Gamers can do many different things on the Nintendo Wii, but now they can use the Nintendo Wii to earn a virtual black belt in karate. THQ will be releasing All Star Karate, in the spring, for the Nintendo Wii.

Players of All Star Karate will have an opportunity to earn their black belt. The main character in the game attempts to save an old man that is being attacked by Ninjas. The fight introduces the main character to the sensei that will teach him the ways of karate. Players will have to master karate moves using the Wii remote and nunchuck. Players will earn 7 different colored belts including a black belt in karate. Once players have mastered their techniques, they can battle each other in Combat mode.

If you like karate or want to learn some moves, check out All Star Karate when it is released this Spring.

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Target and Nintendo have teamed up to bring the Wii Fit Plus experience to select Target stores from Jan. 16-31.  There are only a few Target locations participating in this event, but players can get the Wii Fit Plus experience.

There will be Wii Fit Plus kiosks set up in the parking lot or at the entrance of the store. Players will get the chance to use the game and try out some of the exercises using the balance board. Wii Fit Plus includes the original Wii Fit game and 20 additional activities, customizable workout routines and a way to track the calories you are burning. Nintendo and Target representatives will be present to answer any questions and provide healthy snacks.

“If you’re just embarking on your New Year’s resolutions (or have already abandoned them), the Wii Fit Plus Experience at Target stores will show you how you can have fun and stay active,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Wii Fit Plus has so many customizable options, it’s easy to stay motivated and energized all year long.”

Players that complete the Wii Fit Plus tutorial will be given a $15 Target gift card, while supplies last. The stores participating in this even can be found in the press release after the post.

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NinjaBee announced the upcoming release of The Amazing Brain Train on the Nintendo Wii as a WiiWare downloadable game. The game will be available on Monday, January 18th for 600 Wii points or $6.

Professor Fizzwizzle takes players on a tour around his cartoon world and stops to challenge players to solve mini-games. The train is powered by brain power, which is attained by winning the mini-games. Players can play in either quest, test or practice modes. Players can now get smart by playing games and these games put a different spin on brain games.

“This is no ordinary brain game,” said Ryan Clark, co-founder of Grubby Games. “The Amazing Brain Train! contains features never before seen in the genre. It’s a departure from the minimalist brain games we’ve seen in the past. You can forget about goal-less gameplay: The Amazing Brain Train! is packed with quests, trophies and high scores that add an aspect of gameplay that other brain games just don’t have.”

If you like brain games, check out The Amazing Brain Train on Monday January 18th.

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Collision Studios and Virtual Play Games have announced the upcoming release of City Builder for the Nintendo Wii. Players have to stack water pipes, roads and power lines to build cities.

It may sound easy to build cities, but there would be no game if it was too easy. City Builder adds a new dimension to the pipe building games, they add three different levels to build in. The three levels are road, underground (water mains) and sky (power lines). Players have to balance all three different levels to make their city run and function accordingly. Players have to beat the clock and avoid obstacles. Every time a player solves a resource puzzle, the city grows bigger and bigger in different ways.

“Collision has an excellent track record of creating fun, playable games from both original and licensed IP,” said Cameron Madani, head of business development at Virtual Play Games. “City Builder is a fantastically addicting game.”

City Builder will be available in February 2010.

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Nintendo announced Wii Fit Plus will be available in North America on October 4th. Wii Fit Plus will replace the original Wii Fit on the retail shelves. which will eliminate any confusion.

Wii Fit Plus is an enhanced version of Wii Fit with more exercises added and the option to focus on one body area. If you want to focus on strengthening your stomach, arms or any other body part, you now can. There will be more exercises and yoga activities, as well. The game will come in two different forms, one with the balance board and the other will be just the plain game for those that already own the balance board.

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