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==Commercial reception==
==Commercial reception==
Each game in the ''Wii'' series has sold millions of copies.<ref name=110426e>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=5|title=Supplementary Information about Earnings Release|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|date=2011-04-26|format=pdf|accessdate=2011-04-26|pages=10}}</ref><ref name=100507e>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100507e.pdf#page=6|title=Supplementary Information about Earnings Release|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|date=2010-05-07|format=PDF|accessdate=2010-05-07|pages=6}}</ref><ref name=081031e>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2009/090508e.pdf#page=6|title=Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ended March 2009: Supplementary Information|accessdate=2009-05-08|date=2009-05-08|work=Financial Results Briefing for the 69th Fiscal Term Ended March 2009|publisher=Nintendo|pages=6}}</ref> ''Wii Sports'' is regarded as the best-selling [[List of best-selling video games|best-selling video game]] of all time,<ref>{{cite web|title=Wii Sports The Best Selling Game Ever?|author=Tom Ivan|date=May 8, 2009|work=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]|url=http://www.next-gen.biz/news/wii-sports-the-best-selling-game-ever|accessdate=2011-04-29}}</ref> having sold 76.76 million copies worldwide as of April 2011.<ref name=110426e/> The next [[List of best-selling Wii video games|best-selling Wii game]] is its sequel ''Wii Sports Resort'', which has sold 27.68 million copies,<ref name=110426e/> followed by ''Wii Play'' with 27.38 million sales.<ref name=100507e/> The next best-selling game in the series is ''Wii Fit'', which has sold 22.61 million copies,<ref name=100507e/> followed by its sequel ''Wii Fit Plus'' with 18.49 million sales and ''Wii Party'' with 5.77 million sales.<ref name=110426e/> The least successful game in the series, ''Wii Music'', has sold 2.65 million copies.<ref name=081031e/> The ''Wii'' series has become one of the [[List of best-selling video game franchises|best-selling video game franchises]], with total sales of 181.34 million units,<ref name=110426e/><ref name=100507e/><ref name=081031e/> more than 102 million of which came from the ''Wii Sports'' sub-series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Super Mario Galaxy 2 Sells 6.15M Worldwide, Wii Sports Series Passes 102M|author=Kyle Orland|date=January 28, 2011|publisher=[[Gamasutra]]|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32699/Super_Mario_Galaxy_2_Sells_615M_Worldwide_Wii_Sports_Series_Passes_102M.php|accessdate=2011-04-29}}</ref>
Each game in the ''Wii'' series has sold millions of copies.<ref name=110426e>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=5|title=Supplementary Information about Earnings Release|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|date=2011-04-26|format=pdf|accessdate=2011-04-26|pages=10}}</ref><ref name=100507e>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100507e.pdf#page=6|title=Supplementary Information about Earnings Release|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|date=2010-05-07|format=PDF|accessdate=2010-05-07|pages=6}}</ref><ref name=081031e>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2009/090508e.pdf#page=6|title=Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ended March 2009: Supplementary Information|accessdate=2009-05-08|date=2009-05-08|work=Financial Results Briefing for the 69th Fiscal Term Ended March 2009|publisher=Nintendo|pages=6}}</ref> ''Wii Sports'' is regarded as the best-selling [[List of best-selling video games|best-selling video game]] of all time,<ref>{{cite web|title=Wii Sports The Best Selling Game Ever?|author=Tom Ivan|date=May 8, 2009|work=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]|url=http://www.next-gen.biz/news/wii-sports-the-best-selling-game-ever|accessdate=2011-04-29}}</ref> having sold 76.76 million copies worldwide as of April 2011.<ref name=110426e/> The next [[List of best-selling Wii video games|best-selling Wii game]] is its sequel ''Wii Sports Resort'', which has sold 27.68 million copies,<ref name=110426e/> followed by ''Wii Play'' with 27.38 million sales.<ref name=100507e/> The next best-selling game in the series is ''Wii Fit'', which has sold 22.61 million copies;<ref name=100507e/> within 18 months by June 2009, the game helped [[Exergaming|health games]] generate revenues of $2 billion, most of which was grossed by ''Wii Fit's'' 18.22 million sales at the time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Health Games Generate $2 Billion in Worldwide Sales|author=Kris Pigna|date=06/28/2009|publisher=[[1UP.com]]|url=http://www.1up.com/news/health-games-generate-2-billion|accessdate=2011-05-01}}</ref> Its sequel ''Wii Fit Plus'' sold 18.49 million copies, while ''Wii Party'' sold 5.77 million.<ref name=110426e/> The least successful game in the series, ''Wii Music'', has sold 2.65 million copies.<ref name=081031e/> The ''Wii'' series has become one of the [[List of best-selling video game franchises|best-selling video game franchises]], with total sales of 181.34 million units,<ref name=110426e/><ref name=100507e/><ref name=081031e/> more than 102 million of which came from the ''Wii Sports'' sub-series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Super Mario Galaxy 2 Sells 6.15M Worldwide, Wii Sports Series Passes 102M|author=Kyle Orland|date=January 28, 2011|publisher=[[Gamasutra]]|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32699/Super_Mario_Galaxy_2_Sells_615M_Worldwide_Wii_Sports_Series_Passes_102M.php|accessdate=2011-04-29}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 15:18, 1 May 2011

Wii series
File:Wii sports wii.jpg
Box art of Wii Sports, the first title of the series
Genre(s)Minigame compilation
Developer(s)Nintendo EAD Group 2, Nd Cube
Publisher(s)Nintendo
First releaseWii Sports
November 19, 2006
Latest releaseWii Play: Motion
June 13, 2011

The Wii series is a series of simulation video games spawned by the Wii console that are similar in design, especially in their casual gameplay style and Mii integration. All the games have control schemes that simulate real life activities with the Wii Remote, except for the Wii Fit sub-series, which mainly uses the Wii Balance Board.

