In a recent Nintendo Radio Podcast, High Voltage Software developers Rob Nichols (lead designer) and Tony Mecca (animator) discussed whether or not Friend Codes will be used in the upcoming Wii shooter The Conduit.

Although the two developers admitted they aren't fans of the Friend Code system, they pointed out that this is Nintendo's console and in the end they have to "have [Nintendo's] permission and their sign-off for whatever we put into the game" and that "if we have to use Friend Codes ... we probably will".

Discuss in The Conduit forum

"Ahhh, the infamous friend codes. Ummm, what I can announce on that is we are working very closely with Nintendo. Ummm, we're looking at some possiblilities and some options. If we have to use Friend Codes, which, you know we probably will, I will just say that and make that admission right now"

"But I mean, folks have to realistically understand, it's Nintendo's system. It's their console, which we have to have their permission and their sign-off for whatever we put into the game. And if Friend Codes are what is, [that's what it] is gonna be".

Interviewer: I think Nintendo is the only one who enjoys Friend Codes

"Well, they, they have their concerns. The play base, there's a lot of hardcore guys who have Wii, of course. Um, but overall, the play base for the Wii tends to skew younger and they're justifiably concerned about that."

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