I can’t blame you for taking it the way you did, though. I had to read it a couple of times before I realized it myself, as it gave me a similar scare. He threw around the word “account” too much, but it seems like he was just trying to find a word for what the current 3DS eShop is right now.It shows Nintendo has a considerable job to do when they explain the account system. I want to know what happens when a kitten knocks over the delicious chocolate milkshake I keep placing on my Nintendo console.

Let’s try this again.

Let’s say that say I live in Hawaii…

Above: Hawaii.

…and have my house near an active volcano.

Above: House near a volcano.

I become surprised when lava begins running through the living room.

Above: Lava as it heads for the living room.

But oh dear! The Wii U was in the path of the volcano’s lava.

Above: A Wii U before it gets hit by lava running through the living room.

If I buy another Wii U, how do I get my games back on the system? Do I have to call someone? Do I have to send Nintendo a picture of molten lava running through my Wii U? What do I have to do when my hardware fails?

There are many questions about the account system. I hope Nintendo is prepared to answer them.