All games in the series involve the use of the Wii remote or other peripherals to add a sense of realism to the gameplay. All the games feature Mii integration. The first game in the series was Wii Sports, one of the launch games on the console; it is packaged with every Wii system. The most recent is Wii Party, a party game, which was released October 3, 2010.

Wii Sports games

Wii Sports

Wii Sports, released in 2006, is the first title in the Wii series. it has been packaged with the console in the U.S. since its beginning.[1] The game is known for starting a new development direction for Nintendo involving simple gameplay, simple graphics, and motion control.[1] It is currently the best-selling video game of all time.[2]

Wii Sports Resort

Wii Sports Resort, released in 2009, is the sequel to Wii Sports and bundled with a Wii MotionPlus, the game promises more accurate control and more realistic gameplay than the Wii's previous offerings. Currently, Wii units are sold with Wii Sports Resort and a Wii MotionPlus, as well as with the original packaged products.

Wii Fit games

Wii Fit

Wii Fit, released in 2007, is the first of two games in the Wii Fit series. It is one of the first games to feature the use of the Wii Balance Board, wherewith it was bundled. As a fitness-oriented game, it measures a user's weight, telling the user his or her health based on Body Mass Index, and provides minigames for the user to exercise or to improve posture. It is currently the third-best-selling console game of all time of those not packaged with a console.[citation needed]

Wii Fit Plus

Wii Fit Plus, also released in 2009, is an enhanced version of Wii Fit, with new features such as new games, counting calories, and profiles for babies and dogs. It is sold both with the Wii Balance Board and as a standalone for users who already own the peripheral.

Other games

Wii Play

Wii Play, also first released in 2006, is the second game of the Wii series. It is packaged with a Wii remote.[3] It features a compilation of nine minigames, such as Shooting Range or Table Tennis, that are used to teach the user how to use the Wii remote. It is currently the best-selling non-bundled video game of all time.[4]

Wii Chess

Wii Chess, released in 2008, is a chess game released in Japan and European territories for the Wii.

Wii Music

Wii Music, also released in 2008, is a music game for the Wii, wherein the user uses Wii peripherals to simulate the play of music. It was considered as a launch game for the Wii, but was instead released later in 2008.

Wii Party

Wii Party, released in 2010, is the latest game in the Wii series, where players partake in various party games.[5]

Wii Play: Motion

Wii Play: Motion is an upcoming game in the Wii series, and the sequel to Wii Play. It will include twelve new minigames, and will be bundled with the Wii Remote Plus, which it requires.[6] The game is slated for release in 2011.

Commercial reception

Each game in the Wii series has sold millions of copies.[7][8][9] Wii Sports is regarded as the best-selling best-selling video game of all time,[10] having sold 76.76 million copies worldwide as of April 2011.[7] The next best-selling Wii game is its sequel Wii Sports Resort, which has sold 27.68 million copies,[7] followed by Wii Play with 27.38 million sales.[8] The next best-selling game in the series is Wii Fit, which has sold 22.61 million copies;[8] within 18 months by June 2009, the game helped health games generate revenues of $2 billion, most of which was grossed by Wii Fit's 18.22 million sales at the time.[11] Its sequel Wii Fit Plus sold 18.49 million copies, while Wii Party sold 5.77 million.[7] The least successful game in the series, Wii Music, has sold 2.65 million copies.[9] The Wii series has become one of the best-selling video game franchises, with total sales of 181.34 million units,[7][8][9] more than 102 million of which came from the Wii Sports sub-series.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Casamassina, Matt (November 13, 2010). "Wii Sports Review". IGN. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
  2. ^ Reisenger, Don. "'Wii Sports': Best-selling, but not best of all time". CNet. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
  3. ^ "Amazon.com: Wii Play with Wii Remote". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  4. ^ "Financial Results Briefing for the Six-Month Period ended December 2009" (PDF). Nintendo. October 31, 2009. p. 11. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  5. ^ Harris, Craig (October 3, 2010). "Wii Party Review". p. 1. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  6. ^ Thomas, Lucas (2011-04-12). "Wii Play Gets an Unexpected Sequel". IGN. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Supplementary Information about Earnings Release" (pdf). Nintendo. 2011-04-26. p. 10. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  8. ^ a b c d "Supplementary Information about Earnings Release" (PDF). Nintendo. 2010-05-07. p. 6. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
  9. ^ a b c "Financial Results Briefing for the Fiscal Year Ended March 2009: Supplementary Information" (PDF). Financial Results Briefing for the 69th Fiscal Term Ended March 2009. Nintendo. 2009-05-08. p. 6. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  10. ^ Tom Ivan (May 8, 2009). "Wii Sports The Best Selling Game Ever?". Edge. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  11. ^ Kris Pigna (06/28/2009). "Health Games Generate $2 Billion in Worldwide Sales". 1UP.com. Retrieved 2011-05-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Kyle Orland (January 28, 2011). "Super Mario Galaxy 2 Sells 6.15M Worldwide, Wii Sports Series Passes 102M". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
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