I have no idea if that's supposed to be French or Japanese. But Nintendo and McDonald's have entered a partnership which sounds a lot better than bundling those plastic toys in Happy Meals. Beginning on June 19, Japanese gamers can bring their DS to a McDonalds and can download original content and battle others through Wi-fi. Players can expect to find Pokemon-related minigames as well as the ability to download a Jirachi, take quizzes, and read McDonalds manga.

While Nintendo have partnered with McDonalds in the US before (in 2005 for their Wi-fi service), this is a first for both companies in Japan.

Following on the test program Nintendo launched in Tokyo last spring, the Kyoto-based game company and the fast food giant announce "Mac de DS".

Way back in 2005, Nintendo of America teamed up with McDonalds to offer free WiFi in the United States. This new nationwide service is a first for Japanese McDonalds.

Starting June 19, the service rolls out a DS wireless service at restaurants across Japan. Customers who bring their DS units to McDonalds can download items and original content as well as play others via WiFi. Besides Pokémon mini-games and character downloads (Jirachi, anyone?), there are also McDonalds quizzes and even a McDonalds manga service. I'm loving it?

McClubbin via kotaku.com »