I am sort of salty, yeah. every time there is something that is for disabled people, there is always a wave of “HAHA who even uses THAT! what a WASTE!” and mock it like with self driving fridges and devices to help put on socks or hold utensils. the whole wii thing takes a little bit more research to discover, and I do not fault anyone for not automatically knowing this. in general, and less for video games necessarily, I really wish more people, when they wonder what the point of a product is, ask themselves: “could this be for disabled people?” and be a bit less antagonistic.
every year around e3 there is a swarm of people insulting just dance in general, in addition to its choice of console. just dance is an absolutely outstanding tool, I have used it myself and similar games in top hospitals, and they really do change people’s lives. disabled people typically have lower income and cannot always afford new systems, but often need strengthening exercises regardless, and they are often painful and draining to the point that people give up or are miserable and in pain. rehabilitation centers sometimes only have old systems, and that can mean playing the same songs over and over and over again forever, and any amount of added joy to essential routines and healthcare are worth investing in.
ubisoft’s continued legacy support for wii with just dance is improving and saving lives and I do think that deserves much more recognition and respect than it gets. people always talk about video games being able to improve the world and this is an incredibly straightforward example that is constantly berated instead of celebrated.
