Water Sports video game on Nintendo Wii - use your balance board on the ocean waves

Avanquest Software Publishing, a leading consumer software and games publisher, is soon to release Water Sports for the Nintendo Wii. Gamers can jump on their Wii Balance Boards and experience the unique feeling of kite surfing, wake boarding, windsurfing and water craft racing as they take to the waves in exotic locations around the world.

Shed calories as you explore Konami's musical paradise in Step to the Beat on Wii

All-new fitness game concept for the Nintendo Wii this March, in the toe-tapping form of Step to the Beat.

Step to the Beat charges users with continually moving to explore a vivid island while listening to a host of well-known licensed tracks. The game can be played by holding a Nunchuck and Wii Remote while walking on the spot, or by walking on a DanceDanceRevolution controller mat or Wii Balance Board.

My Ballet Studio video game on Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS

The first Ballet Game for Nintendo Wii Allows Players to Develop Their Dance Skills to Become Top Ballerinas Using Wii Balance Board.

My Ballet Studio for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS is now available at retail outlets nationwide. In the first ballet-themed video game for Nintendo Wii, My Ballet Studio, players can pirouette, plié and perform en pointe on the Nintendo Wii Balance Board as they embark on a journey to become the best ballerina!

NewU Fitness First Mind Body for Nintendo Wii

Black Bean Games announce NewU Fitness First Mind Body, the second release of the "NewU Fitness First" series following the success of NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer.

Focused on Yoga and Pilates workouts, the new title is being developed by UK-based Lightning Fish studio and will be available on Nintendo Wii in March 2010. NewU Fitness First Mind Body will be fully compatible with Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus.

Konami announce complete song list for Dance Dance Revolution out October 27th

Konami announce DanceDanceRevolution will be available in retail stores nationwide on Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2 beginning Tuesday, October 27. Also revealed for the first time, is the full song list for DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3 and DanceDanceRevolution X2. New licensed master tracks from some of today's hottest acts will make DanceDanceRevolution a must for gamers old and new.

Sled Shred downhill snow racing game for Nintendo Wii official screenshots

SouthPeak Games announce that it will be publishing Sled Shred for Nintendo Wii. Focused on downhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience as they try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team. Sled Shred is scheduled for release in fall 2009.

Water Sports for Wii Grab your Wii Balance Board and head for the open water with Water Sports for Nintendo Wii

GameMill Entertainment today announced Water Sports. Set to release in October for Nintendo Wii, the game utilizes the Wii Balance Board accessory and simple controls for hours of enjoyment.

Forget the fitness titles! Grab your Nintendo Wii Balance Board and head out on the water with Water Sports for Nintendo Wii. Water Sports will recreate the feeling of Wakeboarding, Wind Surfing, and Kite Boarding. Keep the summer fun at the lake going all year round with the use of the Wii Balance Board.

US air travellers new security measures could include a short on the Wii Balance Board

Homeland Security, in America, are testing the Nintendo Wii Balance Board as a potential security tool at airports and borders.

The Nintendo Wii Balance Board is being used as part of a £12.6 million security project trying to find better ways of checking passengers for nervous behavior.

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum on Nintendo Wii out October 6th - with video

Sequel to Best-Selling Nintendo Wii Fitness Title Due in Stores October 6th.

Majesco announce that Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Nintendo Wii has gone gold. Building on the success of her first Nintendo Wii title that sold over 600,000 copies, Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 brings back America's toughest trainer and health and wellness expert to the interactive world where she motivates players to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle via the game's new one-on-one training feature.

Super Monkey Ball Step and Roll Nintendo Wii excluse balance board video game

SEGA announce Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, the entertaining and exhilarating party game, is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii home video game system. The lovable characters from the original Super Monkey Ball – AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby – are back with all new mind-blowing puzzles and party games specifically designed to fully utilise the Wii Balance Board accessory, in addition to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

Currently in development at SEGA Studios Japan, Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll introduces a new dynamic level of interactive gamezplay with the use of the Nintendo Wii Balance Board while still remaining true to the original franchise with its fun and fantastical level design.

“Super Monkey Ball is one of our most treasured franchises, it has continually been able to utilise the latest technological innovations available to provide new levels of fun and interactivity for the whole family,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. “We’re very proud to be able to offer the most intuitive gameplay experience yet with the introduction of Nintendo Wii Balance Board functionality to the game.”

