Next Wii Zelda Will Use MotionPlus, Thank Heavens
By Jared Newman
Great news for people whose Wii MotionPlus peripherals are collecting dust: Nintendo intends to use MotionPlus for Link’s swordplay and targeting in the next Zelda game. The word comes from series creator Shigeru Miyamoto, who said in a recent Tokyo Q&A session that “we’re using MotionPlus to make you feel much more like you’re actually fighting while holding a sword in your hand.” He also added that MotionPlus will replace the last game’s method of using the Wii’s infrared sensor for targeting. “In the previous game, you aimed at things by pointing at the screen, but this time we’ll use MotionPlus to create a much more convenient targeting system and a more pleasurable playing experience,” he said.
The big question is whether the next Zelda game will require MotionPlus, or whether it’ll be optional. At E3, Miyamoto told Wired that he wants the game to be MotionPlus exclusive, but Nintendo hasn’t announced anything officially. I know there are people who prefer MotionPlus to be optional, but for the Wii experience to evolve, it’ll have to be mandatory for some games. Otherwise, the experience is shackled to a control scheme that simply doesn’t have the possibilities MotionPlus allows. And if any game needs to break some new ground, it’s Zelda. Hopefully we’ll hear more soon. [via Wired]
