“The Power Glove. I love the Power Glove. It’s so bad.”
These words were spoken by the antagonistic Lucas in the 1989 theatrical tour de force, The Wizard… also known as a 96-minute paid commercial for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
The Power Glove was a unique accessory, and while its legacy might be primarily that of Nintendo’s long history of rarely-used accessories, much of the technology that enabled the device can be seen in the revolutionary Wii Remote and its sensor bar. Now, a Kickstarter has been launched to support the creation of a documentary about the Power Glove.
“Help us fund the final production stages of The Power of Glove, a feature documentary profiling the enigmatic NES controller that helped define a generation of gamers,” goes the campaign blurb.
“The Power Glove was a 1989 Nintendo controller that promised to forever change the way humankind interacted with technology. Originally released by Mattel, the Power Glove was the first mass-marketed, gesture-based video game controller, and its hype was immense.
“Immediately after its release, however, gamers were disappointed by the Power Glove, and critics panned it as a worthless gimmick. Yet unlike many gimmicks and critical failures of the past, the Power Glove has not been simply swept under the rug. Over two decades after its release, the Power Glove continues to resonate with video gaming and technology fans, becoming the focus of art pieces, songs, videos, hacking projects, and other forms of cultural repurposing.
“The Power of Glove is the story behind the legend and legacy of the Power Glove.”
Reward tiers start with thanks on the website to a signed Power Glove, executive producer credit, copies of Super Glove Ball, and of course, a copy of the movie (as a download, DVD, or even VHS).
The project has less than a month to reach $15,000. So far it’s on its way, having raised just over $3,900 in pledges.
Chad Bonin
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