Best Wii Simulation Games

April 22nd, 2009

For as long as computer games have existed, simulation games are probably considered to be the oldest type, but it still remains one of the best genres. The opportunity to build new worlds really sounds appealing to anyone who plays video games. Nintendo Wii offers a very wide variety of this genre, and in this article we have compiled the most popular and best Wii simulation games. Read on and start creating your own new worlds.

Be In A Rock Band

If you like music, you will love Rock Band 2. I wasn’t expecting much – and was very surprised how great this game is! You can have a band with you and your family and friends being members. Play a guitar, beat a drum or sing – the choice is yours. You get to see yourself on stage and really have a blast. A great group game that requires team effort and gives tons of fun!

Create a World

One of the best Wii simulation games is MySims Kingdom. In this game, you get to travel and live in a land full of magic wherein you need to help a King named Roland solve his problems. You need to do this by building different structures such as windmills, bridges, fences, and water pumps. You will be presented with a number of challenges that will get you to fix up the island that is falling apart. As the game progresses, challenges become more difficult. Throughout the game, you will get help from other characters such as Chef Gino, Princess Butter, and Gino.

Create a Community

Another favorite Wii simulation game is Animal Crossing: City Folk. In this game, you get to create your own community. You get to choose everything, from your activities to your characters’ wardrobe and furnishings. You can even talk to animals. This game allows up to four players wherein you can use your own Mii.

Cool Cooking

Another of the best Wii simulation games is Cooking Mama: Cook Off. You can play in any of 3 modes: by yourself, against the computer or with a friend. This game has a nice friendly competition aspect that is fun. Players get to perform kitchen actions such as chopping, dicing, slicing, rolling, stirring, and grating through a wide range of recipes.

Be a Vet

Another top Wii simulation game is Zoo Hospital. In this game, you are the veterinarian to a number of animals, specifically 48 different species. You play a graduate from Veterinary College. As soon as you graduated, your Aunt Lucy seeks your help for an emergency. Through helping her, you need to build a zoo wherein you can treat all the different animals that need your help. You can play the game by using your Wii remote to zap the different viruses with a laser. Nunchuks are also very helpful especially when you need to cure toothaches and need to extract a tooth. This game can be played with other players.

Ride Horses

My Horse and Me
is a Wii simulation game for those who want to be future equestrians. The game allows you to participate in riding ring competitions all over the world. You get to compete in stages starting from stables to world-class tournaments. You get to train with the best horse-riding instructors, and choose from different horse characters.

These Wii simulation games will surely provide you with a great opportunity to portray different characters and build your own worlds. From creating cities from scratch to being a certified veterinarian or professional veterinarian, you are the master of your own world.

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Wii Systems In Stock

March 20th, 2009

Back in December finding a Wii & a Wii Fit were difficult. Sometimes you can even get Wii’s used at a discounted price. Here is their current price:

If you haven’t been buying a Wii since you couldn’t find them, now is the time! Enjoy the great experience.

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Wii Remotes Make Wii Systems Special

March 20th, 2009

Sometimes people ask, what makes a Wii so different than other gaming systems?  The Wii remote, sometimes referred to as the wiimote, helps move the wii into the next level of gaming with it’s ability to add extra realism and control just not available in other gaming systems.

When you move the wiimote, you have full control of all directions.  You also get tactile feedback which increases the experience.   Due to having speakers you get sounds too.   You hear it when you hit a monster in Zelda or a golf ball in golf.   These apply to all the games to make them all more real.

The added dimension to gaming that the wii remote provides is wonderful.  If you want the next level of gaming, it is worth looking into a Wii system due to this great technology.

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Wii’s in stock at Amazon 12/16

December 16th, 2008

Nintendo Wii Console System is available now, get your free shipping and have it in time for a holiday gift.

Nintendo Wii System

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December 4th appears to be Wii Gold Box day at amazon

December 3rd, 2008

For those of you in love with your Wii, this is a great time to look for some super deals on wii games and Wii accessories for you or as gifts for you and your loved ones.
Check back here throughout the day on December 4th to see the deals as they appear.

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Wii and Wii Fit in stock at Amazon today 2008/11/06

November 6th, 2008

Eligible for Amazon Prime and super saver: Wii Fit.

The Wii Console.

This is probably your last opportunity to get both at retail with free shipping this holiday season.

Wii Fit Wii Console

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Lose Weight — Playing Wii

May 19th, 2008

Now you have more ways than ever to get exercise and lose weight while playing games. Originally, my favorite way was to play Dance Dance Revolution. This is great fun and exercise. We have had many people over to try it – and they all keep asking when they can come over and play it again! Now that is my kind of exercise!