Created by the famed developer, Toshihiro Nagoshi, the Super Monkey Ball franchise boasts a rich lineage of games that began life in the arcades of Japan, later debuting as a Nintendo GameCube launch title. In 2007, Monkey Ball went on to set the standard for down loadable games on the iPhone and iPod Touch in terms of graphics, controls and its phenomenal sales success. Now, nine years on from its inception, with the addition of the Wii Balance Board, gamers will physically be able to feel what it would be like to roll around in a Monkey Ball for the first time ever.

Already known for its challenging levels and innovative control schemes, this latest installment will immerse players into the Monkey Ball world more deeply than thought possible. In addition to the single-player puzzle levels, the party fun will return with new unique and imaginative mini-games making their debut alongside fan favourites from Super Monkey Ball - Banana Blitz. The myriad of game modes available is sure to inspire friendly living room competition between family and friends.

Yoga for the Wii system to Feature International Model Anja Rubik!

JoWooD Productions and DreamCatcher Games are pleased to announce that top model Anja Rubik will be featured in their upcoming Wii title Yoga (http://anjarubik.com). A very enthusiastic yoga practitioner, Anja will not only grace the cover, but also accompanies players during numerous relaxing Yoga exercises, providing player motivation throughout the game. Anja Rubik is considered one of the upcoming stars of the model scene and is ranked among the top 15 international supermodels.

“We’ve invested a lot in creating a fun and authentic Yoga title for Wii suitable for everyone. Regardless of your age or gender, anyone who is interested in learning more about this ancient Indian philosophy will love this game.” says Markus Reutner, Marketing manager JoWooD Productions. “Anja Rubik embodies the spirit of Yoga and thus is the perfect guide to increase motivation and promote the practice of this peaceful fitness regime.”

Yoga for the Wii system offers an entirely new fitness and lifestyle experience. It enriches your living room with this ancient art and you can strengthen your body, mind and spirit while training at home. Thanks to the combination of state of the art graphics and the Wii Balance Board™ accessory, this game leads to a brand new fitness-gaming experience.

About Yoga for the Wii system:

Anja Rubik and a 3D animated Yoga guru guide you through the most important parts of the game and offer useful information on both the individual exercises and the philosophical basis behind yoga. Yoga encourages the player to take steps to improve his or her own health and to restore and maintain their own state of well-being. The game supports a wide range of body positions, and the Balance Board provides the player with immediate feedback. The yoga guru guides you through poses in a gentle introduction into this fascinating world.

It's simple for you to develop your own, customised yoga exercise plan and monitor your progress!

Yoga is designed to stand out from the considerable range of “fitness games“ out there and shows a new, modern way to provide more body awareness and relaxation.

Does your work-out really need to be faster, most exhausting and harder? Slow your day down, allow your body and mind to relax – with Yoga for the Wii system.

Anja Rubik & Yoga

Anja Rubik is an ambitious yoga fan and practices this ancient philosophy to provide balance in her stressful everyday life as a model. She is convinced that it is the best way to control thought and breathing processes, and is enthusiastic about the new opportunity to practice yoga in the comfort of your own home while receiving feedback from a yoga guru. We're proud to have found Anja as the perfect advocate for our Wii game Yoga.

Yoga provides a completely new experience in the realm of fitness and lifestyle! JoWooD offers a tried and tested way of training the body and mind in the form of Yoga, all in the comfort of your living room! The combination of excellent graphics and the use of the Wii Balance Board offers a gaming experience never before seen!

Yoga encourages the Wii player to relax after a hard day!

Yoga supports the Wii Balance Board!

Summer Athletics 2009 for Nintendo Wii introduces the Balance Board Cup

Summer Athletics 2009’s Nintendo Wii version will support Wii Balance Board controls. The game is equipped with a unique Balance Board Cup.

Console athletes will need their stability on the Wii Balance Board to control their character in the contest’s five disciplines. These are high jump, triple jump, hammer throwing, high dive and archery. Players wiggle their hips around to spin the hammer and gather speed. Holding your breath and standing evenly balanced is key to hitting the mark in archery. If you center your weight right in the middle of the Wii Balance Board, you have only to adjust to cross winds to score full points.

Like all contests and challenges in Summer Athletics 2009, the Balance Board cup is available in three difficulty settings. "Easy" is recommended for players who have never played a sports game before, "Average" appeals to more experienced players and "Difficult" requires the skills of advanced players. It is possible to obtain a fourth difficulty setting called "Champion" after unlocking special achievements. “Champion” features the hardest AI competitors that will challenge even gaming veterans.

