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Ubisoft says they're taking a 'huge risk' making Red Steel 2 MotionPlus only

by rawmeatcowboy
11 May 2009
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“It’s a huge risk. We have no idea what the penetration rate for Wii MotionPlus will be. We assume high. We would like it to be high. I would love to say to you that it’ll be compatible with just a regular controller, but the gameplay simply isn’t there without MotionPlus. That core experience just isn’t there without it.” - Jason Vandenberghe, creative director of Red Steel 2

It’s definitely a huge risk, but I think Ubisoft will come out just fine. With Tiger Woods and Wii Sports Resort both coming out long before Red Steel 2, as well as the MotionPlus device on its own, I think there will be a sizable accessory install base before the Swordsman comes out to play.

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