Based on DLC coming to 3DS before Wii U, it stands to reason the Nintendo Network will be up and operational well ahead of the Wii U launch this upcoming holiday season.

Nintendo of Japan is encouraging Wii U owners to avoid unofficial online services because they "may pose security risks".

Japan's Nintendo <7974.OS> said it will launch a social and content network dubbed Miiverse for its new Wii U games console, as it plays catch-up with rivals such as Sony <6758.T> and ...