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After playing Wii Sports for at least an hour, a suggestion prompt will inevitably interrupt your game. “Why not take a break?” the alert reads, while showing an open window — almost willing you to go outside.

I would normally bite. But this summer, there are so many choice games for Wii (with outdoor motifs even), that I think I’ll stay inside. So grab a Wii Remote. Jack up the air conditioning. And “get active” with the best Wii games to play during these summer months.

Tell us: What Wii games are you planning to play this summer?


-- Blake Snow

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Instead of directing his next blockbuster this summer, Steven Spielberg was busy designing and releasing the sequel to last year's charmingly fun, “Boom Blox.” For those out of the loop, ”Boom Blox” is all about blowing things up (or tearing them down) in the least amount of time. In ”Bash Party,” the experience is turned up a notch with more levels, new modes and downloadable maps. It's awesome sauce and a definite contender for sequel of the year."; games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i++] = new Array("","'Punch-Out'","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/Punch_Out_Glass_Joe_01.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Nintendo", "253", "423", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i-1].body = "

You already played “Punch-Out” in the ’80s, so why play it again on Wii? I’ll tell you why. The addictive strategy required to beat your opponents is as good as ever, if not better. Both motion and “NES-style” controls work wonderfully. The graphics are gorgeous; the fighters have more charisma than most Pixar films. And the new “Defend your title” and “Challenge” modes extend the fun well into the night. Satisfied? Good. This is how you remake a classic game. "; games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i++] = new Array("","'Grand Slam Tennis'","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/grand-slam-tennis.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Electronic Arts", "238", "423", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i-1].body = "

This one lives up to its “Grand Slam” name. Play this game with the new MotionPlus attachment on your Wii Remote, and you'll be able to create more winning angles than you ever thought possible. You’ll also curse yourself after a ball misses the line. With greatly increased motion-sensing accuracy, this time you’ll know it’s all you and not the controller. What’s more, everything looks fantastic, and the audio will immerse you in the moment. To top it off, the online mode is enough to make Xbox Live gamers blush with envy. It’s that good."; games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i++] = new Array("","'Wii Sports Resort'","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/wiisports2.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Nintendo", "232", "423", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i-1].body = "

Don’t call it a sequel. With 10 new games, in addition to a couple of favorites, “Resort” is to the original “Wii Sports” what Wii is to the industry: A game changer. Playable only while using the bundled MotionPlus peripheral, the new controls are incredibly precise and capture the same magic that made the first game so great. You thought bowling was fun? Wait till you try Archery."; games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i++] = new Array("","'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10'","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/tiger10.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "Electronic Arts", "238", "423", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); games_top5_090630_SummerWii[i-1].body = "

If I didn’t have a day job, I would play golf all the time. Fortunatly for me, the new “Tiger 10” for Wii plays so close to the real-thing, I can get in a quick 18 after lunch and call it “research” for the latest story I’m writing. At least that’s what I'm aiming for. In any case, this version is packed with goodies: 28 courses, real-time weather conditions, online multiplayer, and the ability to compete against real-time pro scores. There’s even Frolf, aka frisbee/disc golf. The controls alone make other golf games obsolete.


Honorable mention: “Let’s Tap”


Tell us: What Wii games are you planning to play this summer?
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