Even more screenshots from We Ski and snowboard for you now. Check them out in the slideshow below:
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2.28.2009
We Ski and Snowboard / We Ski 2 screenshots
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2.27.2009
Wii Balance Board Games - February 2009 highlights
Amongst other highlights, February 2009 turned out to be a busy month for Wii Balance Board-supported game announcements - including Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games - and where we learned when EA Sports Active would hit stores.
February 2009 Wii Balance Board News Highlights:
- Adventure Island WiiWare Supports Wii Balance Board
- NewU: Inside Out Supports Wii Balance Board
- Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Supports Wii Balance Board
- 3 Majesco Games Support Wii Balance Board
- EA Sports Active release date is May 19th
- Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games Teaser Trailer
- Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games Screenshots
- Don King Boxing Wii Training Video Trailer
- EA Sports Active: Bob Greene Talks Home Fitness Video
- Riiser Wii Balance Board Accessory Trailer
Enjoy the picks of February - here's to March!
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Punch Out!! Wii Balance Board support mystery continues
In a slew of new announcements yesterday, Nintendo announced that Punch-Out!! Wii would arrive in US stores on May 18th. Previous reports had suggested that Punch-Out!! would support the Wii Balance Board, but so far we've seen no confirmation of this.
Adding to the doubt is this new box art, which is devoid of the 'Supports Wii Balance Board' blurb that most other compatibile titles include.
Until we know either way for definite, it looks like Don King Boxing is Balance Board boxing fans' best (and only) choice.
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Snowboard Riot hits WiiWare in Europe
Hudson Soft's snowboarding racer Snowboard Riot has skidded its way onto WiiWare in Europe this morning.
Costing 1000 Wii Points, Snowboard Riot sees players competing on perilious mountainside slopes for racing glory, with a variety of weapons and Wii Balance Board control thrown in for good measure.
Snowboard Riot received middling reviews on its release earlier on this year in the US, so be sure to read up before you splash out.
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2.26.2009
EA Sports Active Wii video - Bob Greene talks home fitness
In his latest video blog to promote EA Sports Active, fitness buff Bob Greene talks about exercising from home:
EA Sports Active is released in the US on May 19th. Pre-order from Amazon.com - click here!
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Don King Boxing Wii Training Video
2K Sports has released the following video of Don King Boxing on Wii, which shows off how players will use the Wii Balance Board to duck and weave during bouts:
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Go Play Lumberjacks Wii screenshots
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2.25.2009
EA Sports Active Wii - Bob Greene's fitness philosophy
EA Sports Active hits stores on May 19th, and in its latest update for the run-up, the following video of Bob Greene explaining his fitness philosophy (and how it ties into the Wii Fit rival:
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Adventure Island: The Beginning screenshots
Hudson Soft has released the following screenshots for the Balance Board-supported WiiWare title:
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2.24.2009
Go Play Lumberjacks, Circus Star get June release date
Go Play Lumberjacks and Go Play Circus Star will both be released for the Nintendo Wii in June, Majesco Entertainment has confirmed.
Both games support the Wii Balance Board - the first in frantic wood-chopping action, and the second in a game that lets players live out the life of a big top star in a number of exciting activities.
Go Play City Sports joins the above games in a range of titles that all support the Wii Balance Board. We'll have more info very soon.
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Go Play Lumberjacks Wii new details
New details have emerged about Majesco's Go Play Lumberjacks for Wii.
The four-player party game features 15 wily woodchoppers, including Jack the lumberjack, Jill the chainsaw-wielding beauty, a peg-legged pirate, ninja assassin and medieval knight, among others, and features five game categories - Sawing, Axe Throwing, Climbing, Chopping, and Water Events.
Using the Wii Remote to cut, the Wii Balance Board can be added for even more intense lumberjacking action.
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2.23.2009
Let's Tap creator hints at Wii Balance Board use
Creator of SEGA's Let's Tap for the Nintendo Wii has hinted that he is interested in using the Wii Balance Board in a future project.
