3DS Developer Conference taking place on the 17th

Nintendo will be holding a 3DS Developer Conference in California one week from today. The company will discuss numerous topics, such as the system’s eShop and online functionality. I’m not too sure that we’ll receive significant news from the event, but keep your eyes peeled for any possible announcements.

WHEN: May 17th, 2011 <- DATE WHERE: W Hotel 6250 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Ca WHO: Target audience is Producers, Designers, key decision makers regarding game features, and project green lights. This will not be a technical conference. The target audience will not be programmers or marketing teams. TOPICS:
The Nintendo 3DS provides the most connections and distribution opportunities of any system Nintendo has launched. We will be discussing the various methods of content/messaging distribution the device has to offer, and how your products can leverage each of them. The Nintendo 3DS system allows you to reach your audience everywhere they go using online, (wireless broadband connection) and peer to peer through 80211 based local wireless communications. The event will also cover the features native to the system that will drive its use, and provide new ways to surprise and entertain. Features covered in the presentation will include:

Online
Nintendo 3DS’s new e-Shop
Out of House Distribution (Nintendo Zone viewer)
Apps
Online Matchmaking
Internet Connectivity
Friend Presence
Digital Distribution

Local Wireless
Street Pass TM
Multi-player

Native System features
AR Functions
Anti-piracy
Tools/Middleware update
Project Sheet

Reception to follow

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