The Wii system comes with everything you need to start having fun right out of the box. The console, Wiimote, Nunchuk, even batteries and the Wii Sports games are all included. But there are inexpensive accessories for the Wii that every gamer will want right away. One that most will want to pick up at [...]

At bottom, WiiConnect24 is ultra simple: it’s the feature of the Wii system that allows it to check for game updates, messages, and other items online. But that simple description can be fleshed out quite a bit. Since it is in essence an Internet connection (that’s where the game updates, messages, and more come from) [...]

The Wii interface revolves around the concept of Channels, similar to the way Windows revolves around, well, windows. Channels offer many ways to use the Wii system to get and enjoy games, but goes far beyond gaming. The Disc Channel is one of the most basic. It provides a way to use Wii discs that [...]

Simulation is one of the oldest types of computer game, but still one of the best. Everyone has heard of SimCity, but there are dozens more that offer a wide array of ‘worlds’ to build. Animal Crossing: City Folk is a good example. You can create the kind of community that conforms to your ideal. [...]

One of the major attractions of any game is the chance to become someone else for a few hours. It’s like acting without an audience or having to memorize lines. A role-playing game gives you the chance to be anyone or anything in the world of your imagination. With a Wii role-playing game like The [...]

One of the great things about games is the chance to do things you might never otherwise do. Racing and flying are two good examples. How many of us are going to race an Indy 500 car or fly a WWII fighter plane? The Wii lets you do that and a whole lot more. You [...]

What better way to get your aggression out harmlessly than a great fighting game? There are dozens that take advantage of the unique features of the Wii system, the Wiimote and the Nunchuk. Super Smash Bros. Brawl is a great example. Sonic, Pit, Wario, and more mix it up with you in control. The action [...]

The Wii gaming system has many of the features of a personal computer. It has an operating system, runs gaming software, and can connect to the Internet to access websites, email, and shop online. One important component that makes Internet connectivity possible is its built-in Wi-Fi support. Wi-Fi (short for Wireless Fidelity, a humorous takeoff [...]

Many games center on the idea of adventure. And what could be a more natural fit? After all, the basic idea of most games is to liven up your life. There’s no better way to do that than with an adventure game that puts you in the center of mystery, danger, and suspense. But ‘adventure’ [...]

Some gamers enjoy a puzzle. Others want to role play. Still others are seeking adventure. Action games cover all these territories and more. With a Wii action game you can explore the unknown and test your wits to unlock a mystery. You can do it while pretending to be a favorite character. All along, you [...]