Game accessories developer Hyperkin has today announced the launch of its Sound Plus Sports kits for the Nintendo Wii. The peripherals, which fit onto your Wii Remote, all have an internal sound device that simulates the noise a baseball bat, tennis racket or golf club makes when it comes into contact with its target. The units are available in white, blue or pink foam, and are all Wii Moti... more.

GameLife are reporting that in a recent Q&A session in Tokyo, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the next Wii Zelda game (working title The Legend of Zelda) will use the MotionPlus accessory to enhance control when handling weapons such as swords. “In this [instalment of the series] we’re using MotionPlus to make you feel much more like you’re actually fighting while holding a sword in your ... more.

Ubisoft has released gameplay footage of Red Steel 2, showing off the newly added Wii Motion Plus. Based on the video, the controls and precision of Red Steel 2 seem to be spot on. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCNFCv0M4P4[/youtube] Red Steel 2 is set to release early next year in February. After the lackluster performance with the first, Ubisoft looks to rebound and create a m... more.

Wii Sports Resort has sold over 1 million copies in the US nearly 1 month after the release and now Japan and Europe can claim the same. Nintendo's marketing chief, Cammie Dunaway  released a statement in response to the good sales saying "Wii Sports Resort provides both novice and veteran players a fun, virtual escape to a resort island with their friends and family - something that will be ... more.