The battle for Gold Medals and personal bests sparks excitement and healthy competition in Summer Athletics 2009. Athletes from all over the world run, throw, jump and swim for victory. Millimeters and split seconds will decide the winners. When playing with friends and family, a living room becomes a stadium. It’s not only four players competing; in Summer Athletics 2009 they can chase records and beat their best times as a team, to eventually celebrate their big victory together.

The athletes compete in 28 summer time disciplines, including 100 meters sprint, high diving, javelin or the new skeet shooting event. In Berlin World Cup mode, a national team can go for ultimate glory in the World Championships in 15 track and field contests.

With a variety of game modes, format specific controls and up-to-date graphics, Summer Athletics 2009 will be challenging and fun to play at the same time.

Summer Athletics 2009 will be available this summer for Wii, Xbox 360 and PC in multiple territories. In the United States, the game will be published under the name World Championship Athletics by Conspiracy Entertainment.

Marble Saga Kororinpa out soon for Nintendo Wii

Addictive Puzzle Adventure available on March 17th, Features Multiplayer Gameplay, Wi-Fi Connection and Wii Balance Board Compatibility

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Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced that MARBLE SAGA KORORINPA has gone to gold master. An exciting puzzle adventure centered around an ant and his marbles, MARBLE SAGA KORORINPA is scheduled to be in stores on March 17th for an SRP of $29.99.

MARBLE SAGA KORORINPA is a compelling, entertaining title exclusive to Wii, featuring 4-person multiplayer, tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board accessory. The story takes place with players heading out on a journey with Anthony the Ant as he searches for the Golden Sunflower. By guiding Anthony’s marble around the Ant World and searching for items which are valuable to help reach the Golden Sunflower, gamers will help Anthony save his colony. Along the way players will face dangerous mazes and use cool and amazing gadgets to guide Anthony to his objective. With multiple levels to explore and three difficulty stages within each level, no area is ever the same.

Unique features in MARBLE SAGA KORORINPA allow fun customization for players. From designing the ball with attributes to helping players navigate through stages easier, to Miis and preset fun images, to an Edit Mode which allows for custom design of a unique stage, gamers can really make this entertaining experience their own. For a more competitive tone, a 4-person multiplayer mode allows players to compete with three other opponents on the same map as each races to the finish line. For more customization and group fun with others, the Wii Connect 24 feature allows gamers to share the unique stages they created with their friends or to receive extra stages from Hudson after the game’s launch via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Additionally, Wi-Fi Leaderboards let players compete online against each other to see who can navigate through the world the fastest.

The Wii Balance Board can also be utilized as players navigate through the world as the ball with this new feature. In addition, gamers can utilize 40 innovative and useful widgets to help assist them in guiding their marble, including shrinking machines, movable bridges, vacuum tubes, cannon vaults and more!

Snowboard Riot distinctive snowboarding game on WiiWare

Snowboard Riot, a distinctive snowboarding game unlike anything players have ever encountered will be coming to WiiWare. Snowboarding will reach new heights when players take to the slopes with action-packed racing utilizing weapons such as homing bullets and invisibility!

“Snowboard Riot is not your standard snowboarding game,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. “A snowboarding game is a rush by itself, but when you add weapons, it becomes even more exciting. Add in online play for four people and you have the perfect game for both snowboarding and action-racing fans”

While snowboarding is already an exhilarating activity, nothing can prepare players for Snowboard Riot. Battle with up to 4 boarders using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to race online and blow away the competition. Weapons such as mines and turbo are available to give players an edge fighting it out on the mountain.


Gamers have several control options, as they can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or the Wii Balance Board to carve their way to victory. Just like a real snowboard, players can lean left and right on the Wii Balance Board, providing a realistic snowboard experience. Boarders can also choose from four characters to bomb the slopes, and can customize their look with Oakley apparel and goggles to improve their performance.

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Wii Fit shortage expected to last until Christmas - where to buy a Wii Fit...

Shops around Britain are running out of Wii Fit boards as health-conscious Britons have rushed out to buy the latest must-have exercise accessory.

The popular Nintendo video game attachment combines playing computer games with mild exercise. Priced around £70, it guides users through 40 exercise games including yoga, football skills and slalom skiing.

Nintendo says the games can 'change how you exercise, how you balance, and even how you move.'

Waiting lists have been reported to be growing by up to 1,000 people each day. Major online stores including Dixons, HMV and John Lewis are all out of stock.

Even Britain's largest supermarket chain Tesco is out of the product. Its website informs customers: 'Due to high demand for this product, additional stock is not currently expected from supplier until August.'

