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Miyamoto tells us why we don't need Rock Band or Guitar Hero

Destructoid writes: "One of the games Nintendo really wanted to sell at their press conference was Wii Music. Nintendo's game of invisible instruments seems to pale in comparison to the more competitive music games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Today, Shigeru Miyamoto talked to multiplayerblog about why consumers should want to own Wii Music over the new music offerings from Harmonix and Neversoft:

'What I find what is fun about music [games] is when you really get into a good rhythm and you have a great time performing. But the challenge is then, how do you do that in a way where people don't have to worry about hitting the wrong note or making a mistake? So, that's really been our focus with designing Wii Music.'

So, the fact that Wii Music will provide us with the opportunity to act like we're playing a game is the reason why we should gravitate towards the title? I'm sorry, but the idea seems to be lost on me. I realize every game doesn't have to be competitive, but at the same rate, there has to be something present that is more engrossing than our own imaginations. I understand the sentiment when relating it to the uber-casual gamer, but for everyone? I guess we'll have to see later when we get our hands on it."
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Published: 526 days 13 hours ago | News | E3 2008 | Wii
 
 

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iamtehpwn - 526 days 12 hours ago
1 - Wii Music is a pretty cool game
I wouldn't pay full retail price of $50 for it, but if It's 20-30, I'll definitely do that.

WiiMusic Inspires creative among other things. Rock Band and Guitar hero are simply soundtracks with game specific controllers.
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Torch - 526 days 11 hours ago
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"But the challenge is then, how do you do that in a way where people don't have to worry about hitting the wrong note or making a mistake?"

Actually, the REAL challenge for Nintendo is to convince their market that there really IS a point for one to bat away blindly in thin air without missing a single note of their uh, "music."

Incentive or objective = Zero

Those guys all looked when like my baby boys aimlessly hammer away at their Fisher Price "instruments"...and the reps didn't even miss a SINGLE note of the Super Mario theme in the process!

Impressive!

...Ah, No.
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Panthers - 526 days 11 hours ago
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Ya I can turn on my radio and play air guitar anytime I want to, I just dont want to look like a dumbass.

That is what you would look like playing this.
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gamerosity - 526 days 11 hours ago
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LOL, I agree with you Torch. What is the point of a game that you can never lose? Without the possibility of losing, you'll never feel the sense of accomplishment when you win. I'd readily admit that it looks pretty neat, but under that criteria, I'd call Wii Music an "interactive experience" moreso than a game.
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sidar - 526 days 11 hours ago
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@Panthers,
The whole point of it is to "play" the note when ever you feel like.

As long a note is suppose to play, you can hit the button at any given time to variate the music.
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Jamzz - 526 days 11 hours ago
3 - Hmmm...
I wonder how John Mayer feels about Wii music.
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Baka-akaB - 526 days 11 hours ago
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Challenge ??? I think it's pretty obvious it's marketed towards non gamers ... and that they'll lap it up .

It will bore them real fast , but they'll enjoy seeing their movement reproduced , while without any hit or miss for notes . It's air guiter again in an even dumber way
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halo2_redvsblue - 526 days 11 hours ago
5 - You know why Miyamoto says we don't
He Didn't make the game. He insulted Halo, Twisted Metal, God of War and Other games that are Big that he Didn't make or that are on every system other than the Wii. I lost all my respect for Miyamoto.
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sidar - 526 days 11 hours ago
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He did not insulted halo XD
He only said that he is not going for that demograph.
Twisted metal, he only asked why you would do that from a point to understand it.

As for God of war, dont know bout that.
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iamtehpwn - 526 days 11 hours ago
5.2 - Miyamoto has created better stuff
than anything you listed.
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aiphanes - 526 days 10 hours ago
5.3 - It looks like we got a nintendo fanboy among us...
I have never seen a nintendo fanboy on N4G....Would you really rather play nintendo music, or Rock Band 2 or the new Guitar Hero game?
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Lemons - 526 days ago
5.4 - @ 5.2
The development teams Miyamoto has worked with have created some stunning titles. I think Miyamoto (although no doubt creative) is more of a front man and is often unfairly credited for the hard work of others.

