I can't see how making motion controls more accurate makes it more complex, though.
GAMESREVIEWS
Rising (10+)
Notable (20+)
Popular (30+)
Promoted (Front Paged!)
People you followTaggedGeneral - Opinion/EditorialCommunity ReviewsOff-topicCommunity PodcastersBloggers Wanted ResponseLetters to Dtoids EditorsGet InvolvedGeneral BadassnessJoin a Live Stream EventListen to CommunitoidJoin a Playdate EventCompete in a Contest
de Blob's producer warns that Wii MotionPlus could make control too complex
I was a little underwhelmed at this year's E3 when Nintendo whipped out the MotionPlus attachment for the Wiimote, not because the idea isn't cool, but it seemed to me that the Wiimote should have been made with this technology built in instead of as a secondary device we would have to plug in. Isn't motion controlled movement what the Wii is supposed to offer anyway? Nick Haggar, the producer behind "De Blob", shared somewhat similar thoughts with MTV Multiplayer last week. From the phone interview:
While I might be grumpypants over the idea that I have to plug something into the Wiimote for the ultimate motion experience, I can't say I would exactly describe it as complex to plug something into the base to make it work. Of course, I've been fiddling with game accessories for twenty years now, so it may seem easy to me but overly complex to others. What do you think? [Thanks, Joe] Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.
Legacy Comments (will be imported soon)Most people won't bother with it, they're happy with Wii Sports. At least from what I've seen, anyway. I can see this becoming a huge catch-22. Gamers aren't going to want to buy a new dooley for their whatsit without some cool games that use it to it's fullest potential, but what motivation is there for companies to make games that use an addon that no one wants to buy? I would have thought it would make it easier to understand. When nongamer friends of mine play something like Warioware, I almost have to explain the limitations of the wiimote and why what they are doing isnt working. If I could just say, "swing it exactly as you would a sword" or whatever it would be simpler. This is going to be a problem for nintendo. Apparently over 400k wii were sold in usa last month on the back of what exactly - wii fit, wii sports. Is this kind of audience going to buy a 'dongle' ?? As a 'hardcore' user, (ha, fucking ha), this will definitely appeal to me but yes, it should have been in the box in the first place. I was mis-sold a puppy (again) !!! The picture suggests I'll need to slip on a bigger condom, will these come with the dongle or am I just making a childish comment. Uh, then don't use it. It's an optional attachment. If you can't program your game around it, then don't use it. It just won't be as good.
I can't see how making motion controls more accurate makes it more complex, though. Mispelt is right. This is a "doomed if you do, doomed if you don't" scenario. I anticipate further complaining by companies that now have to rethink how they're developing their titles. Nonsense. The add-on, while a bit late, will make the Wiimote what we all envisioned from the start. It seems like this could be really cool or really suck. Something like tennis could get really interesting, as could using a sword. But, it could just completely not deliver and just plain suck. i think what he's saying is that it the increase in precision would make the movements required in gameplay to be more precise as well. Therefore for your average mom/dad/grandparent/(perosn who doesnt' own a better system :) ) the more simplistic motion control offered by the normal wiimote is preffered. 11:30 PM on 05.23.2013 Turtle Beach headsets in the works for Xbox OneWith this generation's meteoric rise of Call of Duty came a similar interest in gaming headsets. It's not surprising to hear then that Turtle Beach is at work on a line of Xbox One headsets. There's not a whole lot of details...
3:00 PM on 05.08.2013 Review: Sumo EmperorFurniture can get pretty expensive. Sometimes, you'll go into a store ready to buy a replacement chair, and before you know it, you and your wife are picking out a five-piece sofa set. Comfort, price, and aesthetics all come ...
12:30 PM on 05.08.2013 How about a dedicated sports controller for PS3Do you play a lot of sports games? If so, have you ever wished for a dedicated sports game controller? Gioteck's SC-1 PS3 controller is exactly that. This controller features four levels of sensitivity to let sports games pla...
9:00 AM on 05.01.2013 Mega Man 3DS cases celebrate Virtual Console releaseCapcom will release special edition Mega Man 25th anniversary 3DS and 3DS XL cases to commemorate the series' release on the 3DS eShop, community manager Brett Elston announced on Capcom-Unity. The two-piece case featur...
11:15 AM on 04.24.2013 PS3 gets limited edition Metallic Grey controllerSony seems to release a new controller color every time my current ones are looking a bit rough. Judging from a Twitter post that popped up earlier but has since disappeared, the newest offering in their DualShock 3 controlle...
6:00 PM on 04.23.2013 Senran Kagura cell phone charms smell like breastsThe marketing of booby ninja school girl brawler series Senran Kagura is simply outrageous. Branded tissue boxes? Facepalm worthy. Themed desserts? Fairly creative. Cell phone charms? Well, that doesn't sound so bad... ... oh...
10:30 PM on 04.22.2013 Check these 3DS Circle Pad Pro mods from JapanAnybody test out the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro yet? Is it the cat's knees and the bee's pajamas? How does it stack up to the original Circle Pad Pro? For a certain set of Japanese gamers, the stock devices are hella weaksauce. Mo...
2:00 PM on 04.22.2013 Review: On-Lap 2501M Portable LCD Gaming MonitorAre you an on-the-go console gamer? If so, taking your gaming rig with you usually requires a television to be waiting at your destination, which is not ideal. While bringing a smaller television or monitor with you...
3:30 PM on 04.18.2013 Ace Attorney 5 bundles include finger-pointing statueFor Phoenix Wright's grand return to the courtroom in Japan this summer, Capcom has put together a number of limited edition bundles to sell on the e-Capcom store. For ¥9990 (~$102), you get a copy of the game, three alte...
5:00 PM on 03.03.2013 Review: V-Moda Crossfade M-100I realize that the percentage of our readers that are legitimately in the market for a $300 set of headphones is fairly small, and honestly if you don’t think dropping that much cheddar is ever worth it, then I probably...
| Accessories
Do you play a lot of sports games? If so, have you ever wished for a dedicated sports game controller? Gioteck's SC-1 PS3 controller is exactly that. This controller features four levels of sensitivity to let sports games pla...more
Capcom will release special edition Mega Man 25th anniversary 3DS and 3DS XL cases to commemorate the series' release on the 3DS eShop, community manager Brett Elston announced on Capcom-Unity. The two-piece case featur...more
Sony seems to release a new controller color every time my current ones are looking a bit rough. Judging from a Twitter post that popped up earlier but has since disappeared, the newest offering in their DualShock 3 controlle...more View all Accessories |


surf dtoid with 