My God, it's true.
TIME: Zelda Wii Details
May 07, 2006
by: Chris Playo
Time Magazine has gotten the first scoop on how Twilight Princess will utilize the Wii's controller.
In an exclusive first look with the Nintendo Wii, the immensely popular world-wide publication, Time Magazine was given the opportunity to test drive the next-generation system.
During their time with the forthcoming console, the publication played three unique demos of Wii titles, the first off which being a Warioware offering that required the user to use the controller to "swat a fly, do squat-thrusts as a weight lifter, turn a key in a lock, catch a fish, drive a car, sauté some vegetables, balance a broom on my outstretched hand, color in a circle and fence with a foil. And yes, dance the hula."
The Warioware title was praised by the publication's writer for its level of immersion, as he compared it to acting out a play in a theater, describing how he felt projected into the world of the game.
One of the most important aspects pertaining to the success of the Nintendo Wii, the atmosphere it creates was discussed as well. "When you play with an old-style controller, you look like a loser, a blank-eyed joystick fondler. But when you're jumping around and shaking your hulamaker, everybody's having a good time." Time Magazine's writer described how the Wii made the game enjoyable for all parties, not just those playing the game, but for the friends and relatives watching from the sidelines.
In regards to the much anticipated Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the article discussed the unique functionality associated with playing the game on the forthcoming next-gen console.
While confirmation of the game's ability to make use of the system's controller came some time ago, it was never specifically mentioned how it would do so. The recently publicized highlighted the ability to control Link's sword and even aim his bow and arrow with the freehand controller.
Furthermore, it was revealed that the controller would even be used in the game's numerous mini-games, particular when fishing, "using it as a fishing rod, reeling in a stubborn virtual fish".
Each of the aforementioned aspects of the Wii's controller are slated to be fully unleashed upon the world at the coming Electronics Entertainment Expo, where the system is expected to be playable to the masses for the first time.
- Cube Advanced
TIME: Zelda Wii Details
May 07, 2006
by: Chris Playo
Time Magazine has gotten the first scoop on how Twilight Princess will utilize the Wii's controller.
In an exclusive first look with the Nintendo Wii, the immensely popular world-wide publication, Time Magazine was given the opportunity to test drive the next-generation system.
During their time with the forthcoming console, the publication played three unique demos of Wii titles, the first off which being a Warioware offering that required the user to use the controller to "swat a fly, do squat-thrusts as a weight lifter, turn a key in a lock, catch a fish, drive a car, sauté some vegetables, balance a broom on my outstretched hand, color in a circle and fence with a foil. And yes, dance the hula."
The Warioware title was praised by the publication's writer for its level of immersion, as he compared it to acting out a play in a theater, describing how he felt projected into the world of the game.
One of the most important aspects pertaining to the success of the Nintendo Wii, the atmosphere it creates was discussed as well. "When you play with an old-style controller, you look like a loser, a blank-eyed joystick fondler. But when you're jumping around and shaking your hulamaker, everybody's having a good time." Time Magazine's writer described how the Wii made the game enjoyable for all parties, not just those playing the game, but for the friends and relatives watching from the sidelines.
In regards to the much anticipated Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the article discussed the unique functionality associated with playing the game on the forthcoming next-gen console.
While confirmation of the game's ability to make use of the system's controller came some time ago, it was never specifically mentioned how it would do so. The recently publicized highlighted the ability to control Link's sword and even aim his bow and arrow with the freehand controller.
Furthermore, it was revealed that the controller would even be used in the game's numerous mini-games, particular when fishing, "using it as a fishing rod, reeling in a stubborn virtual fish".
Each of the aforementioned aspects of the Wii's controller are slated to be fully unleashed upon the world at the coming Electronics Entertainment Expo, where the system is expected to be playable to the masses for the first time.
- Cube Advanced
You really think Wii games will have you running around your room?
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