Below are the first screenshots of Don King Boxing (previously Don King Presents: Prizefighter) for the Nintendo Wii. After a lengthy delay and promises that its gameplay has been completely overhauled following the disappointing PS3 and 360 versions of the title, it'll hit the ring in March - Wii Balance Board gym training included:
New screenshots of Marble Saga: Kororinpa have emerged this week. Check them out in the slideshow below:
Stuff.tv has recently got to grips with two Wii Balance Board-supported games, namely Shaun White Snowboarding and Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party. See if you can spot the name-game mistake:
Updated release schedules for the Nintendo Wii in Europe are now showing that Play Logic's Wii Balance Board-supported racer, Vertigo, will be released in the region on March 20, 2009.
Previous confirmation had only had the game down as being launched in 'Q1 2009', so it's pleasing to see the window narrowed down. Still, it's far from official confirmation, and it could change as the date approaches.
Still no word on Vertigo's US release.
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If we're looking at the types of 'serious' games that the Wii Balance Board could support, EA's parkour-inspired Mirror's Edge (PS3/360) is a fantastic example, complete with running, balancing, and close combat. Watch how it might work in the following video:
Most protective Wii Balance Board sleeves are designed to wrap themselves snugly around the accessory, but Dream Gear has a simpler idea with its Neo Fit cover.
Made from Neoprene (the same material as wet suits), it simply sits on top of the Wii Balance Board. Available in either grey or pink, it'll cost you $17.99 from Amazon.com.
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Bandai Namco has recently announced that the Wii Balance Board-supported We Ski has sold in excess of 1 million copies across the world.
The wintry title was the first third-party title to support the Wii Balance Board, and its sales have no doubt been helped by its budget price.
Its sequel We Ski and Snowboard is released in March, so there's still plenty of time to get a flavour for it with the original.
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Here's a new Wii Fit advert from Japan, which it looks like advertises how the game can help you manage your diet, if you must stuff yourself throughout the week:
Continuing a showcase of We Ski and Snowboard footage over the past few days, here is more multiplayer mayhem, playing out in the racing challenge:
Edit: Yes it does! Grab your copy from Amazon.com here.
It's Christmas Day, and what better Wii Balance Board-supported game to show off than We Ski and Snowboard. Tag challenge multiplayer gameplay this time around:
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Skate It takes place in San Venelona, a city left in ruins after a mysterious natural disaster. While this is terrible news for most people, for extreme sports enthusiasts, it leaves the most amazing playground for experimentation. The game whisks you along, giving you the freedom to complete the many, many challenges it lays in front on a journey to experience the thrill of gaining sponsors and the coveted title of Skater of the Year.
Skate It makes the most ambitious use of the Wii Balance Board to date, allowing basic steering by tilting back and forth, and allowing players to perform tricks by tapping different quadrants of the accessories surface. Basic movement, let alone any fancy stunts, is difficult to get the hang of at first, but with a little perserverence, you'll discover that Skate It's Wii Balance Board controls add an element of immersion that traditional controls could never match.
San Venelona and Skate It's other locations (European locales which you'll experience from time to time) aren't the most ambitiously detailed on the Nintendo Wii, but the rugged, gritty landscapes do have a sense of charm, and the whole thing chugs along at a slick pace throughout. You'll not see another soul on your trip, but the likelihood is that you'll be too hooked on skating or creating custom trick lines to notice. It's all backed by a suitably no-nonsense soundtrack, made up of artists including The Clash, LL Cool J, and Suicidal Tendencies.
Expect to finish the career mode in around 8 hours, but get drawn in by the multiplayer options and you'll squeeze a lot more gameplay out of Skate It.
It may lack polish in certain areas, but in Wii Balance Board terms, if you're looking for a 'hardcore' option away from the likes of Wii Fit and Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party, Skate It is your best bet yet for extreme sports thrills.
Today is the eleventh day of Balance Board Blog's 12 Days of a Wii Balance Board Christmas.
Each day up until The Big One, we'll be celebrating a special piece of the Wii Balance Board's eventful first year.
On the eleventh day of Wii Balance Board Christmas, my true love gave to me:
2 Jillians Jogging!
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More new footage from We Ski and Snowboard for you now, in the form of multiplayer stunt challenges:
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Check out these clever guys, who have connected various gadgets - including the Wii Balance Board - to steer their radio controlled car. Looks like the sensitivity needs tweaking on our favourite accessory!
