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Trailer Review: Eyepet - Wii Killer?

Posted by Cole Stryker



Probably not, but this thing still looks like it would be a total blast for kids, moreso than any Wii game I've yet seen. It reminds me of those old Sega holographic laserdisc arcade games with the cowboy and the princess in which it was impossible to survive for longer than thirty seconds. I'd never play this, but I know plenty of munchkins who would. There's loads of opportunity with this technogy, much more than is hinted at here.

If this footage had been released a few years ago, would the PS3 have fared much better on release? Between this, Playstation Home, and Little Big Planet, Sony looks ready to court a younger audience. Better late than never, I guess. If the console wasn't so expensive, I'd wager that this game would be every bit as popular as Wii Sports, or even those stupid Tamagotchis and Furbies. I can definitely see my niece having more fun with a virtual pet than a Mii avatar. There's probably room for some pop psychology there, but I'll just let you enjoy the video.

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Roto13 said:

I might get this game even though I know I'd get bored of it pretty quick. It's just too cool to not experience.

August 27, 2008 11:32 AM

Nadia Oxford said:

It looks really cute, but I have to agree that the potential to get bored is certainly there. It's still a programmed creature: it will have a limited range of reactions and emotions that you'll end up seeing over and over again.

That said, how will it interact with the penis that some ten year old will inevitably draw for it?

August 27, 2008 11:44 AM

Derrick Sanskrit said:

Better yet, how will it react to the penis that some fourteen year old will inevitably present to it?

I see a whole new play mechanic here, building an obstacle course on your coffee table with sex toys and watching the virtual creature run around. HOURS of fun right there! The ultimate party game!

August 27, 2008 2:37 PM

Demaar said:

This is the kind of game that will just get forgotten about... unless Sony is smart enough to let you install it to your hard drive and not require the disc. If you had an on demand pet that's there no matter what game you have in the tray... well, that'd be friggen sweet.

They should think of a way to build the functionality into the XMB now that I think about it. Imagine every time you boot up your PS3, there it is ready for a quick play before you boot up a game of Little Big Planet.

August 28, 2008 10:28 AM

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