Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Yeah right!!!

Imitation is flattering is it not?  I’m sure Nintendo feels awfully flattered to have Microsoft and its Xbox 360 console blessing the latest addition to its accessory lineup that I hereby dub the XMote.  Trust me it’s better than the real name of this thing.  Anyway, during a presentation at the Game Developer’s Conference, Performance Designed Products unveiled the Gametrak Freedom.  It’s a new motion controller being developed for the Xbox 360 and PS3 that looks very similar to Nintendo’s Wiimote.  Okay, let’s face it.  It’s a pretty exact duplicate.

The Freedom controller will debut on the Xbox 360 this Fall and there are already 3rd party games being developed for it.  I’ve never hidden my opinions of the Nintendo Wii nor my lack of interest to ever play it so I can’t say that I’m at all interested in this latest news.  PDP is of course claiming that this motion controller will be unlike any other including the Wiimote.  The Freedom system includes two sensor bars placed or mounted to the sides of a display, which communicate with an ultrasonic emitter built into the Freedom controller.

Are you ready for a new age of gaming on the Xbox 360?  In2Games, a UK based game developer, is currently set to launch a title named Squeeballs alongside the controller.  It’s a mini-game heavy title being designed specifically for the Xmote or Freedom.  I must admit that I’m at a loss for words currently.

There’s no price attached just yet so start saving your pennies now.  What say you?

[via Unscripted 360]

So, is everyone ready for family online gaming on the 360 so their kids can get cussed out by a 14 year old kid that acts like he’s got comedic Tourette’s?

Gotta Love Wii Bowling

I'm sorry, but I can never get enough of these clips. This one is particularly good. For those that think this may be fake, listen very carefully. You can hear him hit the controller with his leg. Plus it looks like he was going for a 300 game. All I see up there are strikes. That may be why he was filming it.

Xbox 360 Wiimote Coming This Year, Code Name: Newton

Well it looks like Microsoft is jumping on the Wii bandwagon with their own version of the Wiimote. Microsoft confirmed that they're in development of a Xbox 360 motion sensitive controller similar to the Wii controller, with a code name of Newton. The 360mote will have a LED sensor bar (like the Wii), but will one up the Wii by having a built in microphone. Jesus Diaz from Gizmodo did a great mock up job, base on MTV's sketch.

No release date has been announced, but it's rumored for late '08.

[8bitjoystick via Gizmodo]

Reason #1 Of Why You Shouldn't Own A Wii

Wii Sports Accident

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This is why Nintendo decided not to let anyone make a light saber add-on for the Wii-mote controller. And there's something to be said about not having to flap your arms around to play a game.

The Wii is just not for me.....