In Real Life

Study: Wii Can Alleviate Elderly Depression, Too

The benefits of the Wii and exergaming to patients in hospitals and elder-care facilities has been discussed nearly since the console’s release. Researchers in San Diego now say that Wii games can combat the onset of depression in elderly persons.


February 6, 2010
News

How Three Mario Wii Sequels Are Chasing Their Predecessors

The average amount of time a person plays New Super Mario Bros is climbing quickly and could catch Super Mario Galaxy. Call of Duty is surging. But Wii Sports Resort is flattening. Here are three key Wii comparisons of satisfaction.


January 13, 2010
In Real Life

Senior Citizen Rolls 40 Perfectos In Wii Bowling

Are you a Wii bowler? You think you’re good at it? If so, 86-year-old Jack Davis of Vandalia, Ohio, would like to speak to your arse. Because he’s going to kick it.


December 29, 2009
News

Tabloid Outrageously Claims: Wii Boxing Is “Dangerously Lifelike”

Hey, you know what makes a domestic violence arrest funny and lighthearted? Wii Boxing. At least according to one supermarket tabloid’s interpretation of what went down between Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller.


November 24, 2009
In Real Life

Judas Priest Warm Up With Nintendo

The pre-concert ritual for metal rockers Judas Priest? Wii Sports.


November 17, 2009
News

Wii Fit And Wii Sports Exercise Weighed And Measured

A new study has determined which Wii Fit and Wii Sports activities actually qualify as moderate intensity exercise, as defined by the American Heart Association. Are you actually exercising?


November 10, 2009
News

Kaiser Permanente Has Wii Sports On Its Mind

What better way for insurance company Kaiser Permanente to promote a healthy lifestyle than strapping television monitors playing Wii Sports to the heads of its marketing team?


October 19, 2009
In Real Life

OK, This Wiimote Mishap? We’re Calling Not Fake.

That infamous “Mama!!!” video where the Wiimote destroys the flat-screen has been endlessly debated: staged or real? In this, it’s safe to assume the Home Shopping Network did not intend to smash its own TV showing off Wii Tennis.


August 8, 2009
In Real Life

How Many Hours People Play Sports Games On Wii (Go, Madden)

People buy sports on the Wii, the only console currently bundled with a sports-based video game. But how much do they play these things? And how do the Maddens, the fishing games and the mighty Wii Fit rate?


August 3, 2009
In Real Life

Newt Gingrich Needs Tips On Wii Sports

Newt Gingrich, putative presidential candidate (and in his party, who isn’t?) is getting his arse handed to him by a 7-year-old in Wii bowling and has asked for your help,