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The Wii is a highly anticipated console due to be released some time in '06.
The Wii will feature Motion sensors allowing the player to
'become part of the game'.
Some of the other main features are:
> Next-Generation graphics
> Suitability for all ages
> The ability to download games of the past
in the Wii's 'Virtual console' Game
> Backwards compability allowing players to enjoy
the heaps of 'cube games available
The Wii should prove to be a big hit and we hope to see it some time soon!
Sonic Wild Fire (Left)
Since the very nature of E3 demands quick play-through sessions, we can't wait to get even more time with Sonic Wild Fire this week. We can say with confidence, however, that it is by far one of the most complete and well-rounded demos in Nintendo's booth, and everyone within an eyeshot of the screens were staring at them while in line for their own demo. The action is fast and beautiful, and the gameplay is back to how it should be. More specific tweaking will need to be done to the control, but only on a very minimal level. In fact, the gameplay was solid enough that we actually forgot we were using a new controller. It feels natural and controls are astonishingly tight compared to some of the other demos around. Compared to other 3D Sonic titles in the past, this one is really no contest. Sonic Wild Fire has resurrected the franchise, and we can only hope the full version will be as fun as it was today on the showroom floor. Nicely done, Sega.
Exitetruck Nintendo (Right)
I found ExciteTruck to be immediately accessible and surprisingly entertaining, even if its premise is straightforward and its control method relatively simple. Using the Wii-mote to move tilt and turn about levels is easily performed and feels downright natural, in my opinion. When writing this hands-on, I went back and listened to some of the audio notes I took as I played the game. I'll end this hands-on preview by quoting my notes: "I had some concerns about whether or not driving games would work with the Wii remote. Not anymore. ExciteTruck feels great and I'm having a lot of fun."
