Monday, May 31, 2010

About Wii Games: The Wii's Wackiest, Weirdest Add-Ons

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From Charles Herold, your Guide to Wii Games
This week I take a look at some peculiar add-ons for the Wii remote. My physical therapist just told me to get a "cock-up wrist splint," which he thinks might allow me to play games without pain. If it works, I may manage to get my game reviewing started up again; wish me luck!

Wii Accessories - The Wii's Wackiest, Weirdest Add-Ons
Has using one's imagination become passé? Perhaps so, judging by the myriad add-ons for the Wii remote that claim to make the game experience feel more "real." Golf clubs for golf games, swords for dueling games, wheels for racing games, guns for shooters. Most of these add-ons are simple pieces of plastic that, if well made, add a little extra fun to a game, but some are downright kooky. These are my nominees for the oddest, most over-the-top or least practical accessories produced for the Wii.... Read more

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