9 Wii Play Games

• Table Tennis - The game supports one or two players and is basically a game of Pong, rallying back and forth by moving the Wii remoteThe Mii characters are supported, and are represented by the audienceAs the game progresses, the audience grows larger.


• Laser Hockey - Played like air hockey, this is a two-player game where the players move the Wii remote to deflect shots and try to score in the opponents goalTwisting the paddle aims the ballAccording to developers, the physics engine used to calculate the velocity and position of the shots is extremely advanced, with Shigeru Miyamoto even stating that it rivaled the Havok physics engine in its realism.


• Fishing - Players use the Wii remote in a fishing fashion to hook specific paper fish and then yank upwards to grab them.


• Find Mii - Crowds of Mii characters will gather on the screen and the player is given certain details to look for among themThe player then must pick out the proper Mii that matches the objective.


• Pose Mii - Players move their Miis about with the Wii remote and place themselves in the exact location and position of floating transparent Miis to score points.


• Shooting - Players go through various rounds of shooting balloons, targets, clay pigeons, ducks, etcUp to four players can play.


• Pool - Players play 9 Ball Billiards like traditional pool gamesPlayers line up their shot in both an overhead 2D and behind-the-ball style 3D viewpointsThey pull the cue stick (Wii remote) backwards, then hit it forward to launch the ball.


• Charge! - The player takes a bull by the horns, steers the wild bull by holding the Wii Remote sideways, as if gripping reins, and topples scarecrows to score points.


• Tanks - The player controls a tank with the Wii Remote, aims the cannon, bounces shells off walls, and blasts opponents.

Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we") is designed to attract people, regardless of their age or video game experience, to sit down and play together--whether they're in the same room or on different sides of the globeThe system's name reflects this simple ideaIt's easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and the distinctive spelling suggests two players side by sideThe two Wii features Nintendo thinks will create new levels of gaming community are built-in Wi-Fi access, supported by a new online gaming service, and Wii's intuitive, wireless, motion-sensitive game controller.

As with every new console release, much of the buzz surrounds the specsThe system boasts 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, and a slot for SD memory expansionWii's technological heart -- a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway" and a graphics chipset from ATI code-named "Hollywood" -- are said to deliver stunning performanceInstead of a tray, Wii uses a single, self-loading media bay that will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system, as well as Nintendo GameCube discs

The real revolution in this system, though, is its controller, called the Wii RemoteShaped like a TV remote, it's been designed to be easily used by beginners and pros alikeSensors determine the Wii Remote's position is in 3-D space, which means that racing-game steering and a tennis swing, for example, are done through movements of your hand rather than by just your thumbsWhat's more, a tiny speaker built into the Wii Remote promises some interactive surround sound experiencesThe controller also has a force feedback "Rumble" feature and an expansion port for use with accessories, such as the Nunchuck, which adds an analog thumbstick and trigger buttonsAn adapter that fits over the Wii's wee remote will be available for those who prefer the feel of a traditional controllerThe Wii Remote communicates via the Bluetooth wireless standardUp to four remotes can connect to Wii.

Each Wii will come with a game compilation called "Wii Sports," including tennis, golf, baseball and bowling games, that will show off the console's intuitive new controllerIn addition to this, at least thirty titles are scheduled for release in U.Sby year's end; about half of that by launchThey are estimated to list at $49.99Launch games include:

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