Topic: I think Nintendo should allow modification patches to the VC and WiiWare games.

I'm not against the idea... but have two huge issues with this idea.

(1) Policing the patches isn't just to make sure that content isn't objectionable, but to ensure that (a) they aren't supporting copyright infringement of properties from other companies and (b) the patches don't do things thing aren't supposed such as brick consoles or allow other hacks to be implemented.
(2) I can't see how it could possibly make enough money to be worthwhile. As Sean mentioned, there probably would be a small core group of people who LOVE this, and would consider it invaluable... but the vast majority won't care that much and would rather play a professionally developed game than try to sort through user-generated content anyday.

Also, how many companies are really going to want to open up their classic games so that anyone can mod them? I'd bet slim to none for a variety of reasons, not the least of which they want to maintain control of those franchises and the images associated with them.

But hey, dream on! It could be really cool if it ever did happen... you are probably better focusing on PC gaming if modding and patching are your interests though.

Well, I did find the weird outfits I saw on YouTube for Tomb Raider Legend interesting. I'll need more schooling if I'm gonna make my own patches though, ejamer.

I don't think this would be a good idea, however, I'd like online play for VC games. Why can't I play F-Zero X with someone on the other side of the world?

You're preaching to the choir, but that's another subject.

You mean like "Reggie" the new level editor for New Super Mario Bros. Wii? Imagine being able to create your own levels? Yeah, not gonna happen...legally anyway.

If the content is available for download and Nintendo is hosting it there's no way they'd risk "objectionable material" being in there. I suppose if it was strictly in the form of small files you could trade with friends it might work, but given the pace with which normal VC releases happen I cannot see them being bothered about creating a framework to allow modding of them.

I think it should be possible to update your games. Bugs can always be in games.

And people want to save their Mario Kart 64 ghost data, Nintendo! Come on, how hard can that be for the greatest video game creators ever.

Not to mention since Nintendo is hosting the service, they ARE responsible for all content

Also, if I'm a game developer, I want people to play MY game, not allow some average joe change it to his heart's content. All of that work for nothing in my opinion.

And when they're done playing the game they way you made it?

Yup.

This is the problem I have with so many game developers; the "my way or the high way" rule, especially when it comes to control options. For instance, some Wii racing game developers think the Wii remote should be the only steering option because that's the way the developers prefer. I would have bought ExciteBots if not for this.

I don't think you can patch a game to support another controller

The controller reference was just an example. ExciteBot should have had more controller options to begin with.

It has twice as many options as Excite Truck: with Wii Wheel, without Wii Wheel - what more do you want?

You're hilarious. Have you ever considered being a stand-up comedian?

This "It's my way or the highway" rule to video games also to a lot of stuff is stupid, NO1 can plz everyone and shows some are very greedy SOB's...like Lordy.

you can't please all of the people all of the time, dude. too bad for you, i hear excitebots was pretty good.

I played ExciteBots. I tried to get used to the controls. They didn't work for me.

i never played Excitebots, may u people fill me in?

It's a racing game with robots that resemble animals. It's fast-paced and almost fun.