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1.31.2009

Don King Boxing Wii trailer video

2K Sports has released the following trailer for Don King Wii Boxing on the Nintendo Wii, showing how the Wii Balance Board can be used to duck and weave during bouts:

Pre-order Don King Boxing from Amazon.co.uk - click here!

1.30.2009

Don King Boxing Wii released March 31st

2K Sports has confirmed that Don King Boxing for the Nintendo Wii will be released on March 31.

2K reveals that it "worked closely with Don King and his staff to design a Boxercise portion of the game that mimics the routines used by real boxers. The training program isn’t just for the human player; it also helps to improve your boxer’s skills for the next match in the game."

Pre-order Don King Boxing from Amazon.co.uk - click here!

1.29.2009

More We Ski and Snowboard screenshots

Here's a new selection of We Ski and Snowboard screenshots courtesy of Bandai Namco, as the Wii Balance Board-supported game gears up for a February and March release in Europe and the US respectively:

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

Grippy Wii Fit socks go on sale

The Wii Balance Board's plastic isn't always the most stable to stand on, which is why (if you don't like gaming in your bear feet), you might be interested in CTA Digital's Wii Fit Socks.

Designed like ordinary training socks, they come with dozens of little nodules on the bottom to help your tootsies grip the Wii Balance Board while you work out.

Buy now from Amazon.com - click here!

1.28.2009

Mac OSX hacked to use Wii Balance Board

Another Wii Balance Board hack for you now, this time in which a clever YouTuber has managed to get games Neverball and Tux Racer running with the accessory.

Japanese public try out We Ski and Snowboard Wii

It'll be arriving in the US and Europe shortly, but We Ski and Snowboard is already in Japanese stores. At a recent show in the country, lucky punters got a chance to grab a taster of its Balance Board-supported action.

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

1.27.2009

Wii Fit Body Check Channel launches in Japan

Thanks to Kotaku, we now have more clear information on what our last post was all about.

The channel, which provides feedback on a users of Wii Fit is being rolled out to employees at Hitachi, NEC and Panasonic Medical Solutions - three of Japan's biggest companies..

Whether it'll eventually be rolled out to the general public at some stage is still up in the air.

Wii Fit interactive feedback being introduced in Japan?

Wii Fit's earliest incarnation was as 'Wii Health Pack', with ideas that users' exercise and physical condition would be linked to medical professionals for interactive feedback. Now that idea looks like it is coming to fruition in Japan, with a deal between Nintendo and Hitachi for a new Wii Channel.

From what we can gather from the press release, Wii Fit users will gain access to medical guidance, as well as get any exercise questions they have answered by a professional (or just other users?) and an updated log on their health.

As soon as the details are clearer, we'll relay them to you.

Amazon Kindle Wii Fit Tutorial

Kindle, Amazon's electronic reading device already has a lot going for it, with ore than 200,000 books available, including more than 100 of 112 current New York Times Best Sellers. Now it has something for all Wii Fit fans - an electronic Wii Fit Tutorial.

The e-book includes everything you'd ever need to know about Wii Fit, including tips and tricks to succeed and exercise routines to follow.

Wii Fit Tutorial - A Guide for your Wii Fit at Amazon.com

Kindle at Amazon.com

We Ski and Snowboard - new screenshots

Another set of We Ski and Snowboard screenshots for you today. We can't wait to explore the slopes... and dress up as a virtual skiing penguin!

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

1.26.2009

Equilibrio WiiWare released in early February

Equilibrio, the upcoming marble-rolling, Wii Balance Board-supporting WiiWare title will be released in early February 2009 - for the iPod at least.

The confirmation comes from DK Games' developer diary, being written in the build up to Equilibrio's release, but we hope it also refers to the WiiWare version of the game too.

We'll bring you the official confirmation as soon as its announced.

Rilakkuma supports Wii Balance Board yoga!

