Monday, April 21, 2008

Wii Fit US Reception Uncertain but DS Connectivity a Possibility

Nintendo is doing all it can to promote Wii Fit in the US as it prepares to release the game to Americans on May 19. Nintendo Mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto has been out in full force showing gamers how it’s done himself by pulling out some yoga moves as part of the promotion for Nintendo’s game that’s good for you.

Miyamoto has been impressed seeing the title sell over 2 million copies in Japan but is uncertain if it will see the same level of success in the US. He says that it is hard to predict due to the cultural and lifestyle differences between the US and Japan. As American families generally spend less time together what type of role the game will play may vary.

Miyamoto also suggested the idea of Wii Fit interacting with the Nintendo DS while he was showing off his sweet Wii Fit moves. He said he ‘flirted’ with the idea of DS and Wii connectivity with Wii Fit and has left the door open for that in the future.

When asked what the creative mind of Miyamoto would be working on next he confirmed he was working on the Wii some more, but recently had his burning desire to create another Pikmin game rekindled.

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