I was giving up gaming completely after playing constantly since PONG. Every game seemed like been there, done that with prettier graphics and the controllers, which I never liked, were getting more frustrating.
The Wii with simple intuitive control put the fun back and with Motion+ coming, I'm gaming more and having the kind of fun I had when I got my N64.
I can appreciate the hyper-realistic, hyper-violent offerings of the HD machines but I guess the world has given me enough bloodshed to last. I’ve had to go to document enough real urban murder scenes that I could never enjoy a game like GTA. But give me that little plastic steering wheel and turn on Mario Karts and that’s my idea of fun. Plus Wii Fit has helped me lose … well let’s just say a LOT of weight and noticeably improved my balance.
I know there are people who think the Wii is destroying gaming but I think it’s brought my kind of gaming back. Gaming for fun.








