You’ve seen Wii change the face of home entertainment, Wii Fit transform the way we think about video games and Nintendo DS become a must-have not only for kids, but parents and even grandparents, too! So what’s the video game giant got for us next?
Check out the following yet-to-be-released games for Nintendo Wii, which were unveiled to members of the media on June 26. These exciting new video game experiences will be coming to store shelves soon, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
On store shelves for the holidays 2009, this is a game Nintendo developers have dreamed of creating for years – a simultaneous multiplayer Super Mario Bros. The Wii console makes that dream come true, letting you navigate the side scrolling worlds alone or invite up to three others to play with you at the same time on the same level at any point in the game for competitive and cooperative multiplayer fun. And it’s your choice whether you want to pick your friends up to save them from danger or toss them right into it! The game includes playable characters Mario, Luigi and two Toads, and many others from the Mushroom Kingdom appear throughout the game. You can even ride different Yoshi characters and use their tongues to swallow enemies – or your fellow players. In some areas of play you’ll use the motion abilities of the Wii Remote controller. A slight shake of the Remore, for example, will activate the new propeller suit item and shoot you high into the sky.
Wii Fit Plus
Coming this fall, the new Wii Fit Plus offers a range of new features and enhancements to help you shake up your workout routine. It includes exercises and balance games designed to keep fitness fun. You can set your own customized workout routine or choose 20, 30 or 40 minute workouts based on how much time you have. New additions include activities like Skateboarding and Rhythm Kung Fu, and you’ll be able to use the new Wii Balance Board accessory for tons more workout fun.
Other new features include:
- 15 new balance games
- 6 new strength-training and yoga activities
- Get personalized fitness suggestions from Wii
- Mix and match strength and yoga activities
- Obstacle courses
- See estimated calories burned
- A feature that lets you weigh your cat or dog
Wii Sports Resort
Launching July 26, 2009, Wii Sports Resort, a sequel to Wii Sports, is a new collection of fun sports games anyone can play. It makes use of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, which gives you the most responsive and realistic experience possible. The game takes place on a tropical island and includes a wide range of activities that will keep you coming back round after round, including:
- Sword Play
- Power Cruising (racing a water scooter)
- Disc Dog (accurately tossing a disc to a cute Mii-like dog)
Find out more about what Nintendo’s got in store for Nintendo DS & Nintendo DSi.
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