Proving once again that protecting us from ourselves is a greater cause than fulfilling our geekish needs comes word that Nintendo isn't all that keen on introducing full-sized lightsaber attachments for the Wiimote.
MAXCONSOLE is reporting that Gerry Block of IGN has been told that Nintendo is refusing to license any "bat like" attachments (are they cock blocking the Dark Knight too?) for the Wiimote under the guise of safety concerns. Something tells me that the guys back at LucasArts are none too happy over this, and like our own Adam Dork said to me behind the scenes, are already in talks with the "bearded one" to toss a few gold coins Nintendo's way. Until then, a light sword from a faraway land (more like a dagger) will have to suffice.
You gave us leashes for our Wiimotes, and we obeyed. You then decided that rubberized sheaths were necessary for our own protection, and we followed your orders. Now you seek to potentially separate us from the coolest attachments that may ever grace a Wii? Now that's just cruel. There is such a thing as overprotective parenting, Nintendo.
[Via Kotaku]
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1:21 PM on 01.11.2008
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Such as what?
such as anything that doesn't rely on gimmicks to sell its product, we should always talk about the quality of the games and not of the "neat" little add-ons that may or may not become available.
Interesting argument, but who says you can't have both (quality games and neat-o add-ons)?
But maybe it's a good thing, Excel is right about the T.V-smashing incidents which most of us have seen, but most of them are caused by people over-exerting force.
you should be able to have both. In fact it should be a given that you will have both, however it seems that the vast majority of stories I come across about the Wii all revolve around the newest add-on (lone exception as of late is about Smash Bros.) For what it is worth that's my $1.50
I don't want to use any silly peripherals on my Wii controls.
There are enough reckless Wii gamers out there that have caused accidents (hurting themselves,someone else or breaking something). Nintendo doesn't need to have its reputation damaged by gamers, parents and the media who wrongfully put the blame on it.
Third-party peripheral companies are probably making lightsaber peripherals as we speak.
The chick in the upper right dislocated her knee.. if you couldn't figure out what that is..
I play RE:UC and get nasty head shots just fine without any plastic casing. I'm sure I can pretend to be a Jedi just fine without the plastic saber, as long as the game controls well.
I can understand where Nintendo is coming from on this, but it still sucks.
Honestly, I look stupid enough waggling my arms around like I'm a half second from an epileptic fit. It's bad enough that some of the mini games in things like Monkey Ball require you to shake the controller up and down rapidly. Me and three friends were playing some of the mini games and we all stopped in the middle of playing one because we were all frantically shaking our remotes in a way that made it look like some kind of Frat Circle Jerk. I haven't played that game since.
Everyone happy for me?
Thanks for your support.
It sets dangerous precedents. Every time the overprotective parent squads score a win, they get more confident in banning further things, like violent games, or sex scenes.
I remember when games were fun because the games WERE fun, rather than people having to fool themselves into thinking they were having fun.
but aparently its because of health and safety or some kind of bullocks like that..
but i think they should bring out the full length one, i dont care if some little shit goes round smashing their house up, its not like all the other kids that age are gunna do the same though is it??
thats what i thought.