AtomicBaboon!?!

I got to try out a Nintendo Wii last weekend. It was a blast! I play video games alot. It's sort of one of my professions. So, it takes a lot to get me excited about games any more. The Wii is great. Being able to play Golf or Tennis and go through similar motions to what you would do in reality. The interaction makes it more enjoyable, you aren't just sitting there, and people who don't usually play games will find it easier to participate. I played Wii Sports, which comes with the Wii. It has Bowling, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, and Boxing. All of them are simple to play and actually provide the opportunity for enough movement that I broke a little bit of a sweat while boxing.

I also played Rayman: Raving Rabbids. It consists of several mini-games that range from something similar to Whack-a-mole (or rabbit in this case) to a first person shooter where you are firing plungers at attacking rabbits, to a game where 4 rabbits are sitting in port-a-potties and you have to keep the doors from opening while they are doing their business or they get angry and shoot you with plungers. The sound effects and antics from the rabbits provide some great slapstick comedy. It kept me moving and laughing for at least an hour. It was great fun.

I played a little bit of the new Zelda and some other game of mini-games that utilize the motion control capabilities that involved monkeys.

All in all it is a great system. Good graphics and a fun interface. I am now convinced I am going to buy a Wii just as soon as I can find one. Apparently the various retailers here in Springfield will be getting new Wii shipments this Sunday. I won't camp out, but I might show up early and see if I can grab one.