We got a game system called "Wii" (pronounced "Wee"). I'm sure some of you haven't heard of it, so here's a quick tutorial: it's an interactive, wireless game system that has swept the nation off its feet. Or actually ON its feet!! I think we got the very last one in stock in Everett, Washington as a matter of fact.
It's different than an X-Box or a Playstation because the controllers are wireless and require you to physically perform. For example, when you play Bowling, you actually pull your arm back and then forward as hard as you can. And in Boxing you hold the controller in your hands and throw the punches into the air. Baseball you swing the controller like a bat. Etc.
It is really super cool and totally family-friendly. No hardcore music in the background, but either elevator or lounge music. The graphics are cartoon-like and simple, reminiscent of the ol' Atari days. You don't have to be a Gaming Addict to understand how to play these either, so Claire and Audrey can join in without feeling overwhelmed or confused by the hi-tech graphics and complicated instructions.
They even have a spot where you can create a "Mii" (pronounced "Me") that can be a silly character or one with your same hair and eye color to play in the games. Too cute I think.
As the kids (this includes Christopher) were playing, I started thinking of some Wii-isms:
1. When they are playing I can call them Wii-ners.
2. The tennis game could have been called Wiimbledon.
3. When the game is over, someone can shout "I Wii-n! I Wii-n!"
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Help me come up with some other good ones, will ya?
1 comment:
Wii have a Wii , too!
Wii don't play it quite as much as wii thought wii would... but it sure does change the way wii will be playing games in the future!
It's one you can play with gramma and gramps... I love the little Wii characters ... Wii have one of Suzanne that is her spittin'image! ;o)
Tennis, and baseball are great... Landon uses as his web browser ... (it has WiFi, too )
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