When the point was raised by play.tm, he said:
"Your suggestion about using the Wii Balance Board - I'd never actually thought of that! At this point it's pretty hard to imagine but I find it a very interesting idea that I'll definitely think about!"
We'll keep our eyes peeled!
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2.22.2009
Family Golf WiiWare Video - Hole 1
Arc System Works has released three new videos of its upcoming Wii Balance Board-supported Family Golf for WiiWare. Check out the first (jolly music included) below:
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2.21.2009
Wii Balance Board Fitness Games / Exercise Games List
A Guide to All of the Wii Fitness Games That Support the Wii Balance Board
The massive and continued success of Wii Fit has seen a number of other companies wanting in on some exer-game action on Wii. But which of the upcoming titles are most worthy of your attention? Let Balance Board Blog help you in our handy round-up.
EA Sports Active
EA Sports Active is probably the biggest threat to Wii Fit's exer-gaming crown. A leg strap and resistance band are included to hold the nunchuck and increase the difficulty of exercises respectively - exercises that EA Sports Active promises will make fitness fun and easy in 20 minute workouts throught a 30 Day Challenge modes.
Targeting cardio and strength training in both the upper and lower body, EA Sports Active features your own personal trainer who will guide you through your personal fitness regime, tracking calories and achievable goals throughout.
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Gold's Gym CCardio Workout
Promising to offer a more intense cardio workout than other Wii fitness games, Gold's Gym Cardio Workout includes, yep, cardio boxing - as well as the likes of running, sit-ups and skipping exercises. What's more, it offers scheduled workouts, multiple difficulty levels as your fitness levels evolves, and a calendar to track your progress.
Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum
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.
NewU: Inside Out
A collaboration between Fitness First, the largest health and fitness operator in the world, and You Are What You Eat, a well known TV format and healthy eating book series. NewU includes real-life video of six of Fitness First’s leading Personal Trainers to take you through a custom workout (with help from the Wii Balance Board), and allows players to select a lifestyle goal in order to create their individual exercise and nutritional goals.
For a list of all games that support the Wii Balance Board - click here.
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Marble Saga: Kororinpa video interview
Lots of interesting information and footage from Marble Saga: Kororinpa in the following video, filmed at the recent Comic-Con event in New York:
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2.20.2009
Aventure Island: The Beginning WiiWare supports Wii Balance Board
Hudson Soft has confirmed that the upcoming Adventure Island: The Beginning for WiiWare will support the Wii Balance Board.
The title will feature classic 2D Adventure Island gameplay, as well as a selection of mini-games - including a 3D Balance Board-supported skateboard level - and online leader boards.
Adventure Island: The Beginning is due for launch this April.
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We Ski and Snowboard / We Ski Japan ad
We Ski and Snowboard's now out in the US, but has been on Japanese shelves since late last year. Here's how the Wii Balance Board-supported game's being advertised on TV over there:
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2.19.2009
NewU: Inside Out supports Wii Balance Board
NewU: Inside Out supports the Wii Balance Board, it has been confirmed in the game's announcement today.
The title has been conceived in collaboration with Fitness First, the largest health and fitness operator in the world, and You Are What You Eat, a well known TV format and healthy eating book series.
NewU includes real-life video of six of Fitness First’s leading Personal Trainers to take you through a custom workout (with help from the Wii Balance Board), and allows players to select a lifestyle goal in order to create their exercise plans and their individual nutritional plans.
NewU: Inside Out is currently scheduled for release in Q3 2009.
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EA Sports Active Wii box art
An update of the EA Sports Active box art has appeared this morning, which means we'll have to change it from the old one (which you can see on the top of this page on the left).
The personal training game will come in an oversized box to house the resistance and controller-holding straps that are included.
EA Sports Active is released in the US on May 19th. Pre-order your copy from Amazon.com - click here!
