Top 10 Christmas Wii Games for 2009
Given the popularity of the Nintendo Wii game console, the chances are, you probably know someone who has a Wii or you own one yourself. If that is the case then it makes shopping for the Wii owner that much easier. There are lists for top 10 Christmas Wii games for 2009 like the one below to help you out.
What makes the Wii console so popular is because it is easily accessible to everybody. You don’t have to be a hardcore gamer; you don’t need a fancy television to enjoy the graphics. The fun lies in the participation and having fun with family and friends. With that in mind, here are some best picks for Wii games for Christmas.
Wii The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition
This is a must get for the Beatles fan on your shopping list. This Wii version of the Beatles: Rock Band merges the world’s best gaming console with the world’s best band. Play and sing along to the greatest Beatles hits. You can get this game with the software only or the Special Value Edition which includes the Rock Band Guitar, Rock Band Drum Kit, Microphone, Guitar Strap. And if you’re a super duper fan, then there’s the Limited Edition Premium bundle the Höfner Bass controller, The Beatles branded Rock Band Drums, Microphone, Microphone Stand, and Special Content.
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
If you have a fitness buff in your family then this is the perfect gift as it will help shed the holiday pounds. The original Wii Fit game propelled the Nintendo Wii console into a best seller as it was a natural fit to exercise with a gaming system that can sense your movements. This popular game is back for an upgrade with six new strength and yoga activities and 15 new balance games in time for the Christmas season. The Wii Fit Plus also offers many new features such as multiplayer and also customizable workout routines. This is another must have flagship Wii game.
Despite the extra long playoff season, hockey is a winter sport. However, if you decide it’s too cold to be outside playing hockey, give NHL 2K10 a try. The Wii version of NHL 2K10 offers better gameplay than on other consoles with the refined motion sensors of the Wii MotionPlus. It also has great online multiplayer game play so you can invite your friends to play and trash talk them with the provided WiiSpeak support.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Wii MotionPlus Bundle) (Nintendo Wii)
This holiday season, practice your golf swing indoors with the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10. If you read the reviews for this Wii game, you’ll find that this is the most realistic golf game you can play without actually stepping onto the greens. This is in no small part due to the MotionPlus sensor that you can buy either separately or comes bundled with the game. With this MotionPlus sensor, you can add to the base remote so every wiggle and waggle of your club is felt. Other improvements to the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 game is that there are new tournaments and courses to play and you can challenge other golfers with expanded online support. Another cool feature is that you can play in real world weather conditions by turning on the Weather Channel option. This game is destined to be a Wii classic.
New Super Mario Brothers Wii – Speaking of classics, what is more iconic for Nintendo than Super Mario Brothers? In this new Super Mario game for Christmas, it’s a throwback to what made this game great but with simultaneous multiplayer support of up to 4 people. Play as Mario, Luigi, blue Toad, or Yellow Toad. There are more than 80 levels, more power ups, and better graphics! This game is great for nostalgic reasons but it also holds its own in today’s gameplay. Come on, it’s Super Mario Brothers!
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games – If you can’t get enough of Mario, then you can catch him again in this video game console crossover of Nintendo and Sega characters just in time for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. For Nintendo, you have these characters represented: Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi. For Sony: Sonic, Knuckles, Miles, and Amy are featured. There are many other characters that both Nintendo and Sony fans will be familiar with. With these characters, you battle it out for Olympic glory in various winter sports such as speed skating, bobsled, and downhill skiing. This is a great game to get for Christmas and also get into the Olympic spirit at the same time.
Star Wars the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes is based on the cartoon show. Let’s face it, there’s just something that makes you giddy swinging the Wii Remote as a lightsaber. You can play as the main Jedi characters like Anakin, ObiWan plus others or you can play as a Clone. You can choose to hack and slash your way with your lightsaber or go play a shoot ‘em game with blasters. There’s also droidjacking as you use your Jedi mind tricks to control a droid’s movement and weapons system. The Force is strong with this one.
If you want a fun filled beat ‘em up type of game, then Marvel Super Hero Squad might just be the game for you. There’s a host of 200 well known Marvel super hero characters to choose to play including Spiderman, Wolverine, Iron Man, Thor and Ms Marvel. It’s a great game for comic book fans or a way to introduce new players to the comic books as well. You can play either adventure mode or battle mode but the point is clear: fight, fight, fight!
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex
Finally, the best selling game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare comes to the Wii. This game lives up to the same faithful standards as on other consoles in single player mode. In multiplayer options, it also keeps its game modes such as Search & Destroy, Domination, and Freefall. There’s also Squadmate mode in which a friend can drop in to help out on a mission by using a Wii Zapper or another Wii Remote. The game controls can be fully customizable to user specifics. The graphics engine has also been upgraded for the Wii and the number of online players has been expanded from 8 to 10 from the previous Call of Duty World at War. Wii owners will be very happy to get this long awaited game into their collection for Christmas.
Another long awaited game to make its debut on the Wii gaming system is Spore Hero. This game is a Sim-like role playing game in which you create your own “spore” hero by collecting parts as you go on your adventure to save the planet. You can play in story mode or versus a friend in multiplayer mode devising creatures from your wildest imagination. The Spore Hero franchise is relatively new but it is a unique, fun and imaginative game with lots of replay value.
The Nintendo Wii is known for fun for the whole family whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a casual player. All the games featured above come highly rated. Get these new Wii Christmas holiday games and have a blast playing with your family and friends.
