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Friday, October 23, 2009

Games Wiierce!

Posted by The Stranger Testing Department on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM

ECITY BLUES / STRANGER FLICKR
Make it work!

The Wii just became a little less regrettable, or maybe a little more so, with the announcement of a Project Runway game for the console. Design and construct video outfits at the whim of catty little avatars, then hop on your Wii Fit board and wobble down the runway or take action shots to score points to... well... to keep playing, I guess. Could it possibly be fun? It would be awesome if the developer is permitted to double down on the camp, but tie-in games pretty much never take risks. At least it should be good for a night or two of drunken Wii mayhem while you're waiting for Season 7 to arrive.

Bonus: Variety says "Sponsors that are integrated into the series may also appear in the game," so it's another delightful step forward toward the universalization of product placement.

The Stranger Testing Department is Rob Lightner and Paul Hughes.

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why is the Wii regrettable?

Posted by rara avis on October 23, 2009 at 10:14 AM

I think they should really capture the market by making some kind of wii drinking game.

Posted by kristinbell

on October 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM

Regrettable? huh?

Posted by I'm 85 Years Old on October 23, 2009 at 10:17 AM

I think this will give ET for the Atari a run for it's money.

Posted by UNPAID COMMENTER on October 23, 2009 at 10:20 AM

Yes, regrettable. I actually resold my Wii after playing Zelda when it first came out. There hasn't been a really good game since; this certainly doesn't make me want to rush out and buy one, and I'm a girl who watches some Project Runway.

Posted by alight on October 23, 2009 at 10:23 AM