It's the time of year for running around desperately trying to find just the right gifts for way too many people. If you know someone who has a Wii, here are a few good gift ideas. And if you know someone who doesn't have a Wii, well, buy them one!
What is it that is so appealing about making our Wii remotes look like ping pong paddles when we play table tennis or attaching a blade when we go sword fighting? Is it simply the way playing cops and robbers with a water pistol is preferable to playing by sticking out your finger and shouting "BANG!"? Psychologists might be able to explain that mysterious drive to emulation I can only convey how much satisfaction can be derived from Penguin United's Sports Resort Bundle, a set of Wii attachments designed specifically for Nintendo's Wii Sports Resort.
Certain people go crazy with their Christmas lights, but it seems unlikely anyone will best Ric Turner, a lighting specialist who managed to turn his Christmas lights into a playable Guitar Hero display. Just watch the video and give up on the idea that anything you do will ever impress the neighbors as much as this does.
I've always liked the idea of having a walking stick that turns into a sword, but the closest I've come so far is Nyko's Wand Action Pak, a Wii remote that turns into a pistol.
I've never been a big fan of the Super Mario Bros. platformers, so I had my associate Erica Stein check out the game for me. She says if you're a fan of the other games this is pretty much the greatest thing since sliced bread.
