Reggie: Nintendo doesn't like pushing control schemes on devs

[R.O.B.]

The thing about Wii MotionPlus is that there haven't been a whole lot of games supporting it. Outside of last summer's Wii Sports Resort (and upcoming Red Steel 2 and Flingsmash) there's really only some sports games utilizing the tech. According to a recent interview with Reggie over at MTV Multiplayer, it's because Nintendo isn't really pushing for any kind of control scheme from third parties.



"What's unique with Nintendo is we don't force our developers to stick to a particular type of control scheme, and you've seen that -- everything from the new Metroid title to be single remote driven to FlingSmash utilizing the Wii MotionPlus," he said. "So it's all about what's right for the game." While we're inclined to agree with the latter part, we still wonder why nothing is using MotionPlus -- especially since it's something that greatly improves the core functionality of the Wiimote. And considering almost everyone has MotionPlus by now (or soon will, if they're Walmart shoppers looking for a great bundle), why not develop with MotionPlus in mind?



As for more MotionPlus games from Nintendo, Reggie teases "more titles that are coming" and that it "continues to be a core part of what we do." So, the take away is this: even though Nintendo just released a new piece of hardware, it's not too worried about supporting it with content -- kinda like every other peripheral the company has ever released. Yeah, we're talking about you, Wii Speak!

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[Kurachi]

i thought i didnt see any news about wii motionplus cuz i dont really play games with motions, but its not me (is that bad?)

[sponge]

i still dont have one. i see i made the right choice. not saying never of course.... i should pick one up eventually.

and that picture they always use of reggie is starting to be almost funny. maybe it just goes good with this article?

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by sponge

i still dont have one. i see i made the right choice.

It's worth it for Wii Sports Resort alone, especially considering it comes with it.

[sponge]

i dont know anyone who has it. pretty good then? i did like the original wii sports....

damn you and your logical thinking ways. but for real, you think its a good addition? i was just waiting for a push, something that really sparks me. resort isnt it, but maybe i just have to try it.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by sponge

i dont know anyone who has it. pretty good then? i did like the original wii sports....

damn you and your logical thinking ways. but for real, you think its a good addition? i was just waiting for a push, something that really sparks me. resort isnt it, but maybe i just have to try it.

Well, if you like Wii Sports. It's basically the same thing except with more dressing-up and some more games. Some of them are good (archery, sword fighting with two people, improved golf) and some of them are forgettable. If you can get it on sale or something then it's definitely worth the plunge.