The idea of using the analogue to steer and swinging the Wiimote to attack your opponents just sounds right to me.
But how likely is this to actually happen? EA's Wii strategy so far has been pretty casual/kid friendly, with their latest more hardcore game (Skate it*) failing to get much traction off the start. And while EA might be wanting to get a larger slice of the Wii pie, they might consider such a move a risk, and frankly, they're probably not going to take many risks right now.
So where else can I get my motorbike riding, opponent clubbing kicks?
Motor Raid!
The Sega Arcade game is kind of like Road Rash meets Excite Bike. I just played it in an arcade in Seoul and while it wasn't terrific, it doesn't have to be. It just needs to be an existing IP with a Road Rash like feel. Because quite frankly, this game is more likely to get made.
Just look how Sega is treating the Wii. It's not only their primary console, but they're giving it adult/hardcore/gamer games. They're also reviving old IP's all over the place. And more importantly, they have experience developing high speed futuristic racers for Nintendo platforms. F-Zero GX for the Cube is one of the best damn racers ever made. So Sega, why not revive an existing IP with terrific Wiimote implementation that draws on your existing expertise? Wouldn't it be nice if your 90's Road Rash rip off becomes the new Road Rash a decade later? I think so.
*I think it's EA's fault the game failed, but that's for another thread.
I'm a mod, come to me if there's mod'n to do.
Chrizum is the best thing to happen to the internet, Period.
Serves me right for challenging his sales predictions!
Bet with dsisister44: Red Steel 2 will sell 1 million within it's first 365 days of sales.
