The 2008 GDC(Game Developers Conference) takes place February 18-22 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Here's part of the article I came across that tells you what Nintendo plans to talk about and who will be speaking at the show.....
Wii Fit project head Takao Sawano, Super Smash Bros. series developer Masahiro Sakurai and Wii Menu chief Takashi Aoyama will all be flying to San Francisco to share what they've done to create the latest gaming juggernauts.
Aoyama will tee off with how his team created the now famous interface of the Nintendo Wii game console characterized by channels and non-gaming online extras. Their approach, which has proven friendly to users of all ages, is credited as a big factor in the Wii's success.
In a talk titled "Wii Fit Creating a Brand New Interface for the Home Console", Sawano will let the public in on what went on behind the scenes of Nintendo's latest hit. The Wii Fit software works in tandem with the Balance Board peripheral to simulate yoga and pilates workouts. The combination has taken Japan by storm, selling more than a million units in less than a month.
Lastly, there's Sakurai who will talk about his experience in developing a game series with an all-star cast and how he and his team were successful in blending all the big elements for a cohesive and addictive fighting game. Super Smash Bros. Brawl may be a little late, but that doesn't make this talk any less appealing.
Not much left to read, but here's the link to the article for those that want it....
Nintendo to banner Wii Fit, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wii Menu at GDC 2008 - Nintendo Wii News - QJ.NET
01-17-2008, 02:19 AM
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