E3 08 - Wii MotionPlus & Wii Music

Add-on for the Wii-mote which will improve the motion controls for the controller will be bundled with Wii Sports Resort (next spring).

Looks as though the add-on works well and dramatically increases the possibilities for developers to create games that are more intune with the gamers movements.

Shigeru Miyamoto (the dude) introduces Wii-music! A music game that uses the Wii-mote (including nunchuk) and the Wii Balance Board. Wii Music is focused on allowing everyone to "experience the joy" of creating music. Instead of following on-screen commands you just move the controller (or push a button) to the timing you want and the game will pick a note for you that matches the tune of the song. For example, if you want to play the saxophone you just hit the buttons when you want to play a note and the game decide on the correct note to play.

The drum mode is different as you have to actually hit the correct pads and symbols (displayed on-screen) to create the correct sounds. The Wii Balance Board is used to hit the foot pedals. Lessons are included to touch you about playing the drums.

Classic Nintendo tunes will be included to play in the game i.e. Mario theme, F-Zero them etc.