Published: September 06, 2010
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nintendo Crowns Champions at Wii Games: Summer 2010 Competition
(BUSINESS WIRE) - Nintendo:
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Summer wasn't the only thing drawing to a close over Labor Day
weekend as Nintendo hosted the final championship of its Wii
Games: Summer 2010 nationwide competition. Approximately 200
finalists from around the country - joined by family, friends and
spectators of all ages - gathered in Redondo Beach, Calif., to get
up and get playing with motion-controlled video games for the Wii
system. Tournament play included games such as Wii Sports Resort ,
Wii Fit Plus, New Super Mario Bros. Wii
and Mario Kart Wii.
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To mark the start of the National Championship event on Sept. 3,
Olympic gold medalist and Wii Games: Summer 2010 Ambassador Shawn
Johnson led finalists in a special warm-up session with the Hula Hoop
activity from Wii Fit Plus.
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During a special award ceremony on Sept. 5, winning teams received
prizes, including customized trophies fashioned after the iconic Wii
Remote controller, Nintendo entertainment packages and a
family cruise for the first-place team. First-place winners by
category were as follows: Michael C. (Dad, 41), Amy C. (Mom, 40),
Amanda C. (Daughter, 13) and Sean C. (Son, 6) of St. Louis, MO
(Family); TJ H. (25) of St. John, Ind. and Chris M. (26) of
Highland, Ind. (Adult); Bill M. (Husband, 66) and Bonnie M. (Wife,
58) of Westlake Village, Calif. (Super Adult); Frank N. (16) of
Wheeling, Ill. and Zach H. (16) of Belvidere, Ill. (Teen); Doug H.
(Dad, 43) and Connor H. (Son, 12) of St. Louis, MO (Adult and
Child); and Mike K. (25) and Sam K. (16), Brothers, of Winnetka,
Ill. (Adult and Teen).
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Wii Games: Summer 2010 marked Nintendo's first-ever nationwide Wii
tournament, created as a celebration of the active, inclusive
spirit of Wii. In total, this year's Wii Games: Summer 2010 events
brought together nearly 9,000 competitors in 24 markets across the
country. More information about Wii Games: Summer 2010 can be
found at http://www.wiigames2010.com.
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AVAILABLE VISUALS INCLUDE:
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Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson leading Wii Games: Summer 2010
finalists from across the country in a Wii Fit Plus warm-up
activity
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Competitors facing off in the championship round of Wii Games: Summer
2010
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Kids, adults, teens and seniors having fun playing active-play video
games together
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Players of all ages using the Wii Remote controller to bowl a strike
and sink a basketball in Wii Sports Resort
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Spectators of all ages watching the competition and playing Wii games
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Winners accepting Wii Remote-styled trophies during a special award
ceremony
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Game b-roll available
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