Move Your Moneymaker with Just Dance 2
Dance Central from Harmonix isn’t the only game that is going to get you off the couch and shaking your tail feather. Not if Ubisoft has anything to do with it.
The original Just Dance didn’t exactly meet a lot of critical acclaim, but it was popular enough to warrant the development of this sequel. In it, players follow the dance moves on the screen as the console tracks the movement of the Wii Remote.
You can probably expect the usual assortment of top 40 hits for this mainstream dancing title on the Wii. Catch a glimpse of the gameplay in this Nintendo video montage that we put together.
Wii Party Wants to Play
Nintendo has found a great deal of success with its first-party titles on the Wii. They’ve done everything from Wii Play to Wii Fit, so it only makes sense to extend this branding to Wii Party.
Some parts of the game will be similar to something like Mario Party, offering mini-games to accompany a board game-like multiplayer experience, but there are other game modes as well.
For instance, there is a two-player cooperative that requires you to balance different-sized Mii characters on a boat’s mast. The relative sizes of the Miis are based on the players’ performance in mini-games.
The selection of mini-games is quite vast, going a little beyond the “twitch” gaming of a WarioWare without getting too deep. Controls are easy to understand, so everyone from little Susie to grandma can play.
Considering the success of other mini-game compilations, like Wii Sports Resort and even Wii Fit Plus, I would not at all be surprised if Wii Party is a hit with families too. Look for it this fall.
Hit the Court with Mario Sports Mix
That Mario knows how to wear a lot of different hats. We’ve seen him drive go-karts, play golf, play tennis, and more. This sporty inclination continues with Mario Sports Mix.
Looking decidedly more polished that Deca Sports, this game will combine several different athletic activities, featuring many of Nintendo’s most iconic characters. We can see Luigi, Peach, and Daisy, among others.
Only basketball and volleyball were available for demo at the show, but more sports are expected to be added before the retail release later this year.
Even More from Nintendo
Nintendo has proven time and time again that it has the formula for success. In addition to the games described in this article, we also noticed Donkey Kong Country Returns, Metroid: The Other M, SlingSmash, and Kirby’s Epic Yarn, to name just a few. The future looks bright for fans of Mario and his crew.
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