E3: Wii Sports Resort (Wii Sports 2)

Written by Ben on July 17th, 2008 and posted in Game News
Tags : nintendo wii, peripheral, sports, video

The game that made the console popular is getting a sequel. Wii Sports is going to be turning into Wii sports Resort.

Much like the first game this one is actually going to be a showcase for the new Wii controller attachment called Motionplus. The Motionplus is an attachment that gives full 3d spatial orientation to the controller. Currently the Wiimote can only tell what angle it is at, where it’s pointing, and how fast it’s moving - which sounds a lot, but it doesn’t tell the Wii where the controller is in relation to the tv. This is exactly what the Motionplus does and it will lead to much more interactive games (read more about the Wii motionplus on Nintendo.com).

What this means is that more complex games can be made where the Wiimotes every minute movement can be sensed accurately. Wii Sports Resort shows off the new features splendidly.

• This sequel to the popular Wii Sports™ makes use of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, which gives players the most responsive and realistic experience possible. The Wii MotionPlus accessory, which is included with Wii Sports Resort, plugs into the base of the Wii Remote™ controller and, combined with the accelerometer and sensor bar, provides an experience that gives players an even greater sense of immersion.
• Just as with Wii Sports, people will love competing against friends and family. As the competition heats up, Wii Sports Resort is as much fun to watch as it is to play. First-time players will find it easy to pick up a Wii Remote and jump into the action.
• Wii Sports Resort takes place on a tropical island. A wide range of activities will keep players coming back for one more round. Some sample activities include Sword Play, Power Cruising (racing a water scooter) and Disc Dog, which involves accurately tossing a disc to a cute, Mii-like dog.

Watch the video below for a much clearer representation of my ramblings.

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