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Where the Wii Fits In

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-to-think-about dept.

AGFlamey writes "On Angry Gamer is an interesting and lengthy article about the new direction Nintendo are taking with the Wii and in particular "non-games" like Wii Fit and Big Brain Academy. From the article: "Hardcore folks don't like to admit it, but Mario and Zelda are relics of the past. It's become quite clear that Nintendo is losing interest in remaking the same old games over and over. They want to pull us into something new, if only we can give them the chance." Is it such a bad thing that Nintendo are neglecting their roots?"

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  1. Re:Cart, horse, etc by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Potential in the Wiimote? Are you joking?

    The Wiimote essentially does this and nothing more:

    Move thumb aiming to the wrist.
    Replace button pressing with one or two different waggle movements.

    That's it.

    Congrats to Nintendo for making not so bright gamers think they are getting something actually innovative.

  2. Re:So that must be by drsquare · · Score: 0, Troll

    Why there is neither Mario nor Zelda to play on the Wii then, huh?
    In Europe at least, no. Maybe they have a different strategy over here, i.e. the old 'don't bother releasing anything here until a year after everywhere else so we don't make any sales' strategy.
  3. my wii... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    My wii fits in your momma's ass