After our discovery of Wii Balance Board support in Rilakkuma for the Nintendo Wii last month, we wondered just what use the game would make of the accessory. Well, now we have the answer - yoga!

The cartoony life simulation featuring Japan's 'Relax Bear' sees you and your Mii chilling out with a variety of yoga poses, amongst other stress-busting activities.

Rilakkuma is released in Japan on March 5th.

1.25.2009

Wii Fit in stock every week says Nintendo

In the same week that we learnt Wii Fit hit the top of the UK games charts for the fifth time, Nintendo has once again spoken out to reassure customers that it is re-stocking the hard-to-find game as often as possible - every week in fact:

“We’ve always been bringing stock into the UK on a weekly basis ever since Wii Fit launched in April last year, and it’s encouraging to see that demand for Wii Fit appears to continue to be strong,” said a Nintendo rep.

Still having no luck finding Wii Fit in stock? Let us know below.

Buy your copy of Wii Fit from Amazon.com - click here!

We Ski and Snowboard Mt. Jamboree tour video

We Ski and Snowboard includes two huge mountain ski resorts to explore - the perillous Mt. Angrio and the more gentle slopes of Mt. Jamboree, which you can see in this short video tour:

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

1.24.2009

EA Sports Active Wii May 2009 release date in Europe?

EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii will be released in Europe this May, according to the snippet we've spotted in the catalogue for UK store Argos (right).

The game's release has already been confirmed for May in the US, thanks to the information given at the end of this trailer.

Promising a more 'Westernised' (tougher!) and customisable workout than Wii Fit and many Balance Board-supported activities, it could be just the exer-game you're looking for.

We Ski and Snowboard UFO tour video

It's not the first thing you'd associate with a snowy ski resort, but this UFO in We Ski and Snowboard gives us a nice little tour of the upcoming Wii Balance Board-supported game's environment:

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

1.23.2009

Jillian Michaels' Wii released April 1st in Europe

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for the Nintendo Wii will be released across Europe on April 1st 2009, we learn today.

The news comes from Yahoo!'s article about 'Console Fitness Fever' and follows 'The Biggest Loser' star's videogame debut in North America last autumn.

Currently the only real Balance Board-supported alternative to Wii Fit, players are invited to Jillian's boot camp where she'll put you through your paces in a number of challenging exercises.

Thanks to Lucy for the tip!

Wii Balance Board Energizer Power & Play Battery Pack

Energizer is one of the most trusted names in the world of batteries, so it doesn't come as too much of a surprise that they've decided to manufacturer their own Wii Balance Board rechargeable batter pack.

Like its competitors, the Energizer Power & Play Battery Pack means you'll never have to buy AA batteries for your Wii Balance Board again - and it emits a tone to tell you when its running low on power itself.

Buy yours from Amazon.com now - click here!

Wii Balance Board Rayman Raving Rabbids covers

Way back in July 2008, accessories specialist Mad Catz announced that it had signed a deal with Ubisoft to manufacture Rayman Raving Rabbids-themed add-ons.

Finally, they've arrived... and we like 'em! The first two accessories are Rabbid Balance Board sleeves, and they're available from Amazon.com in two designs.

Rayman Raving Rabbids Cover - Big Rabbid (Amazon.com)
Raving Rabbids Cover - Box - Mad Catz (Amazon.com)

1.22.2009

Mario and Sonic Winter Olympics Wii to support Balance Board?

A number of sources (including GoNintendo) are reporting today that a wintery-themed sequel to Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is currently in the works, leading us to speculate the chances of it supporting the Wii Balance Board.

Given the popularity of the accessory and with the likes of We Ski and Winter Sports 2 already supporting the Wii Balance Board, it seems a no-brainer to us that Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games 2 should make use of it in a number of events.

We'll bring you all the latest as soon as it appears!

Wii Music drumming lesson video - outro fills

Your third and final Wii Music drumming lesson for you today - learn how to master outro fills.

Order Wii Music from Amazon.com - click here!

Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii 'tilt that remote' trailer

The last in our trio of Marble Saga: Kororinpa videos this week for you now. 57 seconds of wrist-breaking tilting action:

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

1.21.2009

Wii Music drumming lesson video - Transition fills

A second Wii Music drumming masterclass for you today, this time in transition fills:

Order Wii Music from Amazon.com - click here!

Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii 'rolling' trailer

More footage of Marble Saga: Kororinpa for you today. Check out the site tomorrow for one more:

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

1.20.2009

Wii Music drumming lesson video - Intro Fills

Want to be a Wii Music drumming expert? Check out the first of three video lessons direct from the Nintendo Channel and get those Balance Board-tapping feet at the ready:

Order Wii Music from Amazon.com - click here!

Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii 'meaow' trailer

New footage has emerged of Hudson's Wii Balance Board-supported Marble Saga: Kororinpa this week. Here's the first of three videos we'll be posting over the next couple of days:

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

1.19.2009

Wii Fit FoxTrot Cartoon Strip

I'm sure many Wii Fit virgins can identify with the poor fella in this recent FoxTrot comic strip. It's not easy... - spotted by GoNintendo.

Biathlon 2009 Wii screenshots

More screenshots of Biathlon 2009 (or Ski and Shoot as you may know it) for the Nintendo Wii, which supports the Wii Balance Board in its skiing exploits have been released today.

1.18.2009

We Ski and Snowboard Wii new trailer

Namco Bandai has released the following new trailer for We Ski and Snowboard - or Family Ski and Snowboard as it will be known in Europe.

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

Wii Balance Board controls Labyrinth game

Another week and another inventive Wii Balance Board hack for your delictation. This time? Hooking the accesory up to make a robotic Labyrinth marble game:

1.17.2009

Gold's Gym Cardio Workout supports Wii Balance Board

Gold's Gym Cardio Workout supports the Wii Balance Board, we have learnt today. Balance Board Blog speculated about it a few weeks back, but now the game's product description on Amazon.com confirms it as fact.

Gold's Gym Cardio Workout offers a personal training experience where you can schedule workouts, track burned calories and body weight. It also claims to give a more intense cardio workout than most Wii fitness games, with exercises including cardio boxing, running, and sit-ups.

It's current estimated release date is March 24th.

Pre-order your copy of Gold's Gym Cardio Workout from Amazon.com - click here!

Marble Saga: Kororinpa 2 Balance Board screenshots

Along with the recent announcement of Marble Saga: Kororinpa's European release date (or Marbles! Balance Challenge as it will be known there), a brand new set of screenshots were shared by Konami, which include our first glimpse at Balance Board-only levels:

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

Riiser Aerobic Step for Wii Balance Board

Want to give the Wii Balance Board more height? Do you find it too low down for Wii Fit's step aerobics? If so, Riiser's Aerobic Step could be just what you're looking for.

Attaching its steel plastic feet to the bottom of the Wii Balance Board raises its standing height to 4 inches, the step aerobic standard.

Its available from Amazon.com. Buy yours now - click here!

Thanks to Jas for the tip!

1.16.2009

Nyko Wii Balance Board rechargeable battery price cut

A quick heads-up to all of you who are in the market for a rechargeable battery for your Wii Balance Board now. Amazon.com has reduced the price of Nyko's Wii Fit Energy pack to just $4.98.

A real bargain price, especially on something that'll save you so much money in the long run!

Buy yours from Amazon.com - click here.

Skate It Wii Japan launch screenshots

To mark the announcement of Skate It's February 12th launch in Japan, Electronic Arts has released the following selection of screenshots - a mixture of old and new stills from the Wii Balance Board-compatible game:

Click here to buy your copy of Skate It from Amazon.com now.

1.15.2009

Skate It Wii released in Japan on February 12

Much of the time games are released in Japan before they come to the US and Europe, but in the case of EA's Skate It, it has only recently been announced that it will arrive in Japan on February 12, 2009.

