Nintendo is now going online so you Nintendo addicts had better watch out for it. Nintendo will be using the GameSpy platform in order to take Nintendo Wii gaming online. Nintendo fans won’t have that long a wait because going online has been planned for the summer. Nintendo Wii online opens new avenues for gamers because they can have advanced matchmaking, friend rosters comprehensive ranking data and various community features. The GameSpy platform has been tried and tested by the Nintendo company already in their online DS games.
Nintendo Wii Going Online with GameSpy Platform
"This partnership will expand our wireless community of players on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "Millions of Nintendo DS users have already logged on using GameSpy’s technology, and now Wii owners will be able to do the same in a fun and easy-to-use environment."
So Wii fans continue to watch out for it!

This would be great if you could actually find a Wii to buy at a store.