DK Games has confirmed that Equilibrio for WiiWare will include levels that have been specifically adapted for use with the Wii Balance Board. The developer's Christophe Kohler told Videogamer:
"...the game has also been adapted FOR the Wii Balance Board. When using the Balance Board, players will get to play "alternative" and simpler levels so that it is possible to finish the game with only the balance (moreover, this is necessary to win one of the 25 prizes)."
Shaun White Snowboarding is one of the most accomplished Wii Balance Board-supported games yet, and figures show that it has sold 40% of the title's total across all formats. With that in mind, a sequel would appear likely, and in an interview this week, Shaun White appears to have blurted out confirmation:
"Now that I have the knowledge and I can speak to programmers better and I understand a lot more about what’s possible and what’s not possible, this will all help with the next game,” he said.
Ubisoft has denied the claims, though, saying “We have not announced any plans for future projects with Shaun.”
Watch this space!
Today is the seventh day of Balance Board Blog's 12 Days of a Wii Balance Board Christmas. Each day up until The Big One, we'll be celebrating a special piece of the Wii Balance Board's eventful first year.
On the seventh day of Wii Balance Board Christmas, my true love gave to me:
6 Skaters Skating!
Buy Skate It now from Amazon.com - click here!
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Equilibrio on WiiWare is the newest game that supports the Wii Balance Board, and here are a selection of screenshots from the marble-rolling game:
Today is the sixth day of Balance Board Blog's 12 Days of a Wii Balance Board Christmas. Each day up until The Big One, we'll be celebrating a special piece of the Wii Balance Board's eventful first year.
On the sixth day of Wii Balance Board Christmas, my true love gave to me:
7 Babies Bobbing!
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Here is the debut trailer for Equilibrio on WiiWare, which is the latest game to be announced that supports the Wii Balance Board:
Today is the fifth day of Balance Board Blog's 12 Days of a Wii Balance Board Christmas. Each day up until The Big One, we'll be celebrating a special piece of the Wii Balance Board's eventful first year.
On the fifth day of Wii Balance Board Christmas, my true love gave to me:
8 Skiers Skiing!
Buy We Ski now from Amazon.com - click here!
Buy Family Ski now from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
We Ski & Snowboard / Family Ski and Snowboard for the Nintendo Wii will be released in Europe on February 27, reports today suggest.
The Wii Balance Board-supported title by Namco is the sequel to Family Ski / We Ski and (as the name suggests) features snowboarding as an addition. There's also bigger mountains, and a host of new gameplay modes.
No firm date is yet set for We Ski & Snowboard's release in the United States.
Wii Fit 2 has today been rumoured in Japanese magazine Game Lab, whose page of gaming whispers has often been accurate. About Wii Fit's sequel it reads:
"Game company "N" [Nintendo] is said to be working on a second iteration of its fitness game, "W" [Wii Fit]. New features apparently include stretching and massages. A certain former U.S. Army instructor has reportedly been approached about endorsing the game."
Given the success of Wii Fit, a sequel was almost inevitable! Hopefully we'll be able to bring you some more concrete details soon.
After reporting on the Wu Fit Balance Board yesterday - an Asian-made copycat of Nintendo's accessory, a video review of the device has appeared on eBay. Somewhat surprisingly, it appears to work pretty accurately with Wii Fit:
Today is the fourth day of Balance Board Blog's 12 Days of a Wii Balance Board Christmas. Each day up until The Big One, we'll be celebrating a special piece of the Wii Balance Board's eventful first year.
On the fourth day of Wii Balance Board Christmas, my true love gave to me:
9 Blocks a' Fallin'!
Today is the third day of Balance Board Blog's 12 Days of a Wii Balance Board Christmas. Each day up until The Big One, we'll be celebrating a special piece of the Wii Balance Board's eventful first year.
On the third day of Wii Balance Board Christmas, my true love gave to me:
10 cheerleaders dancing!
Buy All Star Cheer Squad from Amazon.com - click here!
The following advert is being used on TV in the UK to help promote Wii Music in the run up to Christmas and - unlike others - it features Wii Balance Board use. Watch that drummer go!
Today marks 12 days before Christmas Day, and the beginning of Balance Board Blog's 12 Days of a Wii Balance Board Christmas. Each day up until The Big One, we'll be celebrating a special piece of the Wii Balance Board's eventful first year.
On the first day of Wii Balance Board Christmas, my true love gave to me:
12 Wii Music drummers drumming!
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Another 10 screenshots direct from We Ski and Snowboard / We Ski 2 for you this wintry Sunday, most of which feature the Wii Balance Board-supported game's Mii compatibility:
New screenshots of Snowboard Riot for WiiWare have been released today. Feast your eyes on this little lot of Wii Balance Board-supported goodness:
Yep, it's more We Ski World: We Ski and Snowboard / We Ski 2 footage for you now (you know you love it!). This time it shows off more stunt-filled night time action.
