Journal Entry Question for Everyone( # 6)
The latest gaming system from Nintendo is the Wii. So, is this new console a true technological revolution or just hype? Well in my opinion, it is just hype. The Wii is the first gaming system to come out with a motion sensing remote, and that is without saying totally awesome, but a revolution? Not really. Gaming systems have advanced quickly and this is just the next step in the process. Consoles will continue to create new ways to entertain the one playing; it will not just stop at a motion sensing remote. I think that some people are putting too much emphasis on the Wii remote. Whatever happened to the old-fashioned controller? But the Wii is still something that should be experienced. It is fun and can actually make games easier when targeting or aiming is required.
The Wii is a very interesting gaming system, but the true purpose behind the console design is in its name itself. It is no coincidence that this gaming console is pronounced "w-ee", or that it has two "i"s. Its pronunciation is to indicate that it is to be played by more than one person, just as the double "i" in the name represents 2 people. Another benefit of the Wii's pronunciation and spelling, is that it is the same in every language, unlike Nintendo's previous vision, the Gamecube. Creating this name was the first in many efforts by Nintendo to create a gaming system that can be enjoyed and played by people of all age groups including adults. It is because of the Wii's ability to do this that adds once again to the hype of the Wii being a revolutionary product. But I do no think the Wii will be able to "democratize" gaming for people of all ages because adults will not care to play it. They will maybe play it once, and probably enjoy it, but it will not matter. Adults simply to do have the time or the patience needed to really play the games available for the Wii.
Personally, I feel that the Wii is a good product and fun to play, but it still is just a console for video games. Nintendo did make a good effort in trying to bring people together to play with this system, but the fact still is that video games are designed for teenagers and kids; they will never attract adults in the same way no matter how the format for game play changes.
2 comments:
Hi Brittany,
Excellent, well defended entry. Interesting notes about its name "Wii".
Hey Brittany, just stoping by and commenting on you blog. It's really good and I love the information behind it. I enjoyed how you took both sides and came up with a personal response.
Good Job:)
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