However, back to Wii Music which does looks truly dire. Its a shame seeing Nintendo produce this kind of nonsense considering some of the truly innovative titles they have created in the past. 'Wii Muzak' may be a more appropriate title.
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sidar - 525 days 23 hours ago
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@aiphanes,

I pick Megaman 9.
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iamtehpwn - 525 days 18 hours ago
5.6 - aiphanes, actually, I'm not a Nintendo fanboy
But Music games are a TOTAL rip off. I mean, if I got Rock band over Wiimusic, that would be great, if it was free, But you gotta be on LSD if you think I'm gonna pay $170 for a game like that. No way. I could buy 3-4 ACTUAL games for that price. Then they want to Charge you for DLC? That's LAUGHABLE.
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VirusE - 526 days 11 hours ago
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Let me guess..... cause nintendo didnt make it and doesnt make a profit from it?
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Adamalicious - 526 days 11 hours ago
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Miyamoto just makes me sad these days.
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Kigmal - 526 days 11 hours ago
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So why the hell were they touting Guitar Hero On Tour at their press conference? Wow .....
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Torch - 526 days 11 hours ago
9.1 - @Fux4Bux
LOL!...Bubbles.
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LeShin - 526 days 10 hours ago
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"Holy god wtf?!!? Just get on with it and make the controller with 1 button labeled "WIN"."

LMFAO!!!!! may I introduce "Contender for N4g comment of the year"

You got my vote! lol Bubbles!
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mistertwoturbo - 526 days 7 hours ago
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"Just get on with it and make the controller with 1 button labeled "WIN". "

bwahahahahahahaha that literally made me crack up in real life.

best quote i've ever seen in N4G thus far.
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sidar - 526 days 11 hours ago
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Good example of a narrow minded person, not every one can play guitar or drums.
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Baka-akaB - 526 days 9 hours ago
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And i can buy a gun and shoot people ... geez i cant believe you people buy that stuff ...
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mistertwoturbo - 526 days 6 hours ago
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yeah i agree. why in the world will you wanna buy Halo 3 when you can shoot demented aliens in real life. the nerve of some people.
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Deios - 526 days 11 hours ago
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What were they thinking when they made this game? They don't stand a chance against Rock Band or Guitar Hero.
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Smacktard - 526 days 9 hours ago
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Actually, they do. Unfortunately.
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gotgamedotcom - 526 days 10 hours ago
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I can see why Miyamoto gravitated this way. Nintendo has been catering increasingly towards casual gamers, and lets face it, casual gamers don't like the pressure of competition. Whether Wii Music will succeed or not really depends on the gameplay because I can see the causal gaming crowd eating this up.
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SRuN4 - 526 days 10 hours ago
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I still dont understand why this guy is put on a pedestal by everyone, like I know why but I guess I just dont get it.
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Bubble Buddy - 526 days 10 hours ago
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Feel sorry for hardcore gamers who only have Wii...
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Mayle - 526 days 10 hours ago
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whats up with nintendo telling us what we need...Im not going to play this or animal crossing ever (unless wii music is free)
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lolwutballs - 526 days 9 hours ago
16 - wow...too much hate
didn't you guys notice they missed notes? this game is not about hitting the right button..it's about following the rythm...

so you DO press the button at the right timing..but not a particular button.

I think it looks really fun, because it gives you the opportunity to play faster or slower etc etc...I think you guys missed that part...but oh, well ^_^
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Lemons - 525 days 23 hours ago
16.1 - Actually ..
.. I think you will find that most "didn't" miss the part where it allows you to play faster or slower and press the button to the rhythm.

In actual fact, I think you will find that most just found the ability to do all of that to be mind numbingly boring, and quite simply not that much fun. However if that is what floats your boat then at least Nintendo have found their audience.

Enjoy.
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Eagle_of_Heaven - 526 days 9 hours ago
17 - nintendo
has become a joke tbh i have no interest in them anymore as they have classed me out of their plans i have no reason to buy or play any of their products. Even the gamecube had some decent games...
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wingway - 526 days 9 hours ago
18 - what the hell
i don't know about everyone else but having people tell me what i need and don't need pisses me off and right now what i don't need is wii music
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blindfromthesun - 525 days 14 hours ago
19 - What hardcore gamer is interested in Wii Music?
Also, quite arrogant of Nintendo assuming people would want their game over Rock Band or Guitar Hero. Nintendo always makes sure to promoted their games above and beyond anyone else developing for the system.
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Mausenheimmer - 525 days 14 hours ago
20 - Someone tell me...
What is the difference between Wii Music and just playing Air Guitar?
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