The Wii is certainly going places! Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that it is the first cruise line to offer guests an opportunity to experience Nintendo’s Wii on board its ships. Guests will be able to play Wii Sports, Wii Play, WarioWare: Smooth Moves and Excite Truck.
George Harrison, Nintendo of America’s Senior VP of Marketing & Corporate Communications explains, “Millions of people around the world continue to discover the fun of playing Wii with their friends and families. Norwegian Cruise Line is a great partner, as they present us direct access to non-traditional gamers. Our partnership emphasizes how Wii’s social phenomenon continues to grow, from the showpiece of gaming parties, to a workout supplement, to a fun facet of vacation cruises.”
Colin Veitch, NCL’s President & CEO said, “With its active, appealing and inviting game experiences pleasing to every age from kids to parents to grandparents, the Wii from Nintendo is a natural fit for Freestyle Cruising. With the addition of Wii to our on-board activities, we can now offer bowling, boxing, golf, tennis and baseball across the entire fleet. Cheering, yelling and high-fives will be highly encouraged.”
As of now, the Wii is on NCL’s newest ship, Norwegian Pearl and all NCL America ships. However, the console will be rolled out on the rest of the NCL fleet by next month. The Wiis are located in the atrium and other public rooms letting guests to gather and play against each other while viewing the game on large video screens. All the Kid’s Crew facility will feature two Wii kiosks providing kids-only fun. NCL has also stated that the ships will also host tournaments and other activities around the games.
Here in India, the railway officials are busy putting LCD screens in the trains, but I feel, it would be great if they install the Nintendo Wii in the coaches, as it is better to play such engaging games rather than watch delayed TV shows.