Gaming sites do unsurprising 180 on Wii Music
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 10:03am by Jack
Listen, Wii Music isn’t out yet, and from all accounts it’s not what a majority of Infendo readers (nay, even its editors) are looking for. Nevertheless, I’ve counted a handful of articles in the past week written by gaming journalists and bloggers that basically said (paraphrased): “Wait a second, maybe I was wrong about Wii Music.” Some other sites, more popular than this one, have noticed the same thing.
And, when these 180-degree turn articles are written, the comment section that follows is predictably negative. Some things to consider before joining the ranks of the angst ridden masses: Miyamato flat out called this a toy (more Electroplankton than Guitar Hero, please); and people seem to be confusing Wii Music with Nintendo. It’s not Nintendo that IS Wii Music, it’s Wii Music that’s A PART OF Nintendo.
The upcoming 2008-2009 release schedule (for Wii AND that oft-forgotten DS) proves that to be the case. Don’t get so caught up in hating on a game you’ll never buy and never play that you miss out of having fun with video games. That, dear readers, is why they’re here!
September 11th, 2008 at 10:14 am
The N-Sider? I’ve never heard anyone on the internet mention them.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:24 am
That GoNintendo post didn’t provide any links.
I think calling most gaming sites view of Wii Music a 180 is a bit of a stretch. The more hands on experience people have had, the more favorable to previews have been, but that’s because the presentation at E3 was atrocious at best. It’s more of a regression to the mean.
More links please.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Jack, I noticed your article failed to point out what was the original opinion of these journalists anb bloggers about WiiMusic, or what was their opinion after their “180-degree turn”… Did they liked the E3 demo and now they hate it? Or did they hated the E3 demo and now they love it? It doesn’t say.
September 11th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Also, I played Wii Music at PAX and I liked it; but did Nintendo ever show Wii Music at Leipzig?
If they’re still using data from E3, that’s not much hands-on experience - there has been a long time period between E3 and Leipzig.
Experiences at Leipzig should be used now rather than E3.
September 11th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Lets treat this game like Electroplankton, misunderstood at first, desired for being unique and creative later.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Also, while this was Miyamoto’s concept, and he has a hand in the project(like all other projects), he is not the producer.
Animal Crossing, Wii Sports Resort, and Wii Music are all being produced by Katsuya Eguchi
September 11th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
@DonWii: Good point. Good comment.
I can only imagine what the extra free time will lead Miyamoto to develop in the future.
September 11th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
No. Still sucks. (Might pick it up from the bargain bin, though.)
September 12th, 2008 at 8:37 am
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=190057
A better link.
Most places are saying it’s a good game. Whiny idiots are taking over the internet.
Scratch that - they’ve dominated it since the beginning.