Peter Molyneux criticises Wii-mote

Industry big-wig Peter Molyneux has cast doubt over including motion-sensoring in next-gen consoles, including the Wii-mote and PS3 pad.

Speaking at the Leipzig Games Convention, Molyneux commented on the problematic issues faced with such devices, arguing that it is impractical to use for long periods of time. “I think motion-sensitivity is very, very useful, but I think the obvious way of doing it - unless you’re dealing with a 15 to 20 minute experience at most of actually being hugely physical - is not where the opportunity lies here,”  he said.

“I think it’s a more creative medium. It’s not turning a controller into a sword… You cannot do it for 20 hours.”

Molyneux admitted he first took to the notion of the Wii-mote, regarding it as “brilliant! But then I realised, when I looked at myself in the mirror, I actually looked really stupid.”

Expect more information from Leipzig as the week continues.