More explosive than any other trend in the retail marketplace, the introduction of the Nintendo Wii in 2006 signalled a direct change in the videogame industry – an industry largely saturated at that time. The Wii, with it's motion sensitive infrared controllers, known as “Wii-motes” and the Nunchuck accessory became attractive to soccer moms, seniors, young children, and plenty of other demographics previously untapped by an increasingly mature, hardcore gaming audience.
Great Wii Games - Mario Kart, Wii Fit, and Others
Many of the most popular titles for the Wii are first party names – Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Kart, Super Smash Brother's Brawl, and Metroid Prime : Corruption to name a few standouts amongst the crowd.
In the past year, no other title has seen the raging popularity evinced by Wii Fit, a title that is marketed as an aide to an active lifestyle and as a fitness tool. Seniors purchase the game simply to have something fun and interactive to keep moving, mothers purchase it as a dietary aide or plan in many instances – the Wii Fit spans multiple demographics with great success.