ShiatsuCube: Homebrew happy endings

by Eric Caoili { Aug 17th 2007 at 2:15PM }

We don't see much homebrew for the Wii or GameCube that doesn't have to do with emulating some system or another, so when something wacky like this comes along, we can't help but jump at the chance to write it up.

Working 160R's Massager application is easy -- select a technique or mode, place the GameCube controller(s) anywhere you want, and enjoy the rumble rubdown. Sure, it's nothing like the real thing, but have you looked at hourly rates for a professional massage lately? Inconceivable! And despite our efforts to coerce our cats into walking their padded feet on our aching backs, no amount of kitten treats will keep them there any longer than a few seconds.

Unsurprisingly, this sort of vibration-based program is ripe for abuse -- we're looking at you, Jane Pinckard (link potentially NSFW) -- but how could the developer not expect to see his work perverted? It's a small consolation, though, to see the old purple console get a little love after all this time, even if it is mostly self-love.

Tags: gamecube, massage, massager, rumble

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

baronjon @ Aug 17th 2007 3:11PM

I love Jane.

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 17th 2007 5:48PM

Pokemon wait what? Oh right. Hmm. Pirates blah etc. Rez Trance Vibrator.

Abscissa @ Aug 18th 2007 12:07AM

Hmm, irritating. There are two download links: one is a "RapidShare" link that's reached its quota, and the other is a login-only link. That'll certainly put a dent in the scene's visibility.

@#2: Pirates != homebrew, dumbshit.

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 18th 2007 2:57AM

Pirates wore eye patches for night vision. I learned it from the Pirate Special of Mythbusters and spread it on many comments on Joystiq. Anything remotely related to piracy like that homebrew is wrongly associated with piracy is enough.

Abscissa @ Aug 18th 2007 2:59PM

@#4: Umm...ok...now I'm thoroughly confused as to what you're trying to say...?

Pokemon, night vision, and umm...some sentence involving two verbs. At this point I'm not mad, I'm just wondering: What in the hell are you talking about? My only guess is that LSD is somehow involved.

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 20th 2007 12:40PM

It wasn't supposed to make sense. I like saying Pokemon especially showing them. Ever since I started commenting on Joystiq et al. and watching Mythbusters' Pirates Special where they confirmed/Plausible pirates wore eye patches for night vision, I've been relating that in comments a lot.
There's a real trippy rhythm game called Rez. In Japan they released a "trance vibrator" accessory. Basically rumbling according to the action in Rez. Intensifying along with the action means doing better in game gave more feedback. Thus I said Rez Trance Vibrator to relate it to what's in the article.