In another case of fine patent database snoopery by Siliconera, it's been discovered that Namco-Bandai is developing an inflatable drum controller for a Wii version of Taiko no Tatsujin.
The accessory is inflated like a beach ball, and the Wiimote is then stuffed inside like the file your aunt hid in the cake she baked for your uncle Charlie in prison. There's already a Taiko no Tatsujin game on the Wii in Japan, so this could either be a way to save on manufacturing and shipping costs to bring that game stateside, or it could be a new game altogether.
The Wiimote hovers inside of the inflated device, and taps are registered through vibration on either the top or sides of the "drum." I don't know how well that would work out, but it looks like thy're doing it anyway. Personally, I'm just happy to have more Taiko no Tatsujin. Take a look at some diagrams of this thing in the gallery and let us know what you think of it.
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2:20 PM on 09.23.2009
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Also, blowup doll for Mr. Sadistic's Wii!
Yea, I instantly thought about the fact that they need to be careful how you "insert" the Wiimote or else it will be prone to other things for dirty Wii owners.....
Volcano Stage, Water Stage, Forest Stage, Mountain Graveyard...DAMN, do I miss that game!
I've been meaning to play these games, but I really hope to see this released in the States eventually. I think the last Taiko game released here was for the PS2.
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