Shoot more ducks! Wii Play heads to America

Before Cabela even heard of video games, there was this lovely little game on the NES called Duck Hunt. In it, you could relive the glory days of a hunter and his dog, before bullets became expensive. Good thing we get another shot at it, as Americans will be able to relive the good old days of shooting things and making “pew-pew-pew” sounds while doing so, among other activities.

Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president, finally confirmed the release of Wii Play for American audiences. Unlike Wii Sports, its brother title, Wii Play is comprised of nine casual games that aren’t related  to videogame versions of action-packed real-life sports (unless you count table tennis). For instance, you can play billiards in this game, as well as fish, try virtual air hockey, and make Mii avatars pose for you. Of course, Wii Play also has the spiritual descendant of the above-mentioned NES shooter in the form of Shooting Range.

All of these games will use the Wiimote in one way or another, so expect more minigame fun to hit your televisions soon. Now, if only they’d come out with a release date and a price for the game, then this day would be complete.

Before Cabela even heard of video games, there was this lovely little game on the NES called Duck Hunt. In it, you could relive the glory days of a hunter and his dog, before bullets became expensive. Good thing we get another shot at it, as Americans will be able to relive the good old days of shooting things and making “pew-pew-pew” sounds while doing so, among other activities.

Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president, finally confirmed the release of Wii Play for American audiences. Unlike Wii Sports, its brother title, Wii Play is comprised of nine casual games that aren’t related  to videogame versions of action-packed real-life sports (unless you count table tennis). For instance, you can play billiards in this game, as well as fish, try virtual air hockey, and make Mii avatars pose for you. Of course, Wii Play also has the spiritual descendant of the above-mentioned NES shooter in the form of Shooting Range.

All of these games will use the Wiimote in one way or another, so expect more minigame fun to hit your televisions soon. Now, if only they’d come out with a release date and a price for the game, then this day would be complete.