Miyamoto Was Against 'Giving Away' Wii Sports Until Reggie Intervened
Wii Sports played a crucial role in the initial success of the Nintendo Wii back in 2007, but Nintendo's head developer Shigeru Miyamoto was reportedly against bundling it with the system until Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime intervened. Fils-Aime ended his long relationship with Nintendo back in April 2019 and has since been involved in a number of different gaming-related ventures, including a brief stint on the GameStop board of directors.
Even the most casual gamers will likely have some knowledge of Wii Sports. The motion-controlled sports medley title was a worldwide phenomenon when it launched, partially because of the novelty of motion controls at the time, but also because of its undeniable accessibility. In Wii Sports, players need only hold and move the Wiimote as if it were a tennis racket, golf club, or baseball bat, rather than fiddling with button controls that can be difficult to get a hang of, especially for those unfamiliar with gaming. This intuitive title was a great match for the Wii, and nearly everyone with the best-selling console had access to these games thanks to Nintendo's decision to include it with new Wii units free of charge. This immense popularity and diverse appeal can still be felt today through releases like Nintendo Switch Sports, which includes classic Wii Sports games like tennis and bowling.
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The Wii may have had the same success were it not for Wii Sports, which is why some may be surprised to hear that both Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo President Satoru Iwata were against bundling it with the console at launch, according to Fils-Aime's recent autobiography. As covered by The Washington Post, Fils-Aime was met
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