbled in so far: {{bp|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}}. | [[File:Global_Link_prerelease_tree.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Online we go!.]] One commenter on last week's article complained I don't talk enough about what {{bp|Generation V}} is doing right enough. To those who would agree with this sentiment, this week's column is for you. I was inspired to drop the piece I'd been working on, and give a glowing praise to Game Freak for their excellent steps forward in an area the games have stumbled in so far: {{bp|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}}. | ||
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection has been one of Nintendo's biggest pushes with the Nintendo DS. Two of the most successful series to take it on have been {{smw|Mario Kart DS}} and, of course, Pokémon. But the waters have been rough. When {{game|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl Versions}} first came out of the gate, we finally had online battles and trades, even at the expense of Nintendo's unwieldy {{bp|Friend Code}} system. The other inclusion at the start was the {{bp|Global Trade Station}}. Excellent as it was to be able to search for any Pokémon you wanted (although you must have seen the Pokémon in your game already), it hit a stale patch when everyone demanded a Dialga or a Palkia for a Bibarel or a Honchkrow. Later advancements such as Wi-Fi Plaza and games followed, although none particularly stood out. Game Freak has really explored the potential of Wi-Fi with the forthcoming fifth generation though. Existing features like the GTS have been upgraded, now with features such as random battles against other players. | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection has been one of Nintendo's biggest pushes with the Nintendo DS. Two of the most successful series to take it on have been {{smw|Mario Kart DS}} and, of course, Pokémon. But the waters have been rough. When {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond and Pearl Versions}} first came out of the gate, we finally had online battles and trades, even at the expense of Nintendo's unwieldy {{bp|Friend Code}} system. The other inclusion at the start was the {{bp|Global Trade Station}}. Excellent as it was to be able to search for any Pokémon you wanted (although you must have seen the Pokémon in your game already), it hit a stale patch when everyone demanded a Dialga or a Palkia for a Bibarel or a Honchkrow. Later advancements such as Wi-Fi Plaza and games followed, although none particularly stood out. Game Freak has really explored the potential of Wi-Fi with the forthcoming fifth generation though. Existing features like the GTS have been upgraded, now with features such as random battles against other players. | ||
[[File:BW_PGL_artwork.png|200px|right|thumb|Perchance to dream.]]More interesting is the recently revealed Global Link, which allows players to upload their save files to the internet to access extra features and effects on the game. The {{bp|Pokémon Dream World}} allows players to obtain Pokémon not in the Isshu Pokédex, as well as Pokémon with abilities not normally held. Downloadable content is also accessible through the Global Link, although the only confirmed DLC features so far are new C-Gear features and songs for {{bp|Pokémon Musical}}, although I have to give Game Freak the benefit of the doubt and think there will be more possibilities revealed. | [[File:BW_PGL_artwork.png|200px|right|thumb|Perchance to dream.]]More interesting is the recently revealed Global Link, which allows players to upload their save files to the internet to access extra features and effects on the game. The {{bp|Pokémon Dream World}} allows players to obtain Pokémon not in the Isshu Pokédex, as well as Pokémon with abilities not normally held. Downloadable content is also accessible through the Global Link, although the only confirmed DLC features so far are new C-Gear features and songs for {{bp|Pokémon Musical}}, although I have to give Game Freak the benefit of the doubt and think there will be more possibilities revealed. | ||