Kinecting the Dots: Where Motion Gaming Needs to Change

Rob Williams · 11-05-2010, 12:31 AM

With the three major console developers having launched their respective motion technologies, the hungry demand for games that get people out of their chairs is being fed. But does that mean that current implementations are perfect? I don't think so, and attempt to explain the reasons why.

You can read the full editorial and flame it here!

Optix · 11-05-2010, 01:46 PM

OriginalJoeCool · 11-05-2010, 05:54 PM

I have to agree with you, Rob, on pretty much all points. Motion gaming isn't really all that appealing to me. I'd rather use the controller or keyboard/mouse for most things. If I need exercise, I usually just go for a walk!

madstork91 · 11-06-2010, 11:04 AM

I liked the Wii... For wii sports, and wii play. Past that, mario kart was ... well... annoying somewhat to play.

The games using the classic controller were awesome games, but lacked the generational ability.

Brawl, Zelda, Dragon ball, and the two games at the start of this post were about it in fun factor for me. Everything else was lack luster, and horribad.

11-05-2010, 12:31 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Kinecting the Dots: Where Motion Gaming Needs to Change With the three major console developers having launched their respective motion technologies, the hungry demand for games that get people out of their chairs is being fed. But does that mean that current implementations are perfect? I don't think so, and attempt to explain the reasons why. You can read the full editorial and flame it here! __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

11-06-2010, 11:04 AM	#4
madstork91 The One, The Only... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 1,434	I liked the Wii... For wii sports, and wii play. Past that, mario kart was ... well... annoying somewhat to play. The games using the classic controller were awesome games, but lacked the generational ability. Brawl, Zelda, Dragon ball, and the two games at the start of this post were about it in fun factor for me. Everything else was lack luster, and horribad. __________________ ..

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11-05-2010, 05:54 PM	#3
OriginalJoeCool Tech Monkey Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 616	I have to agree with you, Rob, on pretty much all points. Motion gaming isn't really all that appealing to me. I'd rather use the controller or keyboard/mouse for most things. If I need exercise, I usually just go for a walk!