Final Fantasy Fans Are Far Too Sensitive About The Xbox 360 [Clips]

At the big Final Fantasy XIII launch at the HMV store in London, fans show their disapproval of the prospect of winning a free Xbox 360 bundle. Really guys? More

Introducing WIIWAA, the Wii plush puppet game!

Gothenburg, 18th November 2009. Independent game development studio ZOINK GAMES AB have released a video revealing the concept behind their upcoming Wii game.

“Wiiwaa” is the working title for a new video game for the Nintendo Wii home entertainment system under development at Zoink Games. The idea for this game is as stunning as it is unique: the game ships with a special plush toy puppet that has a slot into which the Wii’s motion sensitive controller can be inserted. The game is then played simply by moving the puppet. Movements the player applies to the puppet are reflected by the character in the game.

In the game, the player takes care of a cute little Wiiwaa creature as he explores a lush game universe, plays various minigames and unravels a fantastic adventure story.

“Use your Wiiwaa puppet to control this little fellow just like a puppeteer would do. Walk, jump, dance, do crazy somersaults – whatever you do with your Wiiwaa puppet directly affects the Wiiwaa in the game. This innovative control system makes it super intuitive to tell the creature where to go and what to do. I don’t think there has ever been a simpler and more natural way to play a videogame. Just pop in your controller and your Wiiwaa comes to life on the screen!” comments Klaus Lyngeled, Creative Director at Zoink Entertainment and originator of the concept. “The Wiiwaa plush toy expands the game from the screen and into the living room. Your hero and friend is right there with you, and you can continue playing with him even after the game console has been switched off.”

Gameplay in WIIWAA is all about movement and rythm. All gameplay mechanics require you to move the puppet in a certain unique way. The game features more than a dozen different minigames that each introduce new gameplay. The game also requires you to permanently look after the well-being of your Wiiwaa creature and make sure it is clean, well fed and gets enough sleep and recreation.

Lyngeled is convinced of the tremendous potential of the product: “Wiiwaa is a game that transcends gender and age. Kids will appreciate the simplicity of it and how natural it feels to play. With this game, parents provide non-violent, intelligent entertainment for their kids that even motivates them to exercise their physique and train their coordination skills. But it is not strictly a game for kids – like in a Pixar movie, there is something in there for everyone. Grown-up gamers too will enjoy the action, the humor and the freshness of the experience. We are working hard to make sure the game is enjoyable for the whole family and for all age groups.”

More footage from the game will be released regularly through Zoink’s website and Youtube channel.

Zoink Games is currently looking for publishing and distribution partners worldwide. More information about the game can be found on the Internet at www.wiiwaaworld.com.

About ZOINK Games
ZOINK Games is a game development studio specializing on innovative, highly creative video games with a positive attitude. ZOINK Games was founded by Klaus Lyngeled, formerly of Shiny Entertainment, and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.
www.zoinkgames.com
info@zoinkgames.com

PETA Doesn’t Want You To Buy The Ringling Bros. Game [Protest]

PETA doesn’t want you rushing to the store to pick up the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus game for the Wii on November 10th without considering elephant abuse. I know you all had your heart set on purchasing Take-Two’s Ringling Bros. circus game for the Wii next week, and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is going to let you finish, but they suggest you first consider alleged abuses heaped by the staff of the world-famous circus on elephants and tigers every day. They’ve been investigating the circus for quite some time, and feel that the truth might keep you from purchasing the game. “During our investigation Ringling performed at new venues week after week, but its abuse of animals did not change. Our investigator captured workers on video as they beat and whipped elephants dozens of times in venues across the country. We also documented workers use sharp tools called bullhooks to jab and yank elephants by their sensitive skin. The abuses we filmed were captured backstage-hidden from public view-right before elephants were forced to walk onstage and perform. ” They’ve even got a video up at their website , showing Ringling Bros. employees smacking around elephants, which is pretty ballsy considering how daunting an angry elephant would be. Luckily for the handlers, the elephants stay calm, barely registering the various slaps and taps they are given. Slightly shocking, I suppose, but will it probably won’t keep people from buying the game. The fact that it’s a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus game for the Nintendo Wii, on the other hand, will definitely stop people from buying it.

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PETA Doesn’t Want You To Buy The Ringling Bros. Game [Protest]