It's been awhile since I've posted frequently on my blog. I've been busy with a variety of things. I've been interviewing with a few companies, traveled all the way up to Plattsburgh, NY to witness a new chapter of Theta Nu Xi being born, and have been researching a move to PA. I don't want to move to PA but if that's where the jobs are, well then I'll pack my bags and head off again.
I've decided to
start "This Week in Wii" where each week I review a Wii game. If you haven't already bought one, do so now! They are awesome and so much fun. There are tons of work out games that keep track of your calories burned, time spent playing and weight lose. Let's not forget the controller. It can be a bit annoying if your sensor bar is placed off center, but it expands the types of games that can be played. Plus, Netflix has finally finished their Instant Watch disc for the Wii. Now you can watch movies on the 3 major game consoles and your computer.
So, this week's review is:
"Wii Sports"This is the disc that comes with every Wii console. There are 5 sports that are in this game: Tennis, Baseball, Bowling, Golf and Boxing. The tennis is pretty simple. Pretend the remote is a racket and return the ball. The first team to win the match, or 2 out of 3 matches, wins. The hardest thing is the back-handed swing. I tend to miss those. I find that once you reach a score of about 400 to 500 it becomes harder to win the game. It takes more effort and fast balls, though you should have mastered them by now.
The baseball game is fun but can get boring real fast. Being a team of characters that are up to bat is tiring. It's more fun to play with at least four people. The objective of the game is to hit home runs and strike out the other team. The characters automatically run the bases, catch or miss the ball or swing at your throws.
The bowling is simple enough. It's the same in every game. Throw the ball, knock down the pins and win the game.
I've only played mini-golf before the Wii, and have a new found respect for regular golf. You basically get a certain amount of chances to get the ball in the hole at each hole. You want not to go over those amounts and have a score of either zero or somewhere in the negative. There's a map of where the hole is, a swing strength bar and wind speed guide to help you.
The boxing is my second favorite game of the disc. You use box the remote and nunchuk to wail on your opponent. Where you stand is crucial. You want to make sure you are not too close to the sensor bar and not near innocent bystanders. Also, you have to be mindful of from where you're punching. If it's not from the hip or not straight to the front, it won't register. After about one or two rounds I'm left sweating and tending to my sore biceps. But that doesn't deter me from playing again. There's nothing better than Rocky-like victory when your opponent drops to the ground.
The game also has a Training and Wii Fitness section. Each sport category has additional fun games like hitting a target with a tennis ball, hitting the ball out of the park, boxing bags til they fall of the chain and so on. The Wii Fitness sounds like a good idea, but after you get the Wii Fit Plus (which I will talk about next week) you'll just forget about. So, go out there and get a Wii already.
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Now playing:
Hikaru Utada - Hear Me Cryvia FoxyTunes
This game is an updated version of "Wii Fit" that has more games and reminds the player not to jump
on the Wii Fit board. This game is tons of fun. There is soo much to do, different activities and hidden things to check out. First you can create a Mii or use one that you already have. Next, the Wii Fit board measures how well you stand centered and still as well as your weight and BMI. Then after a few activities that test your concentration, balance and speed you can start playing the games.
th Training, Aerobics, Balance Games and Training Plus. The My Wii Fit Plus is an added bonus. The Yoga is fun because you can try different poses and stretch your body. The Strength Training is more strenuous and a few of the activities hurt my knees afterward. You might not want to try these everyday. There's a game for every type of interest. I actually got interested in the Winter Olympics because of the slalom games. My favorites are Hula Hoop, Snowball Fight, Rhythm Kung Fu and Yoga Breathing. Though, I think I like playing Rhythm Kung Fu for the music. When you play a game enough times, you unlock the advance and expert level. Be careful not to jump on the board or the game will start over.
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