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The head of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata has just announced that the company is set to release their own online service, appropriately called the Nintendo Network. Here gamers will be able to compete, communicate, and purchase digital content, much like Sony's PlayStation Network and Microsoft's Xbox Live.

There's also special plans for when the Wii U is released, as users will have personal network accounts for their new tablet-sporting consoles, with the promise of being able to purchase DLC and play game demos (who'd have thought?). While there isn't a release date for the service, it's good to know that Nintendo is finally getting on the ball with this, as it's been a long time coming. Thanks to Engadget!