Wii (series)
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The Wii game series is a series of physical
simulation video game
s spawned by the Wii
console
that are similar in design, especially in their casual gameplay style and Mii
integration. All the games have control schemes that simulate real life activities with the Wii Remote
(except for the Wii Fit
sub-series, which mainly uses the Wii Balance Board
).
All games in the series involve the use of the Wii remote or other peripherals to add a sense of realism to the gameplay. All the games feature Mii integration. So far there are 9 games in the series.
, released in 2006, is the first title in the Wii series. It was packaged with the console in all territories except Japan and South Korea between November 2006 and May 2011, when it then became available for individual purchase as part of the Nintendo Selects collection. The game is known for starting a new development direction for Nintendo involving simple gameplay, simple graphics, and motion control. It is currently the best-selling video game of all time.
, released in 2009, is the sequel to Wii Sports and bundled with a Wii MotionPlus
, the game promises more accurate control and more realistic gameplay than the Wii's previous offerings. Currently, Wii units are sold with Wii Sports Resort and a Wii MotionPlus, as well as with the original packaged products.
, released in 2006, is the second game of the Wii series. It is packaged with a Wii remote. It features a compilation of nine minigame
s, such as Shooting Range or Table Tennis, that are used to teach the user how to use the Wii remote. It is currently the best-selling non-bundled video game of all time.
, released in 2011, is a game in the Wii series, and the sequel to Wii Play. It includes twelve minigames, and it is bundled with the Wii Remote Plus
, which is required to play.
, released in 2007, is the first of two games in the Wii Fit series. It is one of the first games to feature the use of the Wii Balance Board
, wherewith it was bundled. As a fitness-oriented game, it measures a user's weight, telling the user his or her health based on Body Mass Index
, and provides minigames for the user to exercise or to improve posture. It is currently the third-best-selling console game of all time of those not packaged with a console.
, released in 2009, is an enhanced version of Wii Fit, with new features such as new games, counting calories, and profiles for babies and dogs. It is sold both with the Wii Balance Board
and as a standalone for users who already own the peripheral.
, released in 2008, is a chess game released in Japan and European territories for the Wii. It was called Wii Chess in Europe but in Japan it is a WiiWare title called Tsūshin Taikyoku: World Chess. This game is not available in the U.S.
, released in 2008, is a music game for the Wii, wherein the user uses Wii peripherals to simulate the play of music.
, released in 2010, is a game where players partake in various party games.
generate revenues of $2 billion, most of which was grossed by Wii Fit's 18.22 million sales at the time. Its sequel Wii Fit Plus sold 18.49 million copies, while Wii Party sold 5.77 million. The least successful game in the series, Wii Music, has sold 2.65 million copies. The Wii series has become one of the best-selling video game franchises, with total sales of 181.34 million units, more than 102 million of which came from the Wii Sports sub-series.
Exergaming
Exergaming or exer-gaming is a term used for video games that are also a form of exercise. Exergaming relies on technology that tracks body movement or reaction. The genre has been credited with upending the stereotype of gaming as a sedentary activity, and promoting an active lifestyle...
simulation video game
Simulation video game
A simulation video game describes a diverse super-category of computer and video games, generally designed to closely simulate aspects of a real or fictional reality.-Sub-genres:-Construction and management simulation:...
s spawned by the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
console
Video game console
A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device to display a video game...
that are similar in design, especially in their casual gameplay style and Mii
Mii
A is a digital avatar used in Nintendo's Wii and Nintendo 3DS gaming consoles. They allow users to capture a likeness of themselves and others. After creating one using the Wii's Mii Channel or the Nintendo 3DS's Mii Maker, they can be used as playable characters in various titles for the...
integration. All the games have control schemes that simulate real life activities with the Wii Remote
Wii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
(except for the Wii Fit
Wii Fit
is a video game developed by Nintendo for the company's home video game console, Wii, designed by Hiroshi Matsunaga. It is an exercise game consisting of activities using the Wii Balance Board peripheral...
sub-series, which mainly uses the Wii Balance Board
Wii Balance Board
The Wii Balance Board is a balance board accessory for the Nintendo Wii video game console. Along with Wii Fit, it was introduced on July 11, 2007 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo...
).
All games in the series involve the use of the Wii remote or other peripherals to add a sense of realism to the gameplay. All the games feature Mii integration. So far there are 9 games in the series.