Ubisoft being a French company, you'd expect some Euro-themed adverts, and the following one is no exception - a Rabbids Miss France competition with a twist!
Another Japanese advert spot for We Ski World: Ski and Snowboard / We Ski 2 for you now, this time showing off how the game utilises the Wii Balance Board to perform tricks.
Having difficulty tracking down a copy of Wii Fit? You're definitely not the only one, and Nintendo realises it. For the umpteenth time this year, it has spoken out to reveal it is doing it all it can to get the exer-game onto shelves, but it still may not be able to meet demand:
“We are making every effort to ensure that the production of Wii Fit matches demand this Christmas. We have increased our shipment of Wii Fit into Europe this Christmas to help meet demand as best we can. Despite increasing global production and shipping more product into the market than ever before, we may still have some stock shortages of Wii Fit.”
Let us know about your Wii Fit hunting tales in the comments section below.
More We Ski World: Ski and Snowboard / We Ski 2 footage for you now - this time taking in what the game has to offer when the sun goes down. Enjoy:
Wii Fit
If you're after some Wii Balance Board fun this Christmas, you won't get very far without Wii Fit. The accessory comes bundled with Nintendo's exer-gaming title and, since its release, it has helped make keeping fit fun for millions of people around the world. Choose from 4 different categories - Strength Training, Aerobics, Yoga, and Balance Games - and over 40 different activities; track your BMI, and set weight loss goals with the help of your own virtual personal trainer. Perfect for easing yourself into an exercise regime or as a break from the monotony of the gym, Wii Fit has something for everyone.
Buy from Amazon.com - click here!
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Click below for more!
Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip
Developed in close collaboration with Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White – the most successful snowboarder in the history of the sport – Shaun White Snowboarding provides Wii Balance Board owners with an exhilarating journey, as they travel the world on mission to becoming the next snowboarding supremo. The Wii Balance Board allows players to carve down the slopes and perform death-defying trickery, all while Shaun mentors you along the way.
Buy from Amazon.com - click here!
Buy from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
After two previous outings on the Nintendo Wii, Ubisoft's Rabbids are back with a bang, and this time they're invading the TV schedules. The Wii Balance Board is supported in around a third of the 65+ comedic mini-games, which spoof pop culture, advertising and TV classics. Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party is also touted as the first game you can play using your back side - sit on the Balance Board and hold on tight!
Buy from Amazon.com - click here!
Buy from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
All Star Cheer Squad
It's the dream of millions of little girls to become a champion cheerleader, and that's just what - with a little help from the Wii Balance Board - All Star Cheer Squad provides! After customising your character's hair, make-up and costume, it's time to take the stage as players perform dozens of real-world cheer/ dance moves, and perform stunts with the Wii Balance Board. If you're feeling creative, there's also the chance to choreograph your own routines. For added authenticity, don't forget to pick up pom-pom attachments for the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.
Buy from Amazon.com - click here!
Buy from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
Following Wii Sports, Wii Play and Wii Fit, comes Wii Music, giving everybody the chance to jam in their very own band with over 60 different instruments. Wii Music isn't about points, speed and accuracy, it's about enjoying the thrill of experimentation and musical performance. The Wii Balance Board comes into play in a dedicated drum lesson mode, where the accessory is used in tandem with the Wii Remote and Nunchuck to provide players with their very own virtual drum kit.
Buy from Amazon.com - click here!
Buy from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum
Currently the only real alternative to Wii Fit, celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels lends her expertise to a title in which players attend her very own boot camp. Once there, choose from either Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals, and Hill Climb modes, then set the intensity and length of your workout to best suit you. Track calories burnt, and even unlock lifestyle and fitness video tips from Jillian by completing challenges ranging from rowing to monkey bars.
Buy from Amazon.com - click here!
Notable mentions:
Skate It: Wii Balance Board-controlled skating sim from Electronic Arts.
Buy now from Amazon.com - click here!
Buy now from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
We Ski: Budget-priced Wii Balance Board-supported winter fun.
Buy now from Amazon.com - click here!
Buy now from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
G1 Jockey 2008: Budget-priced horse riding fun, with Wii Balance Board support.
Buy now from Amazon.co.uk - click here!
Nothing you like? Check out the full list fo Wii Balance Board-supported games here.