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Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii football video
Marble Saga: Kororinpa includes a wide variety of different 'marbles' to navigate its courses, and in the following video an American football is shown off:
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2.18.2009
Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii video - multiplayer
More footage of Marble Saga: Kororinpa today, courtesy of Nintendogal. This time a whole 12 minutes of split-screen multiplayer action:
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2.17.2009
Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii video - single player
Lots of great footage from the early stages of Marble Saga: Kororinpa here, as Nintendogal plays through the Wii Balance Board-supported title's early stages:
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2.16.2009
EA Sports Active Wii release date is May 19th
EA Sports Active will be released in the US on May 19th, it has been confirmed today.
The news comes from the Wii Balance Board-supported game's official website, which has now been updated.
EA Sports Active includes custom 30-day work-outs are included, music player, and personal trainer to get help you get in shape via dozens of activities.
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Don King Boxing Wii screenshots
New screenshots of Don King Boxing have weaved their way into view recently. The following set includes a closer look at its Wii Balance Board-supported gym training exercises:
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2.15.2009
We Ski and Snowboard Wii video - Toys R US promo
To promote the March 3rd release of We Ski and Snowboard for the Nintendo Wii, retail giant Toys R Us has put together the following promo. Where's the Balance Board, Geoffry?!
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2.14.2009
We Ski and Snowboard Wii - US Ski Team video
As part of the run-up to the release of We Ski and Snowboard on March 3rd, Namco Bandai has got together with the US Ski Team to get to grips with it, and let us know what they think:
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Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games screenshots
The following scanned screenshots are the first of Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games, which supports the Wii Balance Board and was announced earlier on this week:
Source: Official Nintendo Magazine.
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2.13.2009
Gold's Gym Cardio Workout Wii screenshots
The first screenshots of Gold's Gym Cardio Workout for the Nintendo Wii have emerged today. Contrary to what its box art might have you believe, the game is drawn in a cartoony style.
For more information on the Wii Balance Board supported activities and to buy Gold's Gym from Amazon.com, click here!
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Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii Piggy gameplay video
The following footage was filmed at the recent Comic-Con event, and shows off the upcoming Marble Saga: Kororinpa for the Nintendo Wii:
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2.12.2009
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games video
SEGA has released a short teaser trailer to celebrate the announcement of Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games - looks like snowboarding's going to be an event!
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Mario and Sonic Winter Olympic Games supports Wii Balance Board
SEGA has today announced Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics and confirmed that it supports the Wii Balance Board!
A sequel to 2008's smash hit themed on the summer Olympics, it will feature events including Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating.
More info very soon!
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Majesco Go Play Wii games support Wii Balance Board
Majesco Entertainment has announced a group of three new motion-sensing family games for the Nintendo Wii, all of which support the Wii Balance Board.
The first title in the line is Go Play Lumberjax which is slated to launch late spring. Additional games include Go Play City Sports and Go Play Circus Star which will roll out in Summer and Fall respectively.
Go Play Lumberjax is a party game that lets players use the Wii Remote to chop, climb, saw and logroll to victory in more than 15 outdoor events. Go Play City Sports features six classic games played on street “courts” filled with manhole covers and parked cars. Finally, Go Play Circus Star lets players perform for the big top crowds in 15 different games.
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2.11.2009
Wii Balance Board hacked to play Neverball
We hunted this down on YouTube recently, and we'll let the description speak for itself:
"Wii Fit. Board data is collected through MaxMSP using disis.aka.wiiremote external and relayed via UDP network packets to a Linux laptop running a hacked version of Neverball."
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Ski and Shoot /Biathlon 2009 Wii trailer
It didn't seem like Ski and Shoot got any press in the US, but in certain parts of Europe, the Wii Balance Board-supported title enjoyed TV spots such as the one below:
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2.09.2009
Wii Fit in stock at Amazon.com NOW!
