Wii Hope

At this point in my life, I do not pledge 100% allegiance to any one particular console. I am not a fan of Microsoft, but because of how well-implemented their LIVE system is and their large library of games, I use my 360 the most. I had really high hopes for the PS3, and feel it is the most capable, but their online system leaves a lot to be desired. (Well, at least it's free.) Admittedly, I don't think anything makes me cringe more than the Wii. I want to love it. I really do, but Nintendo keeps pissing me off. It's the only system you can get Scene it? Twilight and The Bachelor and Bachelorette game is exclusive to Nintendo.

Yesterday, I was picking up craft foam for my Momohime costume. (Which is ironically a character from a Wii game I absolutely love.) I decided to look through the spring and summer pattern catalogs when I came across this, a sewing pattern called "workout accessories." It includes: a case for your Wiimotes and balance board, a headband and slippers. I'm not entirely sure who works out wearing slippers and a polo shirt, and I doubt many people travel with their balance board and Wiimotes. Looks like The Simplicity Creative Group was trying capitalize of the Wii Fit's success. (This sort of reminds me of when Obama became president and the most ridiculous merchandise came out; from commemorative plates to dildos.)

The fact this pattern exists tells me the same people looking through pattern catalog books for dog clothes and prom dresses are buying the Nintendo Wii. That's why the Wii makes me (and every other gamer who owns one) cry inside. I keep insisting it's going to get better. I don't have this $200 white box sitting under my TV for nothing. These are the reasons I insist:

Fragile Dreams - An adventure game developed by Namco where you play a boy wandering around a macabre world of ghosts and demons.

Monster Hunter Tri - It's been explained to me as "an adult's Pokemon." I was always interested in it, and now it's being localized for a system I have.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 - The first game was named Game of the Year by IGN. Now there's no longer a secret code on the cover saying U R gay, let's see what this one has in store for us.

Metroid: Other M - Team Ninja.

Guilty Party - I think it's great to see a Disney game that is not based off any of their movies. I look forward to checking out what's been called a cross between Zack and Wiki and Clue.

Epic Mickey - Warren Spector.

Wii Ware:

Max and the Magic Marker - A challenging 2D platformer that uses cute looks and real geometry.

Cave Story - Missed this one-man made game on the PC? Well, here it is on your Wii!

Fristle is a fellow gamer (who also happens to be my boyfriend). Last November, I made an extended visit to his house on the East Coast and I brought my Wii with me. I wanted to show him it was a good console to have. I brought most of my games, and I feel like I failed in trying to prove the Wii's worth. Though, with all these upcoming games, maybe I can bring it back next November and show that it is worth it.