Topic: RUMORS: PilotWiings?

[Karl Castaneda #2]

Is a new Pilotwings game in the works? PGC explores.

Nintendo fans have been clamoring for a new iteration of the beloved Pilotwings franchise for quite some time now. Three years ago, Factor 5 was rumored to be on the project, but since they've pledged support exclusively to the PS3, we can rule out that possibility with some certainty. However, that's not to say that there isn't a new game in the works, especially if we're to believe 1up.com's Sam Kennedy in his recent blog post, where he said the following:    

And that's where the Revolution comes in. It's Nintendo's big effort to get rid of that barrier and to create something that everyone can enjoy. Microsoft's been talking about how the industry needs to reach 1 billion gamers, and as far as I can see their best efforts have been Bejewled and Zuma on Xbox Live Arcade. Sure, not everything companies do on the Revolution will be great (honestly, I've tried playing an FPS on it and I don't find it an improvement over today's controllers), but there will be some games that really show the universal appeal of the console. Friends of mine tell me Pilotwings is absolutely perfect - it's something anyone can pick up and enjoy. Nintendo's changing all of the rules - they've created an experience anyone can enjoy. They've created a system for everyone.    

While it sounds definite, I've got my doubts. Kennedy might just be referencing the Pilotwings-like tech demo that was shown off at TGS this past September. At this time, we don't believe Nintendo has demoed any first-party Wii games to the media, at least not in America. So unless he's talking about someone being treated to a very rare demo at NCL in Kyoto, it sounds suspect.    

That being said, a new Pilotwings does sound likely as a Wii game. Nintendo's renewed interest in the franchise can be inferred from the aforementioned tech demo, and the series would work quite well with the innovative controller. As an eventual title, PGC is confident that it's on the way. Whether it is currently in development, though, is a different question.    

In closing, while Sam Kennedy's candid statement may or may not be right on the mark, the thought of a future release of the acclaimed flight simulation has a high percentage of truth to it.

[Bill Aurion]

If they confused PILOTWINGS with a flight tech demo that takes place in Delfino Plaza from Mario Sunshine, I'm going to be a few levels above "severely pissed"...

[GoldenPhoenix]

Ignoring his Pilotwings post, I find his FPS comment to be a bunch of crap to be honest, I see no reason why FPSes wouldn't be vastly improved control wise with the Wiimote. Maybe he is referencing the Metroid Prime 2 wiimote controls?

[matt oz]

I lurve Pilotwings.  In all honesty, that would make me buy the new system more than a Zelda or Mario game.

[Infernal Monkey]

^ Agreed ten thousand percent. Birdman over beautiful landscapes at a steady frame rate plz Nintendo.

[blackfootsteps]

I read it as: "Pilotwings [would be] perfect ..."
As in its the type of game perfectly suited to the Wii and its control method. I think his friends are referring to the two current Pilotwings games.

[TheYoungerPlumber]

Oh God, please let there not be a shitton of games named with double-iis for no good reason, like Pilotwiings.

[Bill Aurion]

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Originally posted by: blackfootsteps
I read it as: "Pilotwings [would be] perfect ..."
As in its the type of game perfectly suited to the Wii and its control method.

Read the quote again and you'll see this makes absolutely no sense in context...

[couchmonkey]

He could even be referencing one of the older games...if he's never played any PilotWings game, I'd say "anyone can pick up and enjoy" describes all of them.  Still, PilotWings on Wii just makes too much sense.  I didn't play too much of the Super NES version, but PilotWings 64 was already a great non-gamer game, and it would work beautifully with the controller.

I also doubt his claim that the remote is no better than regular controllers for FPSs.  Personally, I used to like regular controllers more than a keyboard and mouse, but once I got used to the setup, I realized a mouse does offer better accuracy.  I still dislike using the keyboard to move, though.

[Mario323]

Seriously!?  You would rather see PILOT WINGS than a new Mario or Zelda game!?  Wow.......what about Leisure Suit Larry?  Would you rather buy the Wii if they had that than a new IP or, I don't know...Metroid Prime 3?  Please forgive my blutness but you are either baked or just plain stupid.  

[Requiem]

And you sir, have probably never played PilotWings nor have the imagination to picture what it would be like with the NRC.


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