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Nintendo News | Time for Zelda and Wario Wii

07.05.2006

The Wii, Nintendo's upcoming home console, is set to take gaming experiences to a whole next level that promises to have you fully immersed within the gaming environment.

In recent months the gaming community has been teased by reporters and publications that have had a glimpse or, better so, hands on experience with the innovative controller and demonstrations. Nintendo's concept trailer showed various amusing and interesting ways to use the remote, from slashing a sword to conducting music, cooking and catching weird fish.

In the upcoming edition of popular US magazine TIME, reports from the net have confirmed a very large spread with very special hands on with the Wii. Whilst previous reports have revealed different ideas behind what the controller can do, the magazine takes it one step further with an exclusive look at the upcoming Zelda adventure, Twilight Princess and the unique series, Warioware.

We won't print the entire article for obvious reasons, but a short snippet reveals just how appealing and innovative the Wii promises to be.

An extremely lucky reporter managed to be shown the new controller by the game designer legend Shigeru Miyamoto, "which to a gamer is the rough equivalent of getting to trade bons mots with Jerry Seinfeld". The first title, Wario Ware is a great way to demonstrate the capabilities of the Wii without appearing too tacky, and much like the original has a pack of quick mini-games one after another. The tasks set aren't too surreal, but require quick action as ever

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Mr. T 07.05.2006#1

Simply brilliant news. A tennis game confirmed and it sounds immense, nice to see TIME magazine impressed, big brownie points for Nintendo PR.

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RedShed 07.05.2006#2

Oh god I forsee Mario Tennis. More slugglish treacle controls... Oh sorry.. Wooo!!! [/fanboyism]

Guest 07.05.2006#3

My thoughts exactly, James, I know the news has been posted elsewhere before but nevertheless any news is good enough. A definate good start.

James2t3 07.05.2006#4

Well if it was mario it probably would have been mentioned but it could a game similer to TouchGolf were it has a real look to it. As i said inthe other thread wario ware could seriously give Sonys Eye toy part game range a run for it's money and it certainly sounds fun. Smilie

TipsyRabbit 07.05.2006#5

To be honest I'm getting slightly scared by the Wii's innovation on gaming. I suppose I might have felt this way if I was the age I am now as I entered the 3D era. Never the less, good news... I think.

Mason 07.05.2006#6

It's simply fabulous news; I wouldn't be surprised to see both Wii exclusive games (Wario Ware and a tennis title) at launch, they'd both give the system a huge boost and convince more people about the possibilities of the system.

Fenton 07.05.2006#7

I'm impressed with being able to put spin on the ball by hitting it at certain angles....

Sounds almost too good to be true.

James2t3 07.05.2006#8

I wonder how active you have to be to play them though, he seemed to be describing like he was putting a fair bit of effort in compared to just flicks of the wrist.

Mason 08.05.2006#9

It's all going to be about the games - I don't think we could sum it up by saying every game will just use wrist flicks, and we can't say all games are going to be extremely active. I imagine sports titles with bats will require big movements, and will probably be more comfortable to stand up playing, like you would with, say, Guitar Hero, while others will be suitable to you doing tiny movements, such as FPS'.

jb 08.05.2006#10

One thing that's definitely got me interested in the Wii is not having to necessarily press the buttons at the right time, but maybe relying on hand movements and speed etc - so hopefully I can win at something for once

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Darkflame 08.05.2006#11

Everything is brillent...but..

"The tasks set aren't too surreal,"

I WANT SURREAL!!!
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J4K 08.05.2006#12

This is awesome news for Nintendo!!

Mason 08.05.2006#13

jb said:
One thing thats definitely got me interested in the Wii is not having to necessarily press the buttons at the right time, but maybe relying on hand movements and speed etc - so hopefully I can win at something for once

This probably means I'll lose more. Then again, maybe it'll just make me better at games...I really don't know which way it'll swing!

caddy 08.05.2006#14

You know how it was said that nunchuck controller has an accelerometer in it. I bet in Legend of Zelda; TP fishing part, they will use the nunchuck as a reel and the wii-mote as the rod.

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TAG 08.05.2006#15

The tennis game sounds great! That's about as close to the real thing as you can come I imagine. I'm not sure how two players would work (in the same room, online would be great though). And Warioware sounds awesome! The Wii is going to be awesome...sadly this means I'll be as broke as ever...

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Slydevil 08.05.2006#16

No problem for the tip JB, im sure you had it already and your just being modest Smilie , but I also think its fantastic that you read your mail so quickly,
what fantastic service Smilie .

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Kangaroo_Kid 08.05.2006#17

You know how it was said that nunchuck controller has an accelerometer in it.

Maybe, it was just a rumour.

He had obviously never played the console before and from the way he spoke about it, it sounded very accurate and responsive.

I wonder if I go to play another console, if I will play it any different. Like if I start swinging my old SNES controller around the room trying to make Donkey Kong jump.

jmm36 08.05.2006#18

If only they would still change the name back to Revolution! All would be well, and Nintendo would COMPLETELY overwhelm Sony's PS3!

Mason 08.05.2006#19

Kangaroo_Kiid said:
Maybe, it was just a rumour.

The accelerometer in the nunchuk: it's fact. A higher-up in EA mentioned it during an interview.

CALUM 08.05.2006#20

What a brilliant piece of news! Wario Ware confirmed for Wii, a tennis game - possibly Mario Tennis- confirmed for Wii. I simply cannot wait until tomorrow.

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