Hello again, Mr. Malstrom.
Just like you suspected, Nintendo’s been saying that they’re focusing on MotionPlus software now in several E3 interviews. First you have Cammie Dunnaway on motion control competition:
“For us, motion is central to everything that we’ve done since the launch of the Wii, and obviously consumers have responded to motion. It’s been a big part of why Wii is now 5 million units ahead of where the PS2 was in this point of its life cycle. We’ve taken [motion control] to the next level with Wii MotionPlus. We understand that you have to have great and innovative technology, but it has to be paired with best-in-class game design. I think Zelda is the absolute definitive proof point. We’ve got a very large install base in the U.S. We’re close to 29 million units of Wii sold. Going into this holiday, a big part of our focus is to introduce all of this Wii owners to an amazing lineup of software. The Wii is an incredible value for $199… [it’s] the kind of value and experiences that only Nintendo can offer. We’ve always said we wanted to have something for everyone, but this year I think we’ve really been able to bring that strategy to life.”
In other words, THIS holiday season it’s just “good games”. Next? Probably “good motion control/MotionPlus games”. Then you have Miyamoto…
IGN: “No problem. Now that you’ve established the next handheld generation, where do you see the Wii in, say, two years?”
Miyamoto: “I’m sure we’ll continue to see the Wii platform evolve, as it has over the years. Obviously our focus right now is on the Wii MotionPlus, and how we’re able to create gameplay with it that is very intuitive. So I think that we’ll continue to do that over the next couple of years. But that’s really all I can say about what’s coming.”
So there you have it. :)
Keep up the good work. Regards,
Mr. Reader
I spotted the Miyamoto line but haven’t caught up on my Dunway interviews. Perhaps it will be E3 2011 before we start to see such software.
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