Hey Che,
Problem you might have here man is that, unless I've missed something
which is very possible, your online fightathon would be the only
accessible game using this controller. That much money for a
controller isn't a big deal, but that much money for a controller to
play one game only plus the cost of the game starts to become one
maybe. Another thing that's worth pointing out is that a lot of
people find themselves with some kind of internet hookup most places
they visit now, but wouldn't be taking their Wii controller around
with them 24/7, so you'd still be needing to maintain playability from
the keyboard/other controllers. Don't get me wrong dude I love the
idea, but as a formerly beatemup geek/guru, I'm more drawn to the game
idea than the fact that it's using a Wii controller. I've only ever
played a few games online (quake, mk3 over a lan, sound rts etc) and
already for me it's the best part of gaming. Can't wait to see more
access titles developing where it's possible.
Scott
On 1/29/09, Ryan Strunk <ryan.str...@gmail.com> wrote:
Count me in.
Ryan
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Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:38 PM
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Subject: [Audyssey] Would you pay $50 for a killer controller?
Hi all,
I am ramping up plans for an online head to head fighting game. At
first it
will mostly be a test bed for latency issues, so I can see what the
limitations are for head to head combat over the internet.
One idea I am picking at is the inclusion of The nintendo Wii
controllers
for the game.
It is possible to use the Wii controllers via a blue tooth hookup
with a
PC.
Having used these controlers on my Wii, I can tell you they are
amazing.
In the boxing game, the faster you punch with the controller, the
harder
your character punches. In Mortal Combat, you draw a pattern in the air
with
your controller to execute certain moves.
All of this functionality is available with the PC port of the
controller
software.
My question is, how much would the average blind gamer be into this?
I think the draw to a head to head fighting game would be good,
assuming
lag issues could be worked out, but would the average gamer be willing
to
drop the $50 or so necessary to buy a controller and blue-tooth hook
up?
The possibilities for useing the Wii controllers is immense for
accessible
gaming, most especially for action titles.
The balance board can be used as well, another $80 or so. Think of
the
ability to dodge your opponent simply by leaning, or run away from a
monster
by, well, running.
Anyhow, it is an exciting concept, what do you guys think?
Later,
che
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