Zelda: Skyward Sword Controller Interference
The Most Embarrassing E3 Moments Of All Time
Murphy’s law states that “anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” When showcasing something live, there’s always a chance that some sort of technical mishap can occur. Sound errors, controller issues, we’ve seen it all, and it’s something that most humans can be understanding towards.
Unfortunately, though, it doesn’t bode well when that piece of technology that isn’t working is the main feature of your game. During the live demo of The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword – a game that was supposed to show how accurate the Wii Motion Plus accessory was – the controller straight-up malfunctioned. It’s hard to watch Shigeru Miyamoto flail around a dead white brick for 5 minutes, and that’s essentially what we were treated to. His translator, Bill Trinen attempted some damage control by telling the audience to “turn off their wireless devices.” Needless to say, the audience’s reaction to this game didn’t quite live up to the levels of Twilight Princess.
