Posts Tagged ‘MotionPlus’
By: Jon Christensen on November 4th, 2009 am30 1:22 am
The Steven Spielberg of videogames, Shigeru Miyamoto, is all about the WiiMotion Plus. The newest Nintendo accessory for the Wii, has been confirmed by the legendary game designer that it will be utilized in the next Zelda game for the popular home console. He believes the added control will help the player feel like he’s holding a sword because how precise the movements the device can mimic onscreen. “In this (installment of the series), we’re using MotionPlus to make you feel much more like you’re actually fighting while holding a sword in your hand,” he said while having a Q&A session in Tokyo.
Not only can it make the WiiMote feel like a weapon to the player, but it also sounds like it could make the targeting system deeper. “In the previous game, you aimed at things by pointing at the screen, but this time we’ll use MotionPlus to create a much more convenient targeting system and a more pleasurable playing experience,” he said.
This shouldn’t come to a surprise to anyone. For one, Nintendo has been hoping the MotionPlus was going to help solidify the Wii as the number one home videogame system in the world. Also during E3, Miyamoto told Wired that he would like to make his next Zelda project use the MotionPlus exclusively, much like Wii Sports Resort has done and what Red Steel 2 is about to do. Meaning, in order to play this next Zelda adventure game on the WIi, you must own the MotionPlus too.
The Steven Spielberg of videogames, Shigeru Miyamoto, is all about the WiiMotion Plus. The newest Nintendo accessory for the Wii, has been confirmed by the legendary game designer that it will be utilized in the next Zelda game for the popular home console. He believes the added control scheme will help the player feel like he’s holding a sword because how precise the movements the device can mimic onscreen. “In this (installment of the series), we’re using MotionPlus to make you feel much more like you’re actually fighting while holding a sword in your hand,” he said while having a Q&A session in Tokyo.
Not only can it make the WiiMote feel like a weapon to the player, but it also sounds like it could make the targeting system deeper. “In the previous game, you aimed at things by pointing at the screen, but this time we’ll use MotionPlus to create a much more convenient targeting system and a more pleasurable playing experience,” he said.
This shouldn’t come to a surprise to anyone. For one, Nintendo has been hoping the MotionPlus was going to help solidify the Wii as the number one home videogame system in the world. Also during E3, Miyamoto told Wired that he would like to make his next Zelda project use the MotionPlus exclusively, much like what Wii Sports Resort has done and Red Steel 2 is about to do. Meaning, in order to play this next Zelda adventure game on the WIi, you must own the MotionPlus too.
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By: Jon Christensen on July 19th, 2009 pm31 10:28 pm
When Nintendo first broke the news that they would be releasing a new expansion for their Wiimote, many people were wondering how would it sell. Two years later, the device finally was available in stores but only two games would utilize it during the launch. With the amount of games and the economic slowdown, some figured it would be difficult for Nintendo to sell the MotionPlus for the first month or so. Those predictions seemed a little off.
According to engadget, Nintendo has managed to sell 169,000 MotionPlus units with little or no advertising. And guess what? The numbers don’t reflect Tiger Woods 10, which sold about 272,400 and many of the ones moved came bundled with the MotionPlus. Not bad eh?
The best news for Nintendo might not be the amount of units sold, but the fact their flagship title which requires MotionPlus in order to play comes out this week. Of course we’re talking about Wii Sports Resorts.
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By: Jon Christensen on April 21st, 2009 pm30 2:39 pm
We have already known that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 along with EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis for the Wii, will fully support MotionPlus. The golf title is scheduled to be released about about a month before Wii Sports Resort, which comes bundled with the accessory. However, when the MotionPlus is shipped to stores around the same as Tiger Woods, not many games will utilize it.
Because of this dilemma, both EA and Nintendo have teamed together and will bundle Tiger Woods PGA and MotionPlus. The package, according to Peter Moore is and “exclusive and limited-time offer” and will cost $59.99, which is $10 more than an actual Wii game. Although if you are a cheapskate, you can still purchase the ‘regular’ edition for $49.99.
EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis comes out a little later this summer, but EA has already announced a similar bundle for the game.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 will be shipped to stores on June 16th, and the standalone MotionPlus accessory will be available on June 8th.
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By: Jon Christensen on April 15th, 2009 pm30 12:04 pm
When Nintendo held their annual E3 press conference last year, they announced for the first time Wii Sports Resort and the Wiimote’s MotionPlus. When they were showing them both off, they confirmed that they would come bundled together. Skip ahead 10 months later, and we were told by Mr. Iwata that Wii Sports Resort would be making its way to the states sometime in July. Everyone assumed that meant the MotionPlus would be on its way the same day. We were wrong.
Yesterday, Nintendo sent out a press release revealing the MotionPlus would be shipped on June 8th, with the game, which is still bundled with the accessory, is coming out a month later. Because of the delay between the two, GameDaily had a good theory that the Wii’s existing library would work with the MotionPlus, but would first need to download some type of patch. Although it makes sense, and Wii owners would definitely be glad to see something like that — it just isn’t true, according to Nintendo.
The Japan based company responded to the website’s claim by simply saying:
“The Wii MotionPlus accessory is only for games that are designed to make use of its abilities.”
As much as I would love to play Mario with the MotionPlus, why would Nintendo patch every game for the Wii when the unit is just a simple $20 add-on?
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By: Jon Christensen on April 14th, 2009 pm30 12:52 pm
Wii fanboys should be a little happier about this next post. Fresh from a Nintendo press release, the new WiiMote attachment MotionPlus, will be shipped into stores on June 8. The price is going to be inexpensive as well, costing you only $20 bucks for the accessory. Although, if you are new to the Wii and purchase the system on the same day, the Wiimote could become a bit pricey. If you wanted to get an extra controller and get the ‘full experience,’ you’ll have to spend $40 for the Wiimote; $20 for the Nunchuk; and now $20 for the MotionPlus, bringing the full price to $80 – yikes! On top of that, you would have to spend $250 on the system and generally $50 for a game(s). So much for the Wii being the cheapest option on the market.
The game that is supposed to bundled with the MotionPlus; Wii Sports Resort, won’t be coming out on the same day. Instead, the casual title will be available in stores on July 26 for $50.
According to MTV, the first actual game to take advantage of MotionPlus is Sega’s Virtua Tennis, which will be sold on May 19th.
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