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7.01.2009

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard Supports Wii Balance Board

Ubisoft has announced that Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard, a Nintendo Wii title based on the upcoming film of the same name, will support the Wii Balance Board.

The animated movie sees protagonist Arthur answer a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard, while the Nintendo Wii game will, Ubisoft reveals, include a variety of mini-games based on the adventure that will make use of the Wii Balance Board.

Given Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard, we're unsure if it'll find its way to the rest of Europe and beyond, but we'll keep you posted!

6.27.2009

EA Sports Active 2 listing on Amazon.com

A listing for EA Sports Active 2 has now appeared on Amazon.com. Whether this is the official name for the follow-up expansion pack to EA Sports Active isn't yet clear, but a placeholder on the mega-retailer's website is certainly a good sign.

No details of the game on the page unfortunately, but if you want to take a peak and bookmark ready for pre-ordering, click HERE.

Linux and Wii Balance Board

Linux and Wii Balance Board:

Skateboard Deck for Wii Balance Board

CTA Digital explains its new skateboard accessory for the Wii Balance Board:

Order yours from Amazon.com here!

Dance Dance Revolution Wii Balance Board Video

Footage of Dance Dance Revolution on the Nintendo Wii at E3 2009, which supports the Wii Balance Board. "So gay" apparently, according to one lady off camera:

Go Play Circus Star Review

A portion of the review of Go Play Circus Star from Examiner:

"Aside from a few control recognition issues, Go Play Circus Star offers a good amount of family fun. Some of the circus stunts and acts will take a bit of practice to master, so younger gamers may need some help figuring out the controls."

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6.16.2009

Diva Girls: Divas on Ice On Ice Supports Wii Balance Board

505 Games has announced that Diva Girls: Divas On Ice for Wii supports the Wii Balance Board, and has now shipped to North America.

In Diva Girls: Divas On Ice players can pick their favorite diva and train with her to become a professional ice skater. Players can dress their Diva Girl in thousands of combinations of customizable outfits as well as help them skate, step, jump and spin for the crowd in the Miracle Ice Festival.

Diva Girls: Divas On Ice for Wii allows players to compete in a 3D environment for the first time with realistic skating steps in fourteen different arenas in both daytime and nighttime modes.

Buy now from Amazon.com!

Super Monkey Ball Step and Roll supports Wii Balance Board?

It's long been touted as one of the games that would be most suited to the Wii Balance Board, and now a trademark for Super Monkey Ball Step and Roll has popped up, bringing that idea slightly closer to a reality.

Nothing's confirmed just yet, but we'll keep you up to date with any developments!

6.14.2009

My Personal Trainer Golf Wii video

My Personal Trainer was recently announced to support the Wii Balance Board, and the following is the first video of the game - which, handily, tells us all about it.

Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage Box Art

It's box art time for Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage, which means that the game is getting closer! I've added it to the Wii Balance Board Games List.

6.12.2009

My Personal Trainer Golf Supports Wii Balance Board

My Personal Trainer for the Nintendo Wii will support the Wii Balance Board, it has been confirmed.

The game will make use of Wii MotionPlus and the Balance Board along with David Leadbetter, the world's #1 golfing instructor according to developer Data Design Interactive.

IGN reports:

Leadbetter recommend[s] drills for you to try and give instructional videos on how to improve certain parts of your swing. You'll be able to cycle through video segments that show different angles of your swing and how your body is changing and moving throughout your swing. You can switch camera angles, slow it down or speed it up to get the best analysis possible from your living room.

My Personal Trainer will swing onto Wii later on this year.

6.09.2009

Dance Dance Revolution Wii Details

Wii is the place to be for DanceDanceRevolution this year as players can dance to the beat using the DanceDanceRevolution Wii Remote™ and, for the first time, the Wii Balance Board™ accessory in the Workout Mode. Players will enjoy in-game items that are exclusive to Wii such as hip, roll, and bump arrows that appear on screen or punch while moving their hips as they get their bodies in shape.

Additionally, an all-new mode that is exclusive to Wii will be the Lesson Mode "DanceDanceRevolution School", which teaches how to play DanceDanceRevolution with ease. The game also features exciting new costume customization of the DanceDanceRevolution dancer including the player's Mii™.