Wii Sports
Wii SportsWii Sports
is a sports game developed and published by Nintendo as a launch title for the Wii video game console , and part of the Touch! Generations. The game was first released in North America along with the Wii on November 19, 2006, and was released in Japan, Australia, and Europe the following month...
, released in 2006, is the first title in the Wii series. It was packaged with the console in all territories except Japan and South Korea between November 2006 and May 2011, when it then became available for individual purchase as part of the Nintendo Selects collection. The game is known for starting a new development direction for Nintendo involving simple gameplay, simple graphics, and motion control. It is currently the best-selling video game of all time.
Wii Sports Resort
Wii Sports ResortWii Sports Resort
Wii Sports Resort has received generally favorable reviews, with an average score on Metacritic of 80%. IGN gave it a 7.7 out of 10, citing the impressive fidelity of the controls and how the graphics, as compared to the majority of Wii games, were superb. GameTrailers gave an 8.6 out of 10....
, released in 2009, is the sequel to Wii Sports and bundled with a Wii MotionPlus
Wii MotionPlus
The is an expansion device for the Wii Remote video game controller for the Wii that allows it to more accurately capture complex motion. According to Nintendo, the sensor in the device supplements the accelerometer and Sensor Bar capabilities of the Wii Remote to enable actions to be rendered...
, the game promises more accurate control and more realistic gameplay than the Wii's previous offerings. Currently, Wii units are sold with Wii Sports Resort and a Wii MotionPlus, as well as with the original packaged products.
Wii Play
Wii PlayWii Play
Wii Play, released as in Japan, is a party video game for the Wii console. It is a counterpart to the games Wii Sports, Wii Music and Wii Fit. It features minigames that use characters from the Mii Channel. Several of the games featured are from E3 2006 demos such as the Duck Hunt-styled shooting...
, released in 2006, is the second game of the Wii series. It is packaged with a Wii remote. It features a compilation of nine minigame
Minigame
A minigame is a short video game often contained within another video game. A minigame is always smaller or more simplistic than the game in which it is contained. Minigames are sometimes also offered separately for free to promote the main game...
s, such as Shooting Range or Table Tennis, that are used to teach the user how to use the Wii remote. It is currently the best-selling non-bundled video game of all time.
Wii Play: Motion
Wii Play: MotionWii Play: Motion
Wii Play: Motion, known as in Japan, is a party video game for the Wii console and the sequel to the 2006 game Wii Play. The game is the most recent entry in the Wii game series. It was released in North America on June 13, 2011 and in Europe on June 24...
, released in 2011, is a game in the Wii series, and the sequel to Wii Play. It includes twelve minigames, and it is bundled with the Wii Remote Plus
Wii MotionPlus
The is an expansion device for the Wii Remote video game controller for the Wii that allows it to more accurately capture complex motion. According to Nintendo, the sensor in the device supplements the accelerometer and Sensor Bar capabilities of the Wii Remote to enable actions to be rendered...
, which is required to play.
Wii Fit
Wii FitWii Fit
is a video game developed by Nintendo for the company's home video game console, Wii, designed by Hiroshi Matsunaga. It is an exercise game consisting of activities using the Wii Balance Board peripheral...
, released in 2007, is the first of two games in the Wii Fit series. It is one of the first games to feature the use of the Wii Balance Board
Wii Balance Board
The Wii Balance Board is a balance board accessory for the Nintendo Wii video game console. Along with Wii Fit, it was introduced on July 11, 2007 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo...
, wherewith it was bundled. As a fitness-oriented game, it measures a user's weight, telling the user his or her health based on Body Mass Index
Body mass index
The body mass index , or Quetelet index, is a heuristic proxy for human body fat based on an individual's weight and height. BMI does not actually measure the percentage of body fat. It was invented between 1830 and 1850 by the Belgian polymath Adolphe Quetelet during the course of developing...
, and provides minigames for the user to exercise or to improve posture. It is currently the third-best-selling console game of all time of those not packaged with a console.
Wii Fit Plus
Wii Fit PlusWii Fit Plus
is a fitness video game by Nintendo for the Wii console. The game is an enhanced version of Wii Fit and was announced at Nintendo's E3 2009 media briefing on June 2, 2009. The game was released in Japan on October 1, 2009 and in North America three days later on October 4. It was released in South...
, released in 2009, is an enhanced version of Wii Fit, with new features such as new games, counting calories, and profiles for babies and dogs. It is sold both with the Wii Balance Board
Wii Balance Board
The Wii Balance Board is a balance board accessory for the Nintendo Wii video game console. Along with Wii Fit, it was introduced on July 11, 2007 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo...
and as a standalone for users who already own the peripheral.
