E308: Wii Music trailer

Posted Jul 15th 2008 3:30PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Video

Nintendo just released new footage from Wii Music, which got a lot more interesting (and it was already neat!) now that we know it will also use the Balance Board. That's good news for everyone who didn't have room for yet another drumkit ... but not as good as this video. Check it out for yourself!

Gallery: Wii Music

Tags: E3-2008, e308, music, rhythm, trailer, wii-music

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-15-2008 @ 3:46PM

winto said...

I'm sure this is the dumbest game idea in existence.

7-16-2008 @ 12:56AM

Drahken said...

I must dispute that claim.

Three words: Barbie Horse Adventure.

7-15-2008 @ 3:53PM

Lijik said...

Yay. I can play through preset music or jam on a drum. Awesome.
I was actually really interested in Wii Music until I learned more about it.

7-15-2008 @ 4:11PM

TheCoats said...

I have been watching the drumming and thinking about when they were using it at E3 I havent seen anyone you anything other then the snare base and cymbols......hope it is fully functional......

7-15-2008 @ 4:37PM

Errol said...

The only thing that gets me excited is the drumming.
The guitars sounds nothing like guitars at all, it's like its all... midi sounds?!
I hope Nintendo proves me wrong, though.

7-15-2008 @ 4:42PM

Waffala said...

I was kind of thinking this game might be interesting at first, but now I've lost all hope, no scores, really cheesy sounds and inaccurate controls? I'll pass, where's electroplankton Wii?

7-15-2008 @ 5:08PM

cbylife said...

one word; dumbness!

7-15-2008 @ 5:32PM

BrandonIT said...

I am still very excited for this game. This is for music people who want to experience "playing" music instead of just trying to "reproduce" music ala Guitar Hero & Rock Band.

From what I could tell from the E3 demo, it looks like individual users have control over their tempo and note-timing. For example, if I want to hold out this sax note for a few beats longer than normal, I can do that. Not so in GH & RB.

I'm still very interested in this. Now if we can figure out what kinds of music will be available.

7-15-2008 @ 6:13PM

Qu1kSlvr said...

Well all i can say is its about time. We saw this 2 years ago and heard pretty much nothing until now. I think this will be pretty fun, given the circumstances. There are cases in which GH and RB just arent needed to have a fun music induced time. albeit it does seem childish to "imagine playing an instrument" it certainly deserves a try.

7-15-2008 @ 6:40PM

Hughesmar said...

This game is definitely on the "wait and see" list.

7-15-2008 @ 7:46PM

Soiden said...

Looks interesting and fun. I just hope it has a lot of songs, and DLC.

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