This news won't apply the majority of you, we understand, but for those of you in Japan (or with Japanese Wiis) who want a bit of serious Wii Balance Board action, Skate It might be just the ticket.

Click here to buy your copy of Skate It from Amazon.com now.

Marble Saga: Kororinpa 2 Wii - Stage 1

Hudson Soft is periodically updating Marble Saga: Kororinpa's official site with previews of the game's stages, so we thought it would be good to document them conveniently here for you.

The first - Stage 1 - is 'Empty Lot'.

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

1.14.2009

Marble Saga: Kororinpa / Kororinpa 2 screenshots

Hudson Soft has delivered a brand new set of screenshots of Marble Saga: Kororinpa 2, the Wii Balance Board-supported puzzler that looks to be shaping up to easily trump the original. Check them out, courtesy of GameSpot, here:

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

EA Sports Active new screenshots

Electronic Arts has released a pair of new promotional images for EA Sports Active, which we recently discovered is planned for release in May 2009.

The two new shots don't use the Wii Balance Board, but keen eyes will spot two of the title's exercise activities - namely boxing and throwing balls to knock down a tower of tin cans.

EA Sports Active is being touted as a 'Westernised' version of Wii Fit.

1.13.2009

Snowboard Riot WiiWare weapons / power-ups breakdown

Hudson Soft's Wii Balance Board-supported Snowboard Riot for WiiWare spices up traditional snowy races with a dash of weapontry and power-ups. Keeping things simple, there looks to be only four in total:

Freeze: Hit an opponent with this missle and you'll hinder their progress by temporarily coating them in ice.

Homing Missle: Much like Mario Kart's red shells, these bad boys will seek and smash into your closest rival.

Turbo: Use this handy item for a quick burst of speed, perfect for over-taking other racers.

High Jump: Use this to spring yourself high enough to perform some crazy, crazy tricks.

Snowboard Riot is due for release in Europe this month, but a US release is still unconfirmed.

Surf Google Earth with the Wii Balance Board

We've reported on a story very similar to this in the past, but now Google has taken the opportunity to show on a bigger scale how the Wii Balance Board can be used to travel through Google Earth:

Wii Power Fit USB battery recharger

DreamGear has very recently launched a new gadget to be used for the Wii Balance Board - a rechargeable battery that runs off the power of the Wii via its USB port.

If you're a keen user of the Wii Balance Board, a rechargeable battery really is essential.

The Wii Power Fit is $19.99 and available at Amazon.com - click here to buy.

1.12.2009

Marbles! Balance Challenge released in Europe April 30

Konami has announced that Marbles! Balance Challenge (known as Marble Saga: Kororinpa or Kororinpa 2 in the US) will be released in Europe on April 30, 2009.

The Wii Balance Board-supported title is the sequel to its under-appreciated prequel and sees players helping Anthony Ant on a long and dangerous journey through a myriad of varied lands.

Marble Saga: Kororinpa will arrive in the US on March 10, 2009.

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

Buy Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party, Get RRR free!

Just a quick shout to all of you who have yet to pick up Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party for the Nintendo Wii.

Amazon.com is doing a deal where if you buy the newest game in the series, you get the original for free:

"Think of all the crazy fun you could have if you had two Rabbids instead of one! For a limited time, when you buy Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party, you'll get Rayman Raving Rabbids free."

Definitely not a bad deal. Order yours now - click here.

Wii Balance Board and Disaster: Day of Crisis

Following the 'What if?' Wii Balance Board and Mirror's Edge, here's another game - on Wii this time - that could benefit with its controls: the as-yet-unreleased-in-the-US Disaster: Day of Crisis. Watch the video below to see how:

Wii Fit Training Companion at Amazon.com

The Wii Fit Training Companion, an official paperback written in order to accompany your sessions with Nintendo's exer-game has recently appeared on Amazon.com, and includes:

Descriptions and explanations of every exercise. Including what muscles or fitness aspect each one targets.
Training programs that suggest combinations of exercises to help players who are striving for specific goals, such as flexibility or endurance.
Wii Fit family challenges! Combinations of fun fitness games for the whole family to enjoy lighthearted competition.
Wii Fit logs. Fill in logs to keep track of your Wii Fit routines.

