1. Blast Corps (N64)
   It appears that Goldeneye and Banjo Kazooie distracted many N64 players from another video game gem. Blast Corps was an ingenious action/puzzle game that involved a bulldozer. I know, it sounds very boring, but the act of clearing a path for your truck to drive on was enormous fun!
2. Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaro’s Treasure (Wii)
   This game probably went unnoticed by many gamers because its title seems to make it out to be a cartoon network-type of game. However, it’s actually Capcom’s “wink” to old-school video gamers, particularly those who enjoyed the classic Sierra Games adventures of decades past. It is a fun game to play, and it’s full of outstanding puzzles.
3. Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat (GameCube/Wii)
   Nintendo chose to use the GameCube’s bongo peripheral for this game. When I first heard about this game, I laughed at it, but I quickly changed my mind once I played it. Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat is a wild and woolly game. Players were required to bang on the drums and clap their hands to make Donkey Kong run and jump. Although that may sound strange and unappealing, it truly was a blast to play. The graphics were stunning, but this title was largely ignored by the public. It has now been re-released for the Wii, but if you still have your GameCube, you may want to hunt down the original. It’s not the world’s longest game, but there is a lot of entertainment value in replaying it to try to beat your previous “banana count.”
4. Beyond Good & Evil (GameCube/XBox/PS2)
   Beyond Good & Evil was a good, all-around action/adventure game set in a bizarre world of humans, animals, robots, and aliens. I can’t stress enough how this game simply does everything right. Nothing is to difficult to figure out. You don’t get stuck forever hating some boss, and you never seem to curse at the controls. If the game has any drawback at all, it is simply that it is too short. I strongly encourage you to hunt this game down and play it — it deserves your attention.

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Introduced to the U.S. market in November 2006. the Nintendo Wii was an immediate success. The frenzy for the Wii were so great that stores couldn’t even begin to keep enough in stock to meet the demand. Recent figures show that more than 23 million Nintendo Wii game consoles have been sold in the United States alone, and over 50 million worldwide. 

Since the Nintendo Wii is a very active video game system, it appeals to a much different demographic than traditional game systems. Many buyers of the Nintendo Wii are first-time video game console buyers, lured by its unique design.

One innovative addition to the Nintendo Wii is the Wii Fit Board. This unique controller is similar in appearance to a bathroom scale. Players stand on the board and by shifting their weight, walking, or jumping, they are able to control a character on the screen. Using this distinctive feature, the Wii has even been integrated into exercise programs at nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

Even though the Wii is rather unconventional, it still appeals to hardcore gamers, and offers a broad range of games for just about every preference. Some of the most popular games include: Mario Kart, Wii Fit, Guitar Hero, Star Wars, Rock Band and Wii Ski.

For anyone who wants a unique gaming experience, the Nintendo Wii is a great choice . Not only can it be used to play games, but it comes with built-in wireless networking capability and can be used surf the Internet. This feature can also be used to play games with other players who are remotely located, and to download system upgrades and other available games and components.

We love the Wii and believe that it is the most innovative gaming console to hit the market in recent history. From young children to the senior citizens, it has appeal for just about anyone.

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Yes, the item that you would usually associate with kids or teenagers is also being used to assist in recovery after injuries and to encourage physical activity among senior citizens. Many senior centers have even been sponsoring Wii Bowling events, and they have been received with much enjoyment and enthusiasm.

According to Newsday, hospital rehabilitation units are using the Wii for physical therapy for stroke victims and those who have suffered a wide range of other injuries. According to one source, after therapy that included Wii Tennis, one woman who had experienced a stroke has now regained some function in her hands. The therapist is quoted as saying that having the patient swing the Wii-mote to control the tennis game is also helping the patient maintain her balance for longer time periods.

Cruise ships are even getting into the act, with daily Wii tournaments on the activities agenda for the passengers.

