Reggie: Over 10 Wii Balance Board games in development
by James Ransom-Wiley 
on Feb 21st 2008 3:30PM
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Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:06PM erwos said
Games built for non-included peripherals don't sell well. I don't know why they're even bothering.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:13PM (Unverified) said
http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=7480
WiiFit has sold about 1.5M in 11 weeks of sales in Japan alone. Even if it only sells double that worldwide over its lifetime (3M sales), that would put it in the top couple hundred games sales EVER.
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WiiFit has sold about 1.5M in 11 weeks of sales in Japan alone. Even if it only sells double that worldwide over its lifetime (3M sales), that would put it in the top couple hundred games sales EVER.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:09PM (Unverified) said
Missed opportunity if they don't implement it as the gas and break pedal or something into Mario Kart Wii. Lets me honest nobody wants to stand up to play any real game, but the slight pressure for racing or something while sitting down might be perfect.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:10PM Mister Kay said
If they make a Reboot hoverboard game, I will buy one... otherwise probably not
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:37PM (Unverified) said
You guys are setting yourselves up to eat a lot of crow if this thing does well.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:19PM samfish said
I want a game where you fly around on a hover board really fast and hit people with giant, over sized swords.
A fighter/beat-'em-up with God Hand-esque dodging would potentially kick ass, too.
A fighter/beat-'em-up with God Hand-esque dodging would potentially kick ass, too.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:26PM Mr Khan said
It will always be hindered by the fact that it doesn't come with the Wii, but it will get attention
More immersion is not a bad thing, properly used.
Certainly gives more incentive towards buying Wii Fit, so that I have this one if something more interesting comes out
More immersion is not a bad thing, properly used.
Certainly gives more incentive towards buying Wii Fit, so that I have this one if something more interesting comes out
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:33PM (Unverified) said
Next big game after Ghostbusters? One clue:
"Hoverboards don't work on water, unless you've got power!"
"Hoverboards don't work on water, unless you've got power!"
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:34PM BurntMeatloaf said
Let me guess... they will all come on the same disc.
Next week: 30 more games in development!
Next week: 30 more games in development!
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 4:44PM St McDuck said
Mario Ballroom Dancing. Make it happen, Ninty!
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 5:09PM (Unverified) said
I'd buy them if they're any good. Especially that Square Enix one. I'm getting one of these for the house (keep fit hooligans).
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 5:25PM Nigeria said
Imagine a game like Rampage World Tour but using the balance board. You use the nunchuk to move your ape/Godzilla/dinosaur, you stomp about on the mat to kick, and you swing the wiimote to punch.
If I had spare monies and somebody willing to play, I'd consider buying it.
If I had spare monies and somebody willing to play, I'd consider buying it.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 5:50PM Vidikron said
I think people are being overly negative about this thing. I think it's success will be limited because it's a peripheral and I do agree that the bulk of the games will likely be minigame crap... but I also think that the potential is there to do something cool with it. With the Wiimote, nunchuck, and this thing you have potential to have input from both arms and both legs at the same time. Surely some dev out there can come up with something cool for that.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 6:01PM Shagittarius said
I think it will sell like crazy.
You can pretty much subtract the sales of the Wiifit board from the total install base and calculate the number of Casual gamers on the platform. This is of course half a joke statement...
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You can pretty much subtract the sales of the Wiifit board from the total install base and calculate the number of Casual gamers on the platform. This is of course half a joke statement...
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 6:01PM velocitystrike said
Frankly, people that have nothing but bad things to say should just abstain from this. If you think the balance board is crap, who wants to know? Have you put 6 months of your life into the development of a game for a peripheral that causes so much cynicism? Hmmm?
Some people are such snobs. If you don't want a game, don't buy it. Don't wreck it for the people that might be interested.
Some people are such snobs. If you don't want a game, don't buy it. Don't wreck it for the people that might be interested.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 6:41PM ComicShaman said
"My mother always told me that if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
If people really followed that advice, postings on Joystiq would fall about 95%. Probably on the whole Internet, for that matter.
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If people really followed that advice, postings on Joystiq would fall about 95%. Probably on the whole Internet, for that matter.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 7:00PM theSchoenrock said
The thing that has me intrigued is that you still can use the wiimote. This could open up some pretty creative ideas for new games. Although, the most likely scenario is a bunch of crappy games that wouldn't pass for games on the 64, much like has turned out already.
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 7:10PM Halorin said
One game better come out:
Back to the Future Hoverboard Gaiden
Back to the Future Hoverboard Gaiden
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 7:35PM (Unverified) said
For some reason, I recall Square/Enix mentioning interest in the peripheral when it was announced last year. Does anyone else remember anything about that?
Posted: Feb 21st 2008 7:39PM (Unverified) said
Ah ha! It was posted here! I have super memory y'know! Sorry for the double post BTW.
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/square-enix-interested-in-wii-fit-for-rpg/
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/square-enix-interested-in-wii-fit-for-rpg/
Posted: Feb 22nd 2008 1:51AM ThornedVenom said
Call me a lazyass if you want to, but I'd like to see games using the WiiFit board where it'd be able to detect pressure applied by the feet while you're sitting down on a couch or something.
Posted: Feb 22nd 2008 9:12AM bm111 said
LOL
How come, 99% of the time, when I'm reading a post without having read the poster's name, and I think "this must be James Ransom-Wiley", I'm right?
How come, 99% of the time, when I'm reading a post without having read the poster's name, and I think "this must be James Ransom-Wiley", I'm right?
Posted: May 2nd 2008 4:59PM (Unverified) said
One game I would like to see on the balance board is "De Blob". I played the PC version (freeware of a schoolproject in Utrecht). I didn't like it much because of the bad mouse control (seems to be made for trackball).
Anyway, moving de Blob through a city with the board, sounds like fun.
Anyway, moving de Blob through a city with the board, sounds like fun.
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