It's happened again, looks like it's finally going to happen more regularly - Wii Fit is in stock at Amazon.com right NOW!
If you've been holding out for the chance to get your copy of Nintendo's exer-gaming title at retail price, now's your chance.
Grab yours here now!
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Riiser / Riser Wii Balance Board accessory trailery
You may remember us reporting on the Riiser accessory for the Wii Balance Board a few weeks ago. It adds a few inches of height to the accessory, making the likes of Wii Fit's stepping game that much more challenging. Here's its very dramatic trailer:
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Imagine Fashion Party Wii videos
Following the new screenshots of Imagine Fashion Party comes this trailer, showing off the first available footage of the now-released Wii Balance Board-supported title. Find out all about it below:
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2.08.2009
Don King Boxing Wii video - multiplayer gameplay
More Don King Boxing footage for you this weekend courtesy of IGN - this time multiplayer action:
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Imagine Fashion Party Wii screenshots
To celebrate the launch of Imagine Fashion Party, Ubisoft has released a set of new (and small!) screenshots. Look closely for the Wii Balance Board-supported catwalk section:
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2.07.2009
Don King Boxing Wii video - single player gameplay
IGN has bagged the first gameplay footage proper of Don King Boxing Wii, which is single player gameplay:
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Snowboard Riot Online Course 2 video
The other day we posted a video of Snowboard Riot's 'Course 1', and now here's your second helping - 'Course 2' - of the online-enabled Wii Balance Board-supported wintry racer:
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2.06.2009
EA Sports Active Wii includes Balance Board boxing
Which of the many exercises in the upcoming EA Sports Active is largely unknown, but we now learn that one of them will be cardio boxing.
The snippet of information comes from EA's Peter Moore, who spoke to the Starpress. He added:
"Lifestyle sports is becoming more and more important to that Wii consumer," says EA Sports president Peter Moore. "It's great for people who can't get out to a gym or don't feel quite comfortable going to a gym."
EA Sports Active will be released this May. Pre-order your copy from Amazon.com - click here.
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2.05.2009
Wii Fit in stock at Amazon.com NOW!
Wii Fit is in stock at Amazon.com right NOW!
If you've been holding out for the chance to get your copy of Nintendo's exer-gaming title at retail price, now's your chance.
Grab yours here now!
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Snowboard Riot online Course 1 video
Snowboard Riot hit WiiWare in the US on Monday, and should you be wondering whether to exchange 1000 Wii Points for it, perhaps the following online battle on its 'Course 1' will help you out:
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2.04.2009
Wii Balance Board helps budding muscians
Following the likes of Wii Drum High and the Fauxharmonic Orchestra, comes another ingenious, musical Wii Balance Board hack.
Dr Kia Ng of the University of Leeds' Faculty of Engineering and School of Music has incorporated the Wii Balance Board as part of a complex computurised system to track and analyse students as they play their instruments.
The videogame accessory helps measure the muscians' balance and posture, one of many key factors in determining their long-term success.
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2.03.2009
Wii Remote and Nunchuck holsters
o help make your Wii Fit workouts that little bit more comfortable, CTA Digital has recently released its Wii Fit Belt, with holsters for the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.
They're available for Amazon.com - click here to buy yours.
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2.02.2009
Snowboard Riot released on US WiiWare today!
Hudson Soft has released the Wii Balance Board-supported Snowboard Riot on the North American WiiWare service today.
It'll set you back 1000 Wii Points and includes competition online via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
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EA Sports Active Wii - Bob Greene Talks Dieting
In his second video in the run-up to the May 2009 release of EA Sports Active, Bob Greene talks the importance of the approach to dieting, and how exercise should accompany it:
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2.01.2009
Snowboard Riot new screenshots
Hudson Soft has released a set of brand new screenshots for the Wii Balance Board-supported Snowboard Riot, which is set for a WiiWare release soon. Check them out in the slideshow below:
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