Nintendo has started releasing some great promotional videos that feature real people trying out the Wii (specifically, Wii Sports). I prefer these videos to previous ones because it seems like a better representation of what the Wii is all about, rather than some actor hamming it up and jumping behind couches.
Video the first:
Of, course I'm looking forward to Wii Bowling the most.
Video the second:
I love that old Japanese lady playing golf.
One thing I like about these videos is seeing how people adjust as they get familiar with the controller. The first guy in the second video kind of swings awkwardly the first time, then switches to a more natural golf swing. Interesting.
You could argue that these are just actors doing a much better job than previously, but the videos seem genuine enough to me.
Can't friggin wait!
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Prii-order
As of today I've officially spent my first Wii money. Although I haven't pre-ordered the actual system (I had to go to class Friday morning), I've placed some money down on a few games and a few accesories. I'm not at all worried about getting a Wii. There shouldn't be any major shortages come launch time. I can always go to Walmart at midnight as a last resort.
The Games:
1. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Well, duh. No big surprise here. If there are going to be Wii shortages of any kind, it will be this game.
2. Trauma Center: Second Opinion
With everyone going apeshit over the DS version of this I simply couldn't resist. It seems like playing surgeon with a Wii-mote would be a lot of fun.
3. Rayman Raving Rabbids
This game is just going to be wacky and fun, and from what I understand, makes great use of the Wii-mote in a lot of different ways.
I opted out of pre-ordering Red Steel at the last minute because I'm just not convinced the controls are going to be polished enough. Ubisoft is a damn good company but Wii is completely different territory for everyone. I could eventually be proven wrong, of course. I just need to know more about this one before I make up my mind.
So that's three out of my 9 Most Wanted. And that list didn't even include games like Excite Truck, which is a first party title and may be one of the best.
The Accessories:
1 & 2. Extra Wii-mote and Nunchuck.
I figure I'll probably want to play multiplayer at some point. I had four controllers for the Gamecube from day one, but I think I'll stick to two on the Wii for now. I don't think any of the games I pre-ordered have multiplayer anyway. But Wii Sports (included with system) will be multiplayer. Anyway, since you basically have to buy two controllers for each additional player I'm going to hold off for now to save a few bucks.
3. The Classic Controller.
Mmmm. Pretty. This is for use with all the Virtual Console games. It's shown with a cord for some reason. I don't know why they wouldn't make this wireless as well, except to keep costs down. But considering this is a more retro controller you'd think the cost would be down to begin with. Whatever. Want it anyway.
So that's what I've got so far. I'm holding off on a memory card until I know how necessary they'll be. The Wii has some built-in memory, so we'll see how far it goes.
The Games:
1. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Well, duh. No big surprise here. If there are going to be Wii shortages of any kind, it will be this game.
2. Trauma Center: Second Opinion
With everyone going apeshit over the DS version of this I simply couldn't resist. It seems like playing surgeon with a Wii-mote would be a lot of fun.
3. Rayman Raving Rabbids
This game is just going to be wacky and fun, and from what I understand, makes great use of the Wii-mote in a lot of different ways.
I opted out of pre-ordering Red Steel at the last minute because I'm just not convinced the controls are going to be polished enough. Ubisoft is a damn good company but Wii is completely different territory for everyone. I could eventually be proven wrong, of course. I just need to know more about this one before I make up my mind.
So that's three out of my 9 Most Wanted. And that list didn't even include games like Excite Truck, which is a first party title and may be one of the best.
The Accessories:
1 & 2. Extra Wii-mote and Nunchuck.
I figure I'll probably want to play multiplayer at some point. I had four controllers for the Gamecube from day one, but I think I'll stick to two on the Wii for now. I don't think any of the games I pre-ordered have multiplayer anyway. But Wii Sports (included with system) will be multiplayer. Anyway, since you basically have to buy two controllers for each additional player I'm going to hold off for now to save a few bucks.
3. The Classic Controller.
Mmmm. Pretty. This is for use with all the Virtual Console games. It's shown with a cord for some reason. I don't know why they wouldn't make this wireless as well, except to keep costs down. But considering this is a more retro controller you'd think the cost would be down to begin with. Whatever. Want it anyway.
So that's what I've got so far. I'm holding off on a memory card until I know how necessary they'll be. The Wii has some built-in memory, so we'll see how far it goes.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Video Games In The Media, 1988 or Before They Killed People
This is one of the best vintage television videos I've seen on the internet. Kudos to Zhubin for passing it to me. And original kudos to Bobak Farzin for finding it.
It's so nice to see a reporter talk about video games without mentioning a high school killing spree.
It's so nice to see a reporter talk about video games without mentioning a high school killing spree.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
James and the Rainbros - "Children of the Universe"
This is a fun music video with bears. Space bears. And it also has a nice dedication at the end to a great hero (and snack) of all bearkind.
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