Finally, a quick look at Wii Music. Yes, the game that Nintendo opened its E3 2006 press conference with exists, and the characters still don't have arms. Wii Music wasn't playable at Nintendo's press conference, but Nintendo did hold a stage demonstration for attendees. Taking to the Wiimote and nunchuck controllers was Nintendo's own sound team!
Players will be able to select from around 40 instruments, including folk guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, maracas and marimba. Six characters take part in a performance, although the game only supports up to four human players. You're free to go at the game by yourself, with the CPU taking care of the remaining parts.
Gameplay is timing based. You have to time your button presses with notes. The controls vary depending on the instrument. With the trumpet, you use A and B on the Wiimote. For the drums, you shake the Wiimote and nunchuck.
Some instruments have extra playing options, though. With the trumpet, you can aim the Wiimote up and down to simulate an increase in blowing strength. With the guitar, you can hold down the C button to get single notes instead of chords.
All that sounds great and all, but we can't wait to actually get our hands on these titles for ourselves. We'll be sure and deliver proper first hand impressions once Nintendo starts inviting us to these Japanese press events.
