[Wii] Wii Zapper + Zelda Crossbow Training

Hey guys, how cool is the Wii Zapper gonna be? Man, I can't wait to play Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles on this...

Wait, what?
IGN: Zelda Crossbow Game with Wii Zapper

No screens as yet, but for the lazy who can't be bothered clicking the Link (OMG pun), the Wii Zapper is going to come out in the Americas on Nov 19th with the price of $19.99. This includes the Wii Zapper AND a light-gun style Zelda game.

As from the Nintendo Press Email:

Originally Posted by Nintendo

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 10, 2007 - Nintendo announced today that the Wii Zapper™ interface for the hit Wii™ home video game system will come packed with Link’s Crossbow Training™. The software is based on the hugely popular Legend of Zelda® series and provides a perfect demonstration of the way the Wii Zapper could be used in other games. The Wii Zapper casing houses both the motion-sensitive Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers in a single unit for precision targeting. It goes on sale Nov. 19 at an MSRP of just $19.99.

“The Wii Zapper combines our remarkable controllers into one housing with a classic style reminiscent of arcade-style games,” says George Harrison, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. “Both veteran and first-time players will find it brings a whole new dimension to games where targeting is key and provides even more exciting game-play experiences.”

Link’s Crossbow Training drops players into a world in the style of The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess. Players assume the identity of hero Link, who progresses through a series of tests to perfect his crossbow marksmanship. Start with stationary bull’s-eyes and graduate to moving targets before defending Link against all kinds of enemies.

Third-party publishers have lined up to support the Wii Zapper. EA’s Medal of Honor Heroes™ 2 lets players take World War II into their hands with the Wii Zapper. The game features an all-new Wii-exclusive Arcade Mode that offers accessibility to gamers of all skill levels, a full single-player campaign and support for up to 32 players in multiplayer. Capcom’s Resident Evil®: The Umbrella Chronicles reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3, as well as new never-before-seen locations like Umbrella’s stronghold. One or two players use the Wii Zapper to take aim against a horde of zombies in first-person perspective. SEGA’s Ghost Squad™ lets players replicate the arcade light-gun experience at home with the Wii Zapper.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.

I'm gobsmacked at the fact that Nintendo is about to start "milking" one of their most respected franchises ever. Is that fair to say or am I completely wrong?

Discuss or vent your spleen (in a constructive and well behaved manner as always) .

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Elixir

I dunno, ever played with a light gun before?

Note the subtle sarcasm in my first line . SO SUBTLE IT WORKS!!!

Well, it's gonna seem weird playing a crossbow game with a gun. Since it's using the Twilight Princess engine exclusively for the Wii, I hope they spice up the graphics ala Smash Bros Brawl Zelda stage.

There's nowhere I can't reach.