E307: Mainstream press loves WiiFit, constructs Wii robot as tribute

Though the gaming press's reactions to Nintendo's E3 media briefing have been, for the most part, lukewarm, mainstream publications are very positive about WiiFit's debut. Here are a few headlines that enunciate the differences in perception between the gaming hardcore and the general public:

• Forbes: "Can The Wii Save Your Life?"
• Washington Post: "Game On - Nintendo Is Star of E3 Show as Rivals Scramble to Catch Up"
• San Jose Mercury News: "Wii outplays Sony, Microsoft for now" (requires registration)

The Mercury News went so far as to fashion together an automaton (see image above) out of coils and Wii scraps in order to illustrate Nintendo's domination. We'd be too scared to even compete with the company, knowing that this ED-209-esque villain could break into our houses and stamp us out at any moment. Jump past the post break for a better view of its hulking figure.

"I'M YOUR BASS MECHANIC."


[Via NeoGAF]