I Can't Resist

I try not to devote too much time here to video game news, I usually try to restrict myself to occasional game links and even more occasional reviews or recommendations. I figure anyone interested in the gaming news will already be following it elsewhere, and I don't have the time to try to keep up.

But I couldn't let this one go by, I've been waiting for the announcement of Nintendo's revolutionary controller for their next console for a long time, and it's finally here.

I don't think I'm alone in being surprised that it looks like a TV remote control, but having watched the teaser video, I was blown away by the possibilities. It seems to operate like some kind of VR handset, tracking movement, rotation, positioning, so that you can control the game with your hand movements. Attachments for traditional and new control methods are promised- a control stick attachment is shown in the picture.

So next time you see someone tilting and rocking in their chairs as they play, as if pleading for more response, remember they're just ahead of their time.

If you want to see the videos, or what the major gaming news sites are saying, I'd suggest you start at 4 color rebellion. (UPDATE: Kotaku posted this nice list of links to articles on all the big sites.)