These innovative uses of technology have helped establish Nintendo as more than just a gaming and entertainment corporation. People who have never before been interested in video games are flocking to the stores to buy their own Wii consoles. They are truly finding that it can provide something for all ages and interests.

Following are some more of the unique features offered by the Wii:

Unique Controller Design

One striking characteristic of the Nintendo Wii is its remote controller, that can be operated with only one hand. It uses infrared sensors and internal accelerometers that are super-sensitive to the movements of the user and can detect its own position in a three dimensional plane. By utilizing this controller, the game player can guide the gameplay using body movements rather than the mere pressing of buttons or wiggling of a joystick.

Another feature of the controller is force feedback technology, where gamers can feel vibrations in order to better simulate the game being played. Lastly, the Wii controller contains an internal speaker that greatly enhances the experience of the game being played. The Wii also comes equipped with a unit that is referred to as a “nunchuk” that allows for the more traditional touch of a joystick and trigger buttons.

Since it is equipped with Bluetooth, the Wii controller can communicate with the game console cordlessly, although backward compatibility with GameCube controllers is also supported.

Backward Compatibility

The Wii offers a degree of backward compatibility with the Nintendo GameCube games and controllers. This means you can still enjoy playing your favorite GameCube games on your Wii. Since the Wii controller can not be used on GameCube games, the Wii console has four GameCube controller ports built in. If you want to save games, it also has a slot to accomodate a GameCube memory card.

Parental Controls

Parental control capability is another new feature of the Nintendo Wii. Parents can set game parameters to prevent games with undesired contents from being played. Once these settings are in place, the Wii will check the content rating of any game being played. If it doesn’t meet the set restrictions, the console will not load the game unless an override password is provided.

In Conclusion

So, if any of these details have piqued your interest, you can now purchase a Nintendo Wii game system in your local electronics, video, or department stores. It you can also get a great deal on the Nintendo Wii at Amazon.com and other web super-sites. Any way you decide to get it, you can be sure that the Nintendo Wii will be enjoyed by your entire family.

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Nintendo first appeared on the market with the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Mario Bros. The popularity of the NES and Super Mario contributed a great deal to the ultimate success of the company. Through this duo, Nintendo earned the trust of consumers and proved that they are a company that produces quality game systems and quality games.

After the NES, Nintendo released the Super NES or Super Nintendo, which was also a enormous success. During this time, Nintendo also entered the portable gaming industry when they developed their first ever handheld game system called the GameBoy. The GameBoy was such a huge success that Nintendo continued to develop different gaming consoles both for standard and portable gaming.

In 1996, Nintendo released the Nintendo 64 or N64 which was, of course, also a hit. New 3D technology was one of the key features that made this system such a success. With stunning graphics for its time, the Nintendo 64 was the leader of its generation of gaming consoles.

In 2001, another handheld gaming system, named GameBoy Advance (GBA), was released by Nintendo. The GBA took the world by storm and proved itself to be another success for Nintendo. In comparison to its predecessor, the GameBoy Advance is far more sophisticated in terms of graphics technology and also in game play.

During that same year, Nintendo released its latest incarnation of the gaming console: the GameCube. By this time, Sony and Microsoft had entered the game system market, and offered much competition for Nintendo. So, although the GameCube wasn’t as much of a hit as its predecessors, it found its niche as a good game system option for their kids.

Over the course of time, Nintendo’s competitors developed more advanced handheld game systems, and Nintendo responded with the DS. This portable game system has become one of the most popular handheld systems on the market today. With features like touch screen technology and integrated Wi-Fi capabilities, Nintendo DS is considered to be the new generation in portable gaming technology.

After many years and a lot of competition from the other video game companies, Nintendo finally released it’s latest incarnation of the home video game console. The Nintendo Wii was a huge success right out of the gate. With months of high demand and short supply, along with its innovative games and game controller technique, it’s sure to go down in history as one of the best-selling systems of all time.

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