Wii Fit Plus - more footage

More footage of Wii Fit Plus:

6.06.2009

Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage Developer Video 2

Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage Developer Video

Wii Fit Plus Video Preview

Video Games - E3 2009 - Video Game Trailers

6.04.2009

Yoga for Wii Supports Wii Balance Board

Utilizing the Wii Balance Board and following step-by-step instructions from a variety of in game Yoga Gurus, players will be guided through a variety of popular Yoga exercises. Players will be able to monitor their progress with a dynamic tracking system and set up a schedule to follow. The yoga guru, acting as your own personal trainer, will make suggestions to you based on your progress and computations taken from the Balance Board. The Wii Remote™ and Balance Board will be used for many poses to determine the player’s balance and any movements or shifts in weight by the player will be detected and recorded once the pose is complete.

Yoga for Wii has three play modes – Story Mode where players start the game as a beginner and finish as a yoga guru; Training Mode where players have the opportunity to learn new poses to add to their routines; and Routine Mode, a set of consecutive yoga poses either user-created or pre-created routines. There are mini-games to test the player’s knowledge of yoga and predetermined routines created to help alleviate common ailments. Yoga for Wii is beneficial to anyone wanting to try Yoga and discover its unique way of providing strength, flexibility and endurance training while at the same time creating a powerful connection between mind and body.

Yoga for Wii is penned for release in October.

Dance Dance Revolution Wii E3 Balance Board Video

Dance Dance Revolution Wii E3 2009 Video Footage

Dance Dance Revolution Wii Supports Wii Balance Board

A new Dance Dance Revolution for the Nintendo Wii will support the Wii Balance Board - unusual for a series which has always stuck to a dance mat.

The new title will include licensed pop/rock/dance songs and incorporate routines for physical fitness.

6.03.2009

Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games Trailer

Wii Fit Plus video trailer

6.02.2009

Wii Fit Plus Video Announcement

EA Sports Active Expansion Pack - New Exercises Coming

EA Sports Active has sold a whopping 600,000 units since its release, and its makers took that opportunity (and why wouldn't they?) to reveal that an expansion pack containing brand new exercises will be on the way.

30 new workouts will be included, including the likes of water skiing and squash - additional core exercises are also promised.

We'll bring you more detail soon!

Wii Fit Plus announced by Nintendo

You could argue we knew it was coming, but today Nintendo has officially confirmed the sequel to Wii Fit - Wii Fit Plus.

Building on the success of the original, Wii Fit Plus sees you become your own personal trainer, with exercises including juggling, skateboarding, and Perfect Math - where players swing their butt to knock bags with the answers to simple arithmatic questions.

Your Mii will also get involved, allowing you to play through 3D platforming mini-games.

Wii Fit Plus will come bundled with the Wii Balance Board or as a standalone game, and is released this Fall.

Academy of Champions Wii details

Ubisoft has revealed the following new details for Academy of Champions, its upcoming Wii Balance Board-supported footy sim:

Features:

Action-Packed 5-on-5 Party FootballLearn incredible moves that you never thought were possible on the field.Pick-up-and-play controls makes AofC playable by kids of all ages.Upgrade your skills and buy equipment to become the very best.
Over 12 Mini-Games in a World Full of ExcitementTake part in easy to play mini-games involving goalkeeping, shooting, passing and tackles.Will you be able to master Brazilian Freestyle juggling with your Wii Balance Board?
Pelé is Your HeadmasterDiscover the true value of fair play and respect.The legendary Pelé will teach you the skills necessary to compete at the highest level.
Immersive Story-Driven ExperienceDevelop your super skills in the imaginative world of Brightfield Academy. Battle your way to the top to defeat the evil Scythemore Academy!
Unlock some famous video game characters: Take control of the Raving Rabbids, Sam Fisher, Altair, Rayman who appear... as kids! POP
Multiplayer Take on your friends on full-on head-to-head gameplay, supported with unique side-on camera
Wii Motion Plus Brand new peripheral is supported in core gameplay.