Official Wii News
Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
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Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoru Iwata take an in-depth look at Mario past and present.
With Mario returning to his 2D platform roots in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata spoke to Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto for the latest interview in the Iwata Asks series.
Join Mario and friends for an epic new adventure that everyone can enjoy together!
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Dust down your dungarees and prepare to embark on an incredible new Mario adventure for Wii. In shops across Europe today, New Super Mario Bros. Wii features old-school platform-hopping action blended with a raft of exciting new twists.
For the first time in a Mario adventure, you’ll be able to set out in search of Princess Peach with up to four players. Work together or fend for yourself as you put new Power-Ups to work and leap through colourful worlds, using the motion-sensing abilities of the Wii Remote along the way to perform special actions.
How many calories can you burn with Wii Sports?
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What’s your favourite game in Wii Sports? Whether you love a round of Golf, consider yourself king of the Tennis court or are unbeatable at Bowling, you can now get an estimated assessment of how many calories you burn every time you play.
By checking out our interactive Wii Sports Calorie Meter and entering your height, weight and roughly how long you play your favourite athletic activities in Wii Sports, the Calorie Meter will figure out the approximate calorie loss resulting from your efforts. Click here to give it a try!
Wii Fit Plus in shops across Europe now
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Wii Fit Plus transforms the experience of working out with the Wii Balance Board by introducing stacks of fun new features designed to provide a more personal exercise experience.
Available in shops now, the upgraded version of Wii Fit includes a calorie counting tool, more ways to play together and a range of options for creating exercise routines that match your own fitness needs. Click here to find out more about continuing along the path to a healthier lifestyle with Wii Fit Plus!
Limited Edition Black Wii bundle announced for Europe, including Wii Sports Resort and Wii MotionPlus
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The Wii console is about to get an exciting new look as it launches across Europe in sleek black. The black Wii will be available to buy in UK and Republic of Ireland from 6 November and will come as a “Limited Edition” bundled with a Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk – all in black – as well as the exhilarating new Wii Sports Resort game and the original Wii Sports.
Iwata Asks: Wii Fit Plus
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In the latest interview in the Iwata Asks series, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata sits down with Shigeru Miyamoto to talk about the development process of Wii Fit Plus.
Stressing that the game is an enhanced version of the original Wii Fit, rather than a sequel, Miyamoto-san reveals the thinking process behind the enhancements to be found in Wii Fit Plus. From allowing players to set up their own exercise routine to combining a physical workout with a mental one, the interview explains in great detail what players new to the experience as well as seasoned Wii Fit users can expect.
Count the calories with Wii Fit Plus
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With Wii Fit Plus, keeping track of how many calories you lose when you exercise is a piece of cake. The software’s Calorie Check feature lets you determine how many calories you hope to shed via your Wii Fit Plus workout, and offers instant feedback on how close you are to achieving your goals.
Save the universe in Metroid Prime Trilogy
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Experience three classic Nintendo games on one disc with Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii. Metroid Prime Trilogy brings together all three games in the Metroid Prime series and casts you in the role of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran. To find out more about how the game lets you take aim at evil using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, click here.
Wii Internet Channel now free!
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Did you know you could use your Wii to surf the Internet? From today, the Wii Internet Channel can be downloaded for free via the Wii Shop Channel - making it easier than ever for you and your family to browse the World Wide Web on your TV. Click here to find out more.
Learn about PUNCH-OUT!! from the people behind the game
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PUNCH-OUT!! for Wii has been in shops since May 2009, but the series has a history that stretches much further back.
Click here to read an exclusive interview conducted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata with the people who have been involved in creating Punch-Out!! games down the years, and discover how the brand-new Wii version faithfully delivers more of the action-packed gameplay that the series has been known for right from the start.