If it sounds like your bag, you can purchase a copy from Amazon.com by clicking here.

1.11.2009

Balance Board Blog on Twitter - follow us!

We realise we're a bit late to the Twitter party, but we're there now - better late than never!

All of Balance Board Blog's stories will be fed to our Twitter account, and you'll also receive the odd message that suits Twitter more than it would a full post here on the main site.

A few of you are already following us (thanks!), but we'd love more of you to do the same.

Simply visit Balance Board Blog's Twitter page and subscribe - http://twitter.com/wiibalanceboard

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Snowboard Riot WiiWare Balance Board trick controls

Unlike EA's Skate It, Snowboard Riot's trickery is controlled via the Wii Remote and Nunchuck rather than the Wii Balance Board itself. But, if you're going to plump for the more immersive control method, check out how it all melds together above.

1.10.2009

Marble Saga: Kororinpa video teaser trailer

We're looking forward to hearing more about Marble Saga: Kororinpa as the Wii Balance Board-supported game's release approaches - March 17th is the current estimate. For now, check out this teaser trailer from Hudson:

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

'Get Fit on Wii Fit' guide book appears on Amazon

Using Wii Fit is a doddle thanks to its clear on-screen instructions, but if you're in need of some advice on how to structure your exercise routine in the game, then you may want to consider Gerald Roebroeks' 'Get Fit With Wii Fit'.

Available on Amazon.com, the book claims it'll help you 'get in shape', 'tone your body' and, ahem, 'loose weight'.

Check out excerpts and buy at Amazon.com - click here.

Snowboard Riot WiiWare Balance Board controls

Hudson's official website for the Wii Balance Board-controlled Snowboard Riot has a page dedicated to the game's control options, which we've plucked out for you. Check out the basic controls above (click to enlarge) and look out for trick controls tomorrow!

1.09.2009

We Ski and Snowboard / Family Ski and Snowboard screenshots

Ahead of its European release in February, check out the following new screenshots of We Ski and Snowboard / Family Ski and Snowboard, picked up by Wiiz:

We Ski and Snowboard Wii mountain top video

Namco Bandai is promising much more mountainside to explore in We Ski and Snowboard than in the original We Ski, and the following video gives you the idea of the scale of one of its pistes:

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

1.08.2009

All Star Cheer Squad reduced at Amazon - $29.99

A quick heads up to all you cheerleading fans - Amazon.com had reduced the price of the Wii Balance Board-supported All Star Cheer Squad by 25% to just $29.99!

If you've made getting healthy a New Year's resolution and don't fancy slogging it out with Wii Fit, then All Star Cheer Squad may provide a more fulfilling experience.

Buy your copy of All Star Cheer Squad from Amazon now - click here!

...And don't forget your pom-poms. ;)

Wii Balance Board Snowboard attachment

How's this for a slick addition to your Wii Balance Board - a specially made snowboard attachment.

It's on sale at Play.com, but unfortunately isn't in stock at present (either as a standlone item or paired up with Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip).

Anyone managed to snap one up? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

Rilakkuma Wii - more screenshots

Here are some more screenshots of Rilakkuma for the Nintendo Wii, featuring photo-taking and Mii support. We're still not sure how the game makes use of the Wii Balance Board, so please leave a comment if you know!

1.07.2009

EA Sports Active Wii video trailer - Bob Greene's New Year

Check out the latest trailer from EA Sports Active, in which Bob Greene demos the game briefly and talks about exercise and New Year's Resolutions:

EA Sports Active Wii released in May 2009

EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii will be released in May 2009, it has been confirmed today.

