How About A Wii

The much awaiting sequel to Super Mario Galaxy has been previewed today at E3 2009…

Check it out here:

The original game is the number 1 rated game for the Wii out of the 1640 games that IGN.com have rated. With an incredible rating of 9.7 out of 10 the game is perhaps the greatest ever, on any console (Controversial statement I know!!)  You can read the IGN review here.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 looks fantastic, but only time will tell if it can surpass in predecessor.

Last week I was invited to go to the release of numerous EA games at the EA Spring Showcase - held at The Ark in Hammersmith, London.

So today, I set off at 8am from Newcastle - train all the way to Kings Cross, shocking WiFi service by the way, but I digress…  Then the tube to Hammersmith to the Ark - a very slick building, but it seems to be in the wrong area (It’d be great on the Thames or something)

The games I was able to play were, in no particular order:

1. EA Sports Active - Wii Fit for us Westerners
2. EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis - the first game that will be released in the UK to use the Wii MotionPlus accessory for the Wiimote
3. EA Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for Wii - the latest in the marque golf series - also utilises the Wii MotionPlus
4. Need for Speed Nitro for Wii - only 60% done so far
5. Spore Hero
6. Dead Space Extraction

I’ll be writing a review of my findings for each of them and uploading pictures and videos for each post!

But at the moment I’m knackered!!  It’s been a long day >8 hours travelling and 4 hours testing new games!  But it’s been great!

Not only has Nintendo Wii revolutionized the way video games are played, but one of the latest additions to the console gives players a chance to become fit! The Wii Fit offers a virtual trainer that will give out step by step workout instructions.

Players can learn yoga and other important exercises with the Wii Fit “games”. Additionally, there are accessories that can be added that will help make the fitness games even more fun. With the Wii Fit games and accessories, anyone can learn yoga, strength training, aerobics, and balance games in a very fun way.

The Wii Fit coach virtually trains players to become more fit. They can learn over 500 different exercise moves that will give them better flexibility, strength, and overall improved fitness. Graphs are also provided so that the players can track their progress.

The Wii Balance Board is a must have accessory. It gives out different types of workouts that will help with weight loss, strength training, and even climbing! Perhaps even more amazing is that players can “climb” virtual ladders and monkey bars.

Some more great accessories for the Nintendo Wii Fitness program include: Wip Hip, Group Fitness Bundle, Wii 5 - 1, and so forth. The Group Fitness Bundle will allow players to interact with others so that the overall experience will be very exciting and fun for everyone.

The workout offers players the choice of two different fitness styles. One mode is for those interested in strength building, and the other mode is for those who prefer casual, light exercise and/or yoga. Still, the yoga and casual exercises tend to be active enough for intensity.

Players can create their own avatars and provide information about their gender, weight, and age. They can share their weight loss and fitness goals with others and receive support. The virtual trainer will also tell them what “age” they should be with their body type and weight problems. The larger the gap between the Wii Fit age and real life age, the more the player should work out.

All in all, Nintendo Wii Fit is very fun, also keep an eye online for a free wii as these can be won at some sites. It’s a very unique weight loss and strength training program to say the least. Those who are too shy to go to the gym to work out can work out with the Nintendo Wii at home. It is, without a doubt, one great way to make exercise enjoyable and entertaining.

At the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) a new Wii Remote made by Nyko has been unveiled. It is called The Wand - and it is meant to be more advanced than the original Wii Remote for the Nintendo Wii.

The Nyko Wand uses Trans-Port Technology which enables it to transport commands and vibration from the wand through to attachments. This is something that the Wii Remote is not able to do.

The example given on the Cnet.com review is that when the Nyko Wand is used with a new pistol grip for it will allow not only full force-feedback, but also a way to use the 1, 2, +, and - buttons.

There is no release date yet for the UK, but I’ll post a new page when there is as I’m definitely going to get one when they are released.