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New Wii Fit Videos

December 04, 2007 in Video comments 12

IGN has posted some new videos for the upcoming Wii Fit game. I have to say, I'm glad that this is all virtual. Those soccer balls look like they would hurt if you're not used to them ramming you in the head when you're not trying to hit them back.







Chais via media.wii.ign.com »
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  • -3
    Guticb Dec 4, 07
    Surprise, suprise. Another casual game from Nintendo.
  • 2
    Dai Dec 5, 07
    Surprise, surprise. Another fanboy taking a shot at the leading Next Gen console. Go play some Halo and Madden, Guti boy. Heh...
    • 2
      black doom Dec 5, 07
      Thats guticb, Dai, he probably has a lamented list of Halo's flaws on a necklace around his neck. He is a Sony fan. I have seen him compliment the Wii once when talking about wireless controllers, and even that was really to praise Sony and attack Microsoft.

      Also Guticb that device could have more uses than we know. It might work well if there is a sequel to Sonic and the Secret Rings. I think it is a good expansion of the Wii. I don't think it will replace the control stick but I could picture some genres that would probably never feel the same with a regular controller again.
      • 1
        Dai Dec 5, 07
        Ahhh. I'd heard as much. Thanks for the information, Black Doom. Then I guess saying... Play some Lair or Gundam Crossfire would have been better suited. Ha.

        But you're absolutely right. The Wii balance board could open all sorts of doors for gaming. And I'd never thought of it being used in a sequel to Secret Rings- that could certainly be awesome. I would like to know what other plans Nintendo has for the board. Can't you imagine the possibilities? Heh...
        • 0
          Seeker X Dec 6, 07
          You know what the irony is? Lair actually looks a lot more entertaining than that...to the hardcore gamer, of course...looks like a nice way to impress people with a short attention span too.

          Sure, he sounded harsh but was he lying? Obviously not, if Nintendo has a reputation, you can bet your ass casual gaming (or cheap price) is its calling card.
      • -1
        Guticb Dec 6, 07
        Haha. If I was a Sony fanboy, I wouldn't have almost bought a 360 before my PC fried.
  • 1
    iLLmatic Dec 6, 07
    Its not like gutic is lying. Whether or not you like the Wii is not the point, but if you cannot see the casual nature of the Wii as a whole, then you are either blind or a fanboy yourself. Nintendo has said themself that they are appealing to the masses and drawing in people who don't even play games. The Wii Fit is as obvious an example as you're going to get. The is a reason that the whole PS3/360 vs Wii debate is synonymous with hardcore gamer vs casual gamer. You just won't find something like Wii Fit, Cooking Mama, Brain Age, or Mario Olympics on the 'hardcore' systems, at least not in abundance. Once again, this is not speaking harshly about the Wii, but I can already see the thumbs down coming, so I'll end here.

    oh, but gutic, I don't think anybody believes you were about to get a 360.
    • 0
      black doom Dec 6, 07
      I can agree on two accounts, however there are two false assumptions I will tackle in a moment.

      Firstly, the guticb thing I can completely agree on.
      Secondly, the Wii does have more 'general' games.

      But the assumptions are that:

      One, hardcore gamers can't have fun on the Wii.

      The reason I can disagree are that, in times before Prov Ev, Fifa, and many other sport games catered to another casual crowd, and although personally I didn't take to them that much I know a fair few 'hardcore' gamers did. Serious gamers can still have fun with the less serious games. Some older games we had tons of funs with were fairly simple too.

      Two, it is only for the 'new crowd'.

      As far as I am convinced it is not like the Wii can only have a limited number of games on it. I predict that it is also selling to 'normal' gamers as well as the 'new crowd'. It is true a lot of them will treat it as a 'secondary console', but the sales figures are what makes games companies choose who to back up.

      I am not saying the Wii is the best console for everyone but I would advise you to keep an open mind towards it. It might get a game you like after all.
      • 0
        iLLmatic Dec 7, 07
        My whole view on the Wii is that, since it is marketed toward everyone, as opposed to the 'hardcore gamer' as with the PS3 and 360, this is where all the watered down software and family games come into play. I have to keep forcing myself to put 'hardcore' and 'casual' in quotes because I never really agreed with that whole argument. I think a gamer is a gamer and people just have different interests. That being said, it hard to ignore the amount of casual games on the Wii, in comparison to all the huge titles available on it's competitors.

        Regardless, I have no reason at all to keep an open mind, in regards to looking into a Wii purchase. Even in the slim chance that they did get a game I'm interested in, it would still be that one game and I am not buying a system for one game. There is literally nothing for me on the Wii. Now that Mario is out, I'll probably buy one for my girlfriend, but thats as close as I'll come to owning one.
        • 0
          black doom Dec 7, 07
          I mean an open mind for the long term. Afterall there is no knowing the future.
  • 0
    tidus04 Dec 6, 07
    Good additions to the collection to help fitness levels of individuals. Good to see the Wii are putting more effort in it though I would prefer to go for a run tbh.
  • 0
    Oceanic Sun Dec 14, 07
    I'm really enjoying the fact that Nintendo is working on making games that help you stay physically fit as you enjoy yourself. Probably some form of idea to make a mass amount of profit, and in my opinion, it will work. Overall, I must state that I am impressed, and I will definitely be getting this game someday in the future.

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