The date is revealed at the end of the Wii Balance Board-supported game's latest trailer, which features Opera fitness guru Bob Greene.

EA Sports Active has been touted as a 'Westernised' version of Wii Fit, including more vigorous workouts, as well as custom exercise routines.

More updates to follow but, for now, I have to go to work! Check back later. =)

EA Sports Active Wii - change your life in 2009

EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii isn't due for release until Spring, but its official website is already filling with expert advice on how to give your 2009 a healthly kickstart - presumably so you'll be more than ready for the Wii Balance Board-supported game's arrival.

Check out the latest update from Carmen Bott , EA Sports Active's Strength & Conditioning Specialist here.

Snowboard Riot WiiWare US trailer

A little while back, we brought you the Japanese trailer for Snowboard Riot on WiiWare. Here's the same footage again, but with captions catered for an English audience:

1.06.2009

We Ski reduced at Amazon.com - just $19.99

With the upcoming release of We Ski and Snowboard this March, there's no better way to limber up for some on-piste action than with its Wii Balance Board-supported prequel, We Ski.

And for what we imagine is a limited offer, Amazon has chopped a third off its price - it's yours for just $19.99.

Snap up your copy of We Ski from Amazon.com - click here!

We Ski and Snowboard - Santa visit video

Yes, we realise this is all a bit too late now, but it's too good to make you wait until next year!

It's Christmas Day and you're enjoying a relaxing snowboard on the pistes of We Ski and Snowboard, and who do you come across standing on top of his Wii Balance Board? Well..

Buy your copy of We Ski and Snowboard from Amazon.com - click here!

Rilakkuma Wii - Miis and Weather Channel support

Although Rilakkuma Wii is unlikely to be released outside of Japan, we're still fascinated by the newly-discovered Wii Balance Board-supported title...

...Especially now that we learn that it supports the use of Miis and incorporates the Wii's Weather Channel. The former sees your custom avatar chillaxing with Rilakkuma and his friends, while the latter means that the in-game weather reflects what's happening in the real world.

Rilakkuma Wii sees players simulating life with the popular Japanese bear, completing quizzes and taking photos, which can be shared via the Wii Message Board. It's released in Spring 2009.

1.05.2009

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum Wii reduced at Amazon

Amazon.com has reduced the price of Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 on the Nintendo Wii by a tempting amount today.

You can now pick up The Biggest Loser star's Wii Balance Board-supported fitness game for just $29.99, including free delivery.

Get your copy from Amazon.com - click here!

Rilakkuma Wii screenshots

Check out the following selection of screenshots of Rilakkuma on the Nintendo Wii, a game featuring the Japanese bear created to help the nation relax. Terribly cute, he is too:

Rilakkuma Wii supports Wii Balance Board

We pride ourselves on bringing you coverage on every game that supports the Wii Balance Board, but very occassionaly one slips us by - like Rilakkuma, a title based on the popular Japanese character.

Originally announced in October 2008, from what we can gather from Google's garbled translation is that it's a simple life simulator, in which players look after Rilakkuma and his friends in their colourful home.

Like Hula Wii, the chances of this getting a translation are slim. But it's probably simple enough to play without being fluent in Japanese, and how can you resist importing something so cute?!

Although we know it supports the Wii Balance Board, we can't actually figure out what it's used for in the game. If you can help, read the original article here and leave a comment below.

1.04.2009

Rats Squash WiiWare supports Wii Balance Board? (Rumour)

The following video has very recently made its way onto YouTube from Spanish developer Mutant Games. Rats Squash sees players stomping on the Wii Balance Board to squish on-screen critters for points and combos.

It looks the real deal, but we can't tell for sure quite yet. The blurb talks about the title as if it's just an idea in the making. See what you think below:

Family Golf WiiWare supports 1-8 players

The teaser website for Family Golf on WiiWare reveals that the Wii Balance Board-supported title will allow between 1-8 players to compete against one another at any one time.

