At the ripe age of 23, I'm getting nostalgic for my youth, and nothing warms my heart more than the humble Nintendo Wii. As a devout Nintendo fan, my fondest memories were formed when dangerously swinging at my TV during a heated game of Wii sports – and increasingly it seems I'm not alone.
Thanks to motion control, the Wii had a more tangible game feel that was simple and intuitive for players of all ages. Finally, there was a solution to younger sibling player 2 syndrome, with games focussing on minigames that were compact, competitive and accessible.In its heyday, it felt like the love for the Wii would never end. Sadly it has died a death – but I feel like I'm only one of the few that's mourning.
Another factor is time. It feels like only yesterday that we were gyrating to Just Dance in our living rooms, so perhaps the nostalgia hasn't caught up yet. While the Wii is officially considered a retro console, it may be a while before more people start reminiscing. You heard it here first, a Wii renaissance is incoming.