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Miis
A Mii ( ) is a customizable avatar (computing), avatar used by Nintendo on their video game consoles and mobile apps, first being introduced with the Wii console in 2006. Since their introduction, Miis have also appeared on the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, the Wii U, the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as various Nintendo mobile games, apps for smart devices such as the now-defunct ''Miitomo''.The name Mii is a portmanteau of "Wii" and "me", referring to them typically being avatars of the players. Miis can be created using different body, facial and clothing features, and can then be used as characters within games on the consoles, either as an avatar of a specific player (such as in the Wii (video game series), ''Wii'' series) or in some games (such as ''Tomodachi Collection'', ''Tomodachi Life'' and ''Miitopia'') portrayed as characters with their own personalities. Miis can be shared and transferred between consoles, either manually or automatically with other us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomodachi Life
''Tomodachi Life'', known in Japan as , and in South Korea as , is a social simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the sequel to the Japan-exclusive Nintendo DS title '' Tomodachi Collection''. The game follows the day-to-day interactions of Mii characters, referred to as "islanders", as they build relationships, solve problems, and interact with the player. The game was released on April 18, 2013 in Japan; June 6, 2014 in North America and Europe; June 7, 2014 in Australia; and July 17, 2014 in South Korea. It sold over 400 thousand units in Japan in its debut week and has sold 6.72 million copies worldwide, making it the eleventh best-selling 3DS game of all time. The game received mostly positive reviews; it was praised for its gameplay and overall charm, but criticized for its simplistic minigames and lack of user control. It introduced features for Mii customizability that were expanded upon in future Nintendo games, such a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomodachi Collection
is a Japan-only 2009 social simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It was followed up by the sequels ''Tomodachi Life'' for the Nintendo 3DS and the upcoming '' Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream'' for the Nintendo Switch, for an international market. Gameplay The cast consists of user-created Miis. Players can either transfer Miis directly from their Wii console to their Nintendo DS or create new ones using the in-game Mii Maker. The player chooses their Miis' looks and personality, then helps them with their problems, such as making friends and performing other everyday tasks. Additionally, the player can give their Miis clothes, food, and special items to help them gain experience. The Miis can interact with each other and form relationships, such as friendships. When a Mii gains enough experience, they level up and collect rewards. As the game progresses, meeting certain criteria will unlock new areas and shops on the island. One such ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miitopia
''Miitopia'' is a role-playing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. It was originally released in Japan in 2016 and worldwide in 2017, with a remastered version developed by Grezzo for the Nintendo Switch releasing on May 21, 2021. The game features customizable Mii characters in a turn-based battle system and follows the story of a group of heroes battling the Dark Lord, who is stealing the faces of Miitopia's inhabitants. The game received mixed reviews, with critics praising its creative life simulation elements and humor while criticizing its combat system and repetitive gameplay. Gameplay ''Miitopia'' is a role-playing video game with life simulation elements. Playable characters are created with Mii avatars and have certain personality traits which influence their role in combat. Each party member has one of several standard character classes or "jobs" such as warriors and mages; as the game progresses, more classes become available. Lik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wii Sports
''Wii Sports'' is a 2006 sports simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii video game console. The game was released in North America along with the Wii on 19 November 2006, and in Japan, Australia, and Europe the following month. It was included as a pack-in game with the console in all territories except Japan, making it the first sports game included with the launch of a Nintendo system since '' Mario's Tennis'' for the Virtual Boy in 1995. The game was later released on its own as part of the ''Nintendo Selects'' collection of games. ''Wii Sports'' is a collection of five sports simulations designed to demonstrate the motion-sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote. The five sports included are tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing. Players use the Wii Remote to mimic actions performed in real-life sports, such as swinging a tennis racket or rolling a bowling ball. The rules for each game are simplified to make them more accessible to new p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avatar (computing)
In computing, an avatar is a graphical representation of a user, the user's character, or persona. Avatars can be two-dimensional icons in Internet forums and other online communities, where they are also known as profile pictures, userpics, or formerly picons (personal icons, or possibly "picture icons"). Alternatively, an avatar can take the form of a three-dimensional model, as used in online worlds and video games, or an imaginary character with no graphical appearance, as in text-based games or worlds such as MUDs. The term ' () originates from Sanskrit, and was adopted by early computer games and science fiction novelists. Richard Garriott extended the term to an on-screen user representation in 1985, and the term gained wider adoption in Internet forums and MUDs. Nowadays, avatars are used in a variety of online settings including social media, virtual assistants, instant messaging platforms, and digital worlds such as ''World of Warcraft'' and ''Second Life''. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo Switch Sports
is a 2022 Sports game, sports Simulation game, simulation video game produced by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is the sequel to ''Wii Sports Club'' (2014) as part of the ''Wii Sports (series), Wii Sports'' subseries, itself of the ''Wii (video game series), Wii'' series of games. The game features eight sports: volleyball, badminton, bowling, golf, Association football, soccer, Samurai cinema, chambara, tennis and basketball. Released on April 29, 2022, ''Nintendo Switch Sports'' received generally mixed reviews from critics and has sold over 16.27 million copies as of March 31, 2025, making it one of the List of best-selling Nintendo Switch video games, best-selling Nintendo Switch games. Gameplay ''Nintendo Switch Sports'' is set in a fictional multisport facility named Spocco Square, which contains three sports from previous installments (tennis and bowling from ''Wii Sports'' and Kendo, swordplay from ''Wii Sports Resort''; the latter is referred to as Samurai cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wii U
The Wii U ( ) is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii. Released in late 2012, it is the first eighth-generation video game console and competed with Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics. The system's primary controller is the Wii U GamePad, which features an embedded touchscreen, a D-pad, analog sticks, and action buttons. The screen can be used either as a supplement to the main display or in supported games to play the game directly on the GamePad. The Wii U is backward compatible with Wii software and accessories. Games can support any combination of the GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Balance Board, or Classic Controller. Online functionality centered around the Nintendo Network platform and Miiverse, an integrated social networking service which allowed users to share content in game-specific communities. Critical response to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miitomo
''Miitomo'' was a freemium social networking service, social networking mobile app developed by Nintendo for iOS and Android (operating system), Android devices. The app, Nintendo's first, allowed users to converse with friends by answering various questions, and featured Twitter and Facebook integration. The app was released in March 2016 for iOS and two months later for Android, launching alongside their My Nintendo service. Despite initially being a critical and commercial success, with over ten million downloads worldwide a month after release, its popularity dwindled soon after and it was ultimately discontinued on May 9, 2018. Features ''Miitomo'' served as a conversational app where users could communicate with friends by answering questions on various topics, such as favorite foods or current interests. Similar to ''Tomodachi Life'', which some of the ''Miitomo'' development team also worked on, players used a Mii avatar which they could create from scratch or obtain fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