Presuming this will involve taking turns, hopefully this will mean that everyone can get in on the Wii Balance Board action - even if it is just limited to adjusting your golfer's stance.

Family Golf is due for a release in Spring 2009 (Japanese WiiWare initially) and will cost just 500 Wii Points.

Family Golf WiiWare released in Spring 2009

Family Golf WiiWare will be released in Spring 2009, according to the game's official website.

The cutesy simulator (part of Arc Sytem Works' "Family" series) allows players to use the Wii Balance Board to control the stance of their on-screen avatar - always an important consideration in the game.

1.03.2009

'Wii Fit As Long As I Live' - Wicked Celtics

What happens when you combine a love for rock 'n' roll wih your passion for Wii Fit? Well, it might look something like the following:

Buy Wii Fit from Amazon.com - click here!

Imagine Fashion Party Wii includes Wi-Fi support

New details of Imagine Fashion Party on the Nintendo Wii have emerged, revealing that the game will make use of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Specifically, players will be able to share their handiwork in the virtual clothes-creator (in the form of photo shoot or catwalk show) with the friends saved in their Wii's message board. Lovely jubbly.

In addition, we learn that Imagine Fashion Party includes mini-game modes, including 'Office' where you "play the role of a hip young designer running your own boutique agency with loads of demanding clients." Sounds hectic!

Imagine Fashion Party is currently scheduled for release towards the end of January.

Pre-order Imagine Fashion Party from Amazon.com - click here!

Imagine Fashion Party Wii screenshots

Feast your eyes on - count 'em - four new screenshots of Imagine Fashion Party (Imagine Fashion Idol in Europe), Ubisoft's newest Wii Balance Board-supported game. They show off how you'll use the Wii Remote to create your garments, followed by a proud Balance Board strut on the catwalk:

Pre-order Imagine Fashion Party from Amazon.com - click here!

1.02.2009

Wii Fit advertised in Wal-Mart clothing section

In a move that you could call in slightly bad taste, Wal-Mart (at least in the one scouted down by a Kotaku reader) has started displaying video advertisments for Wii Fit in the mile of the women's clothing section.

Whether this is just a one-off or a nationwide thing, we have no idea. Bad taste or clever marketing? Let us know in the comments section below.

Buy Wii Fit from Amazon.com - click here!

Marble Saga: Kororinpa - more screenshots

How about some more images of Marble Saga: Kororinpa to get 2009 rolling along... see what we did there? Guffaw! You'll be able to join Anthony Ant on his adventure this Spring.

Pre-order your copy of Marble Saga: Kororinpa from Amazon.com - click here!

1.01.2009

Snowboard Riot WiiWare trailer

Check out the debut trailer for Snowboard Riot on WiiWare below. The Wii Balance Board-supported title is due for release later on this month and will cost 1000 Wii Points:

Snowboard Riot WiiWare to cost 1000 Wii Points

The Japanese website for Snowboard Riot (Board Warriors as it is known in the region) has revealed that the Wii Balance Board-supported title will cost 1000 Wii Points when it is released later on this month.

Hudson Soft's latest WiiWare game is something of a mix between Coolboarders and Snowboard Kids - melding realistic-looking characters with zany weaponry during races.

We Ski and Snowboard / Family Ski and Snowboard box art

The European box art for Family Ski and Snowboard (We Ski and Snowboard in the US) has recently appeared, and it's displayed for you here in all its glory.

We prefer the Japanese box art ourselves, but we're hearted by the 'Wii Balance Board Compatible' logo plastered on the front of this version.

Family Ski and Snowboard is released in Europe on February 27, 2009.

Vertigo Wii new screenshots

A few new images of Vertigo for the Nintendo Wii have rolled in this week, courtesy of its Amazon product page.

The Wii Balance Board-supported racer sees you racing Xorbs across more than 50 different environments, with customisable pods and Arcade, Career, Practice and Time Trial modes all available.

It is currently penned down for a Q1 2009 release.

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