Nintendo says it's finally going to get with the program and release an honest-to-goodness online gaming service, dubbed "Nintendo Network," that'll cover both the Wii U and 3DS. Hooray, I think.
Say what you will about Microsoft's Xbox 360 (and Microsoft's affection for overpriced peripherals, like the legendary $100 USB Wi-Fi adapter), its Xbox LIVE gaming network may be the singular reason the PlayStation 3's still in Redmond's rearview mirror.
Techland takes a look at the new Nintendo Network, Nintendo's new online service for the 3DS and Wii U. Will it be enough to take on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, or will Nintendo continue on their downward spiral?
