Recently another writer asked for tips regarding how to keep the family active during the cold winter months. My response:
“In addition to playing indoor basketball and soccer, the Wii is really helpful. Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Active Life Outdoor Challenge and Celebrity Sports Showdown are current favorites.”
I think that I’ve written about all of the other titles except Celebrity Sports Showdown which is being released today (October 23rd). My family really enjoys active games and this new one is fun! It’s entertaining for us to play both individually and as a family. I’m also looking forward to our next Wii Game Night, because I think that this would make a great party game too.
In the game, players get to choose which celebrity they want to perform as. There are many entertainers (Avril Lavigne, Keith Urban, etc.) and athletes (Paul Pierce, Mia Hamm, etc.) to choose from. Once you choose your character, then it’s time to play one of the 12 outdoor sports mini-games in order to become the “ultimate celebrity athlete”. So far, my family is good at the Joust Duel (I don’t think that I’ve been knocked down yet!) and Smash Badminton. We enjoy almost all of the other games (canoeing, archery, dodge ball, beach volleyball, etc.) too. The only game that we don’t care for is Curling – Michael is the only one who likes that.
In any event, I think that this is a great game and that it will appeal to a wide variety of people of all ages. There’s something for everyone!
