“I think the Wii is a very unique platform, and that’s kind of its core value. That’s why it’s been so successful – because it’s pretty clearly different than the Xbox or the PlayStation. I think the Wii provides very fun experiences for the most part, but it’s kind of a different level of experience; it’s not like these 40-hour involved RPG games as much as it is like these fun toys to pick up and start playing in five minutes. And it’s really fun with a group of people sitting around… It really is more into what I would call the toy market, because most of the Wii games I’ve enjoyed felt more like toys than like games,” he stated.
I can’t count how many of my co-workers own Wii’s and treat them more like a toy than a video game console. The only games they talk about is Wii Sports and Wii Play…outside of those two games, I don’t even think they know what I’m referring to when I say ‘Legend of Zelda’ or ‘Super Mario Bros.’ In my opinion, I think Will may be right on this matter. In the end, I don’t suppose it matters…as long as they are enjoying themselves and I have something I can relate to I’m cool with it.
IndustryGamers – GDC 10: Wii Belongs In Toy Market, says Will Wright
I shall. But I still can’t report on it until they issue the press realese or make the announcement. And it does look like it’ll be at GDC after allDidn’t even thought of it, of course!