Gaming sometimes has the reputation for creating passive people. With Wii sports and outdoor games, it's easy to see this is far from accurate. Gamers don't just passively watch, they become part of the action, central to it.
There are hundreds, no thousands of good examples, but none better than We Ski. Because the Wiimote and Nunchuk have motion sensors built in, you don't just play the game, you're in it. You race down the ski slopes with friends and family who wield their own controls. Slalom down the black diamond path and bump over the moguls.
You can ski at night on beginner, intermediate, or advanced runs. For those who want a little instruction, join Ski School. Once you graduate enter the Centipede Race. Advance your We Ski play still further as you Wii Step onto your Wii Balance Board. Become an advanced skier and you can join the Search and Rescue squad. Do your good deed then ski back to the lodge, sit back, and enjoy the nighttime fireworks show.
Now that you're an expert, you're ready for Winter Sports, The Ultimate Challenge. You can enter any of 9 different winter sports and show your stuff. Or, you can take on any one of over 40 missions with other players.
Become a Speed Skater and use the Wiimote and Nunchuk to guide your actions down the ice. Enter a Ski Jump and zoom off into the air with perfect form. You'll need to control the action just right to avoid a crash landing. Slide into the Bobsled and race down the track at lightening speed where any mistake can mean instant death.
For a more leisurely, but still highly challenging sport try the Curling. You'll need to exercise the most precise hand movements to hit the goal and win a medal. Now enjoy the final ceremonies as you are honored with the Gold in front of cheering crowds and the commentators applaud your performance.
Now shake off those winter blues and take part in the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09. Let Tiger's real-life coach Hank Haney give you tips on how to improve your game. Calibrate your clubs using the Club Tuner to get exactly the swing you want.
The Tiger Woods PGA Tour has levels of play for everyone from duffers to world champs. In Golf Party Mode you can play with up to 15 friends. Get a preview of how you'll do against your competitors with the All-Play swing mode, which shows you exactly where your ball would go before you hit.
You'll play on courses around the world: the Gary Player Country club in South Africa, the Wentworth Country Club in England, and many more. Practice your putt with Darren Clarke. Adjust your putt on the D-pad and sink the ball like a pro.
With the Wii system you do much more than merely observe a sport, you play it and play it hard. Wii Sports and Outdoor Games are the next best thing to being there.
