I absolutely must get a Wii

[Kuciwalker]

Wii Lightsaber This Autumn
LucasArts hints Star Wars fans' motion control dreams set to come true this year.
by Rob Burman, IGN UK

UK, June 28, 2007 - When the Wii's motion-sensing controller was first revealed, everyone pondered how cool it would be to wave a Wii-Lightsaber around - probably while going "zwwoooom, zwooom, kzzzzzzzk". Now, it seems that dream is set to become reality this autumn.

Speaking at the Hollywood & Games Summit panel yesterday, LucasArts' Jim Ward tackled the tricky subject of what would it take to have a game that used the Wiimote as a Lightsaber, following a question raised by Newsweek's N'Gai Croal.

"We're all over that," said Ward, "and internally we have already played a lightsaber game on the Wii. It's a lot of fun, and we'll get there." He then added that the concept of Wiimote control was already in place in a game and "there'll be some stuff out this autumn - it's going to be a lot of fun."

It's possible Ward was referring to the Wii version of LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Trilogy, which is set for release later this year. LucasArts has previously stated that its Wii controls "result in the most interactive LEGO Star Wars gaming experience yet." Here's hoping E3 brings firmer details.

This alone is sufficient for me to buy one. Star Wars Kid will have nothing on me.

[snoopy369]

/me laughs heartily at Kuci

/me also wants a lightsabre though...

[Blake]

Originally posted by Kuciwalker
Star Wars Kid will have nothing on me.

[b etor]

oh goody!

[Skanky Burns]

[DrSpike]

Shame Asher is banned.

[bipolarbear]

This sounds cool, but it's beginning to make the Wii feel kind of gimmicky (on top of what I've heard is the already questionable response of the controllers). I'll have to wait until Best Buy has a demo before I decide, though it is enough to tip the scales for me.

[asleepathewheel]

Originally posted by bipolarbear
This sounds cool, but it's beginning to make the Wii feel kind of gimmicky (on top of what I've heard is the already questionable response of the controllers). I'll have to wait until Best Buy has a demo before I decide, though it is enough to tip the scales for me.

I think you'll be waiting a while for best buy to have a demo.

Try EB or a mall store, they're much more likely to have a demo unit.

[Kuciwalker]

Wii demo units aren't playable, from what I've seen.

[asleepathewheel]

I've played a wii at the local eb. I have no clue if its a traditional demo unit with snippets of games or a regular system with the normal games inside.

[DinoDoc]

Originally posted by Kuciwalker
Wii demo units aren't playable, from what I've seen.

They are at my local Gamestop.

[Urban Ranger]

Dang, this means I need to get one too

[Imran Siddiqui]

UR is back?

[Urban Ranger]

How's the lawyering business Imran?

[Kuciwalker]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Shame Asher is banned.

I've already done all the self-mockery, he doesn't have anything left to do.

[Verto]

Originally posted by bipolarbear
This sounds cool, but it's beginning to make the Wii feel kind of gimmicky (on top of what I've heard is the already questionable response of the controllers). I'll have to wait until Best Buy has a demo before I decide, though it is enough to tip the scales for me.

Wait a couple months for Metroid Prime 3. It'll be the first real Wii game, IMO, the one that will prove the consoles merits (or lack of).

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by Kuciwalker


I've already done all the self-mockery, he doesn't have anything left to do.

It's just not the same - you are probably equally annoying but not as amusing.