The Grinder probably not using Pay 2 Play system

“I think the answer to that is most likely not [Pay 2 Play]. Because the Wii servers let players play online for free, The Grinder will take advantage of that. Once you purchase the game you’re free to play online with your friends as much as you like, for as long as you like.” – Matt Corso, The Grinder art director

While I’ll be the first to admit that the Wii Wi-Fi functionality is limited in some ways, not having to pay to play with other gamers online is a huge plus. I just wish Nintendo would be slightly less strict in terms of their rules regarding the service.

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