I think the Wii library needs to accept titles of this sort, in keeping with Nintendo's goal (and obligation, for business reasons if nothing else) to be the videogame console for EVERYONE this generation. Nintendo can use this opportunity to demonstrate that it's NOT the self-appointed censor for its platforms. And it's not like this is "Mario's Manhunt" -- the title is clearly aimed at an audience that's willing to go for a bloody, gory ride. The gut reactions everyone is expressing about the very concept supports the idea that Wii controls ARE more viscerally involving than button-pressing. We're not sure we WANT to play, or enjoy, this game; somewhere inside our moral alarms are being triggered by the idea itself, which makes it a bold and interesting undertaking in many ways. This game could be a lot of fun in a sheer black comedy way -- from IGN's preview, it seems to be SO over-the-top that it begs not to be taken seriously and could be a terrific guilty pleasure. Or, if (gasp) it approaches the level of art, it could be seen as an ironic commentary on violence -- criticizing it by exaggeration and parody, while at the same time capitalizing on it. This is something other most media can't do in quite the same way, and I think it's worth exploring in games now and then.
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