Electronic Arts recently allowed a few gamers to preview Nintendo’s MotionPlus features - MotionPlus is supposed to provide one-to-one game response with Nintendo’s Wii. It’s been nearly a year since Nintendo announced MotionPlus, and I know a lot of us are pretty excited to see it.
From the article at IGN:
EA is developing two titles making use of the new tech, Tiger Woods Golf 10 and Grand Slam Tennis. Grand Slam Tennis is the mega publisher’s very first foray into the world of tennis games and has been made especially for the Wii — although 360 and PS3 versions will be coming in November. Tiger Woods Golf 10 is, of course, releasing on every single gaming platform known to man (with the exception of the DS). Grand Slam Tennis is due to launch on June 19, with Tiger trailing not far behind on July 3. So, can we expect to see MotionPlus hitting stores before then? EA wouldn’t be drawn to steal Nintendo’s thunder with an official date on the dongle, but notes - knowingly - that it would certainly make sense.
Using the Wii Balance Board and Wiimote/Nunchuk combo, you climb a rock wall. It’s as easy as that. At the Game Developers Conference that just happened, the Rock and Roll Climber game was previewed. The weirdest part? As soon as you negotiate the wall, the character grabs a guitar out of the ground and pulls off a heavy metal lick.
Well, that’s - um - hey cool!
The interface looks pretty cool - the Balance Board detects balance shifting, and the climbing controls look interesting. I’ll reserve judgement.
I just read about a new Wii light gun - the Dark Ops Wii Light Gun from Cobalt Flux. It looks nothing like anything that’s out there right now, but it’s certainly got its own flair and coolness about it!
From the Cobalt Flux website:
• Preserves independent use of the nunchuck. Lets you play every game with a gun!
• Ergonomic Pistol Grip sits comfortably in your hand.
• Full Access to all the buttons on the Wii remote.
• Lock ‘N Load - Easy loading and unloading of Wii remote - loads like a clip.
• Double grips for one or two handed action.
• Great styling to match any game.
• Fresnel light-bending technology let’s you aim the gun instead of the remote.
It’s something I’d like to check out, as I very much enjoy the FPS games!
Check out the Dark Ops Wii Light Gun from Cobalt Flux.
Game maker Electronic Arts (EA) is releasing two games using the MotionPlus technology, which is the technology that Nintendo is adding that gives the Wiimote even more detailed control.
Does it? I haven’t seen it yet, so I can’t say for sure.
Nintendo’s upcoming Wii MotionPlus accessory for the revolutionary Wii Remote controller again redefines game control, by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players with an unmatched level of precision and immersion. Every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play. The Wii MotionPlus accessory reconfirms Nintendo’s commitment to making games intuitive and accessible for everyone. Nintendo will reveal more details about the Wii MotionPlus accessory and other topics Tuesday morning at its E3 media briefing.
Sounds pretty interesting, right?
EA’s two games - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and and unnamed EA tennis game, will both employ the MotionPlus technology. Exciting!
That’s right! Accessories company NYKO is releasing a Wiimote controller for the Wii. I’ve been pretty happy with the rest of NYKO’s accessories, and it looks like this is going to be another good one.
In testing the Wand with Wii Sports bowling and just browsing through the menus, I didn’t notice any quality/responsiveness issues (though, we probably won’t be able to judge its precise calibration until mass amounts of users post their impressions after release.) Since the Wiimote isn’t a 100% perfectly responsive device as it is, it’s tough to tell if anything has been lost in Nyko’s translation.
We’re looking forward to these! Check out the NYKO line at Amazon - they have tons of gear for a lot of platforms.
This gets surprisingly good reviews - Nerf-N-Strike has a bundle package with a nerf weapon for the Wiimote and apparently a bunch of fun.
Some PR for the game:
The Search for the N-Strike Elite Begins
Bundled with every game, comes the revolutionary SWITCH SHOT EX-3 which transforms between a live Nerf blaster and a Wii remote shooting peripheral for the game
Play with over 25 NERF Blasters including the MAVERICK REV-6, VULCAN EBF-25, LONGSHOT CS-6, and many never seen before
Explore a top-secret NERF facility and unravel the mystery of the unknown threat that awaits
Go head to head with up to 4 players using additional Wii Remotes and SWITCH SHOT EX-3 blasters
I was browsing looking for Wiimote stuff this afternoon, and I came across this gem: a Wiimote and Nunchuk completely covered in hemp fibers, and still 100% usable and playable. Check this out!!
I was browsing looking for Wiimote stuff this afternoon, and I came across this gem: a Wiimote and Nunchuk completely covered in hemp fibers, and still 100% usable and playable. Check this out!!