The next level of fun and exercise is the Wii Fit. This has 4 different modes and many many games! Whether you want to increase your balance, build strength, lose weight or increase flexibility there are many games to play. We love to play games to get (and keep!) fit. So get off your sofa and play wii for health and fun!

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Wii Game Systems

May 17th, 2008

Video game consoles were previously referred to as video game systems. The term console specifically refers to machines that are hooked to televisions or monitors. This prevents confusion with personal computers or arcade machines.

During its development, the Wii was known as Revolution. The company changed the name to Wii to coincide with its marketing plans for the console, which was first available for sale on November 19, 2006 . Nintendo states that Wii is more than just a regular game console, and claims that it is also a means of bringing friends and families together. The standard Wii game system from Nintendo includes the Wii Sports disc, Wii Console, Wii remote, Nunchuk, Wii Sensor Bar, Wii console stand, Wii alternating current adapter, and Wii audio-video cable.

Tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, and boxing are the games included in the Wii Sports disc. Using the Wii Remote allows you to copy the actions or movements in these games.

The Wii console is 1.73 in. wide, 6.18 in. tall, and 8.48 in. deep and weighs 2.7 lb. This makes the Wii the lightest console compared to the Xbox 360 and the Sony PlayStation 3. Consoles are currently available in white though a photo has been published online that shows consoles in silver, lime green, black, and red. Nintendo is reportedly working with California-based digital media company Sonic Solutions in developing a Wii console that can play digital versatile discs (DVD). The DVD-enabled console was supposed to be released in 2007. The company decided to delay the launch to increase its production efficiency of this version. In 2007, the demand for Wii is high enough for Nintendo to report a short supply of consoles to meet the holiday rush.

Most gamers refer to the Wii Remote as the Wiimote. This is the Wii’s main controller and it relies on motion sensing capabilities and optical sensor technology. By moving the Wiimote, you can control the characters or movements on screen. Unlike the controllers of other game consoles that are held with both hands, the Wii Remote is one-handed like television remote controls. The current Wii Remote (RVL-003) and is 5.83 in. long, 1.43 in. wide, and 1.21 in. thick. It is connected to the console via Bluetooth and can be used like a Nintendo Entertainment System controller or as a steering wheel. Changes to the remote’s design were announced at the Game Developer’s Conference at the 2006 E3 Media and Business Summit in the U.S. These included extending the controller’s length, adding a speaker, and replacing the Nintendo logo with that of Wii. Like the Wii console, the remote is currently available in white, but you can change the color by purchasing protective skins and replacement shells from third-party vendors. The Wiimote comes with a wrist strap to ensure that it does not slip from your grasp during gameplay. There were some complaints that the straps break easily. In the Wrist Strap Replacement Request Form available in its website, Nintendo provides a maximum of four free straps. To avail of the straps, you must provide the serial number of your Wii console and your shipping details. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission also initiated a strap replacement program by distributing straps that measure 0.0.39 in. (diameter), as opposed to the old ones that measure 0.039 in. (diameter). Sometime in 2007, available wrist straps included lock clips.

Nunchuk (RVL-004) is a controller attachment of the Wii Remote. It was called nunchuk because of its resemblance to the nunchaku, a traditional weapon of the Okinawan martial arts in Japan. Unlike the Wii Remote, the nunchuk does not have a speaker and rumble and pointer functions. The nunchuk is 4.45 in. long, 1.5 in. wide, and 1.48 in. thick.

The Wii Sensor Bar (RVL-014) measures 8 in. in length. It has a total of ten infrared light-emitting diodes (five on each side), which the Wii Remote senses. The bar allows a 16 ft. pointing accuracy for the Wii Remote. The bar may be placed above or below the television. Presence of incandescent light bulbs or candles may result in Wii Remote detection problems.

The console stand, which allows vertical orientation of the Wii, is 2.18 in. wide, 1.73 in. tall, and 8.88 in. deep.

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Can Dogs Play Wii?

May 1st, 2008

We found a great video of a dog playing a Nintendo Wii. It is great! Watch the dog play – it is quite funny!

If you haven’t bought a Nintendo Wii, it is really fun!

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Best Buy Online has Wii Consoles in stock, free shipping $249. April 30th, 2008 – sold out by noon

April 30th, 2008

Best Buy Product Link

If you are quick you can order your Wii Console for the retail price and get it with free shipping. Claims to ship in 1 business day.

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