Wii Follow Up

Hello again! Your faithful receptionist Jill reporting for Chicago Weight Control once more!

Dr. Finegold is a big fan of the Wii, especially the Wii Fit. There are also actual games for the Wii that will help you to stay active outside of Wii Fit as well. My friends and I are video game enthusiasts and have experimented with the Wii for some time now. There are games on there that require a lot of physical activity that might be passing over. Also, these games can be a little more engrossing.

Any of the sports games for the Wii will often involve a lot of movement. Tennis, baseball, bowling, what-have-you will try to mimic the sport as closely as possible which means that you will be swinging, running, etc. Just make sure the Wiimote strap is over your wrist or you will have it go flying at your television/window/someone's head.

A real gem that can be easily overlooked is Rayman's Raving Rabbids with good reason. It's a game that was developed by one of my personal favorite developers (Ubisoft), but in spite of that it's still a game I would've overlooked just because it is weird. It involves cartoon "rabbids" (rabbits) that kidnap the main character and make him entertain them. They are screaming, babbling idiots. However, the game is loaded with humor and activity. There are dance-offs with the Wiimote, races with the Wiimote (you run in place and shake your hands while holding the Wiimote), water gun races, lasso tests, etc. Loaded with fun music, crazy humor, and blazing colors, Rayman's Raving Rabbids is ideal for those who want to further enjoy their Wii. The first game is available for $16.99 and there is a sequel that also involves you playing with your butt.

Another great game is WarioWare: Smooth Moves, another crazy game that involves a lot of Wii movement. This is a game that is all minigames that involve a lot of movement in a short amount of time. This one is not exactly intended for older audiences, but probably more up until mid-30's. The visual style might be difficult for those older than 37 to understand, but maybe not. It's fun, crazy, and can hurt your eyes at times, so be careful. I would suggest this for the younger Wii owners. ^_^

These games are all approved for young children in the house as well, should there be any. :)