Now retailers fear their will be few of the consoles left for the Christmas rush.

Source: Daily Mail

More than half of Japanese Gamers quit Wii Fit

Rather than a game, Wii Fit is more comparable to an exercise program. More specifically, it’s something that most people would consider playing in short bursts each day. A recent poll, however, shows that close to two-thirds of Japanese gamers are already giving up on the product. ITMedia in Japan took poll data from 1000 gamers and a. . .

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JOWOOD PRESENTS WII YOGA – EXERCISE YOUR BODY, MIND AND SOUL

After the start of the successful cooperation with kids- and casual game publisher Tivola, JoWooD enlarges its product portfolio with lifestyle games for Nintendo’s Wii console. The first product of the series in development is Yoga Wii. The well-known and favoured doctrine for mind, body and soul guarantees a unique gaming experience for young and young at heart gamers. The game will support the Wii Balance Board, as it plays a central role for the exercising (gaming) experience.

Release of the title is scheduled for the second quarter of 2009.

EA - Boogie Superstar for Nintendo Wii - Dance the night away

For any girl who has ever dreamed of being a star, the Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts brings future stars one step closer today with the announcement of Boogie SuperStar. Combining the hottest music hits from around the world with the coolest dance moves and total character customisation, Boogie SuperStar provides girls the ultimate gaming experience: to sing and dance their way to superstardom! Exclusively for the Wii, Boogie SuperStar will be available in North America and Europe October 2008, and in Asia in the following months.

Boogie SuperStar features more than 40 songs made famous by popular artists such as Rihanna, Fergie, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Leona Lewis, Alicia Keys, Good Charlotte, Britney Spears, Kanye West, and more. Another 30 songs will be available on International versions of the game, allowing players to perform songs from local artists including Melissa M (France), Monrose (Germany), Finley (Italy) and Fito y Fitipaldis (Spain). The star power behind Boogie SuperStar doesn’t stop there. EA will soon reveal the game’s featured artist—a chart-topping, global music sensation who will help promote Boogie SuperStar.

“Boogie SuperStar promotes self-expression, creativity and empowerment for girls worldwide,” said Robert Nashak, VP of Casual Studios, EA Casual Entertainment. “We have created a game where girls don’t just observe someone else’s rise to fame, they experience it themselves, singing and dancing their way through a world most girls only dream about.”

In Boogie SuperStar, players don’t just play along, they are the star of the game. Girls will have a blast belting their favorite tunes into the microphone, and performing real dance moves that are captured on screen using the Wii’s motion-sensing technology. The journey to stardom doesn’t have to be a solo! With two- and four-player modes, girls can play with their friends sing and dance with their friends or against them in fun competitions that show-off their singing and dancing talent!



Players begin the game by customising their character, choosing from millions of possible combinations to create a performer that is as unique as they are. They are then “discovered” and whisked away to an island where they learn what it takes to be a star. While on the island, players build their singing and dancing skills, performing in posh environments fit for a rising star, including a studio, a poolside stage, a breath-taking terrace, and a yacht. Once performance skills are perfected, girls are ready to perform for a panel of judges in the ultimate competition, the Boogie Star Show! Only the best and the brightest will be able to outshine the competition to become a Boogie SuperStar!

G1 Jockey game races on to Nintedo Wii using Wii Fit - Balance Board

The latest instalment in the hugely popular G1 Jockey series with G1 Jockey Wii 2008. With the last instalment utilising the Wii’s unique controllers to recreate the horse racing experience more realistically than ever before, the Wii Balance Board has now been employed to take the series a step further.

Players now get the chance to leap fences and steer their horse to victory all through the feedback from the Wii Balance Board. Assuming a jockey crouch and powering to victory should brighten up even the longest of faces this September when G1 Jockey Wii 2008 is released in the UK and across Europe.

“With G1 jockey we have always strived to recreate the full horse racing experience in the most realistic and enjoyable way possible. The Nintendo Wii and now the Wii Balance Board have enabled us to continue our desire to bring every facet of this fascinating sport into the homes of passionate horse racing fans and gamers who want to enjoy a sporting experience like no other.”

Naoki Katashima, Executive Vice President KOEI Europe and US.

Nintendo Wii Fit women and the £82m damage bill

Women working out on Nintendo Wii Fit are helping to cause millions of dollars worth of damage to their homes. In Britain alone, it has been reported that bungling fitness fiends have contributed to a £20 million living room repair bill.

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