Other Games
There are 3 other games that do not have a general category that are in the Wii games series.Wii Chess
Wii ChessWii Chess
Wii Chess is a chess video game for the Wii console. It was developed by Nintendo and was released on January 18, 2008 in Europe as a budget-priced retail title. Under the name , it was released as a downloadable WiiWare title in Japan on September 30, 2008...
, released in 2008, is a chess game released in Japan and European territories for the Wii. It was called Wii Chess in Europe but in Japan it is a WiiWare title called Tsūshin Taikyoku: World Chess. This game is not available in the U.S.
Wii Music
Wii MusicWii Music
is a free form music game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii video game console. The game was released in Japan and North America in October 2008, and in Europe and Australia in the following month...
, released in 2008, is a music game for the Wii, wherein the user uses Wii peripherals to simulate the play of music.
Wii Party
Wii PartyWii Party
is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii video game console. The game heavily borrows game play elements from the Mario Party series, another Nintendo franchise. It is also the first game in the Wii series that Shigeru Miyamoto did not produce...
, released in 2010, is a game where players partake in various party games.
Commercial reception
Each game in the Wii series has sold millions of copies. Wii Sports is regarded as the best-selling best-selling video game of all time, having sold 76.76 million copies worldwide as of April 2011. The next best-selling Wii game is its sequel Wii Sports Resort, which has sold 27.68 million copies, followed by Wii Play with 27.38 million sales. The next best-selling game in the series is Wii Fit, which has sold 22.61 million copies; within 18 months by June 2009, the game helped health gamesExergaming
Exergaming or exer-gaming is a term used for video games that are also a form of exercise. Exergaming relies on technology that tracks body movement or reaction. The genre has been credited with upending the stereotype of gaming as a sedentary activity, and promoting an active lifestyle...
generate revenues of $2 billion, most of which was grossed by Wii Fit's 18.22 million sales at the time. Its sequel Wii Fit Plus sold 18.49 million copies, while Wii Party sold 5.77 million. The least successful game in the series, Wii Music, has sold 2.65 million copies. The Wii series has become one of the best-selling video game franchises, with total sales of 181.34 million units, more than 102 million of which came from the Wii Sports sub-series.
See also
- Wii SportsWii Sportsis a sports game developed and published by Nintendo as a launch title for the Wii video game console , and part of the Touch! Generations. The game was first released in North America along with the Wii on November 19, 2006, and was released in Japan, Australia, and Europe the following month...
- Wii Sports ResortWii Sports ResortWii Sports Resort has received generally favorable reviews, with an average score on Metacritic of 80%. IGN gave it a 7.7 out of 10, citing the impressive fidelity of the controls and how the graphics, as compared to the majority of Wii games, were superb. GameTrailers gave an 8.6 out of 10....
- Wii PlayWii PlayWii Play, released as in Japan, is a party video game for the Wii console. It is a counterpart to the games Wii Sports, Wii Music and Wii Fit. It features minigames that use characters from the Mii Channel. Several of the games featured are from E3 2006 demos such as the Duck Hunt-styled shooting...
- Wii Play: MotionWii Play: MotionWii Play: Motion, known as in Japan, is a party video game for the Wii console and the sequel to the 2006 game Wii Play. The game is the most recent entry in the Wii game series. It was released in North America on June 13, 2011 and in Europe on June 24...
- Wii FitWii Fitis a video game developed by Nintendo for the company's home video game console, Wii, designed by Hiroshi Matsunaga. It is an exercise game consisting of activities using the Wii Balance Board peripheral...
- Wii Fit PlusWii Fit Plusis a fitness video game by Nintendo for the Wii console. The game is an enhanced version of Wii Fit and was announced at Nintendo's E3 2009 media briefing on June 2, 2009. The game was released in Japan on October 1, 2009 and in North America three days later on October 4. It was released in South...
- Wii ChessWii ChessWii Chess is a chess video game for the Wii console. It was developed by Nintendo and was released on January 18, 2008 in Europe as a budget-priced retail title. Under the name , it was released as a downloadable WiiWare title in Japan on September 30, 2008...
- Wii MusicWii Musicis a free form music game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii video game console. The game was released in Japan and North America in October 2008, and in Europe and Australia in the following month...
- Wii PartyWii Partyis a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii video game console. The game heavily borrows game play elements from the Mario Party series, another Nintendo franchise. It is also the first game in the Wii series that Shigeru Miyamoto did not produce...