Wii Sports
News, coverage and analysis tracking Wii Sports across the outlets.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th June)This week's Nintendo Direct showcased new titles like Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade Genesis, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, alongside release dates for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Orbitals, and ports of Lies of P and Stellar Blade. Several staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including revisiting Ocarina of Time, finishing Pokopia, playing Kingdom Hearts III, and diving into Death Stranding Director's Cut.
Games Inbox: Does the Nintendo Switch 2 have enough good games?Readers express mixed opinions on the recent Nintendo Direct, with many finding it disappointing due to a lack of major first-party announcements and an over-reliance on ports and less popular franchises. Concerns are raised about whether the Nintendo Switch 2 has enough compelling games to justify its upcoming price increase, especially when compared to the more impactful presentations from PlayStation and Xbox.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Announced for Switch 2, Out on October 22ndNintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, a new entry in the Sports franchise, set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 22nd. The game will feature 12 sports playable entirely through motion controls using the Joy-Con controllers. Players can create or use traditional Miis, and the game is expected to focus on local multiplayer experiences.- The Games That Defined Our Childhood: A Generation-by-Generation Guide | TAGThis guide breaks down distinct gaming generations within the millennial demographic, highlighting the defining consoles, cultural moments, and games for those born between 1984 and 1998. It explores the impact of console wars, the rise of online multiplayer, and the unique experiences of growing up with different gaming eras, from the SNES and Genesis to the N64, PlayStation, PS2, and Wii.
Red Dead Redemption 2 just had its best sales year since launch, but Take-Two CEO doesn't think GTA 6 hype is…Red Dead Redemption 2 achieved its best sales year since launch, surpassing 85 million copies sold and becoming the third best-selling game of all time. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick attributes this success to the game's dedicated audience and Rockstar Games' brand appeal, rather than hype for Grand Theft Auto 6.- Red Dead Redemption 2 är nu världens tredje mest sålda spelRed Dead Redemption 2 has become the third best-selling game of all time, with approximately 85 million copies sold. This milestone surpasses Wii Sports, which has sold 82.9 million units. Grand Theft Auto V remains in second place with 230 million copies sold, and Minecraft leads the list with 350 million.
Red Dead Redemption 2 beats Wii Sports to become third best-selling game everRed Dead Redemption 2 has become the third best-selling video game of all time, surpassing Wii Sports and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with over 85 million units sold. This surge in sales occurred during Take-Two Interactive's latest fiscal year, driven by strong performance and potential upcoming current-gen updates for the title. CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the resilience of Rockstar's titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is Officially the Third-Best-Selling Game of All Time, Beating Wii SportsRed Dead Redemption 2 has officially become the third-best-selling game of all time, surpassing Wii Sports with over 85 million units sold. This milestone was announced in Take-Two Interactive's latest financial results, placing it behind only Grand Theft Auto 5. Despite a lack of major updates since 2022, the game continues to receive critical acclaim and influence other open-world titles.
Red Dead Redemption 2 now overtaken Wii Sports in best-selling game listRed Dead Redemption 2 has surpassed Wii Sports to become the third best-selling video game of all time, with 85 million copies sold compared to Wii Sports' 83 million. Rockstar Games' title has experienced a significant surge in sales over the past year, exceeding its sales in any 12-month period since its 2018 launch.- Red Dead Redemption 2 Overtakes Wii Sports in Best-Selling Games of All Time ListRed Dead Redemption 2 has achieved a new sales milestone, surpassing Wii Sports to become one of the best-selling games of all time. The game experienced its strongest sales year in the 12 months following its 2018 launch.
'Our ambitions are as big as the Wii:' How the Nex Playground is targeting the global marketNex Playground, a motion-controlled console targeting families, is expanding globally after outselling Xbox in the US during the 2025 holiday season. The company aims to achieve the popularity of the Nintendo Wii, with plans to launch in the UK and Ireland before entering other key markets. Nex Playground has sold approximately 1 million units in the US, with a strong attach rate for its subscription service, indicating a focus on curated, high-quality games over hardware updates.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.- Reggie Says Miyamoto gave him a “death stare” when he suggested Wii Sports as a pack-inFormer Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime recounted a meeting with Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto where he proposed including Wii Sports as a pack-in title for the Wii. Miyamoto initially resisted, stating "we don't give away content for free," but Fils-Aime successfully argued that bundling games had been a strategic business move in the past, referencing Super Mario with the SNES.
- White House Tweets CriticizedJapan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi, criticized the White House for using footage from Nintendo's Wii Sports without authorization in a social media post. The incident highlights concerns over intellectual property usage in political messaging.
White House uses Wii Sports to promote Iran War and Japan is not happyThe White House has faced criticism, including from Japan's Foreign Minister, for using copyrighted video game footage, specifically from Wii Sports, in propaganda videos promoting military operations. Nintendo has remained silent, though other companies like Microsoft have also seen their games used in similar contexts without comment. The article also touches on politicians using video game metaphors in public addresses.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.- A maverick hacker got Mac OS X running on a WiiDeveloper Bryan Keller has successfully ported Mac OS X 10.0 (Cheetah) to run on a Nintendo Wii console. Motivated by skepticism, Keller developed a custom boot loader and drivers to overcome the technical challenges, demonstrating the Wii's hackability and its PowerPC architecture's similarity to older Macs.
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and other celebs name their favourite video gamesSeveral Hollywood celebrities, including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Chris Pratt, have shared their favorite video games in a compilation video. While some named classic titles like Super Mario Bros. and Pitfall!, others highlighted more recent or niche games such as Returnal and Civilization 6.
Animal Crossing is the latest Nintendo game to be used in White House postThe White House utilized the game Animal Crossing in a social media post to promote National Agriculture Week. This follows previous instances where Nintendo properties, including Wii Sports and Pokemon, were featured in White House promotions. Nintendo has not officially commented on these uses of their intellectual property.
Nintendo Wii Turns 20: The Console That Proved Hardcore Gamers WrongThe Nintendo Wii, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is recognized for its revolutionary approach to gaming with motion controls, which proved highly accessible and broadened the market. Despite graphical limitations compared to its contemporaries, the Wii's innovative design and focus on intuitive gameplay, exemplified by titles like Wii Sports, significantly impacted the industry, influencing subsequent consoles like the Nintendo Switch and even VR technology.