New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (Wii)

When it launched back in 2004 on the GameCube, MARIO POWER TENNIS was designed to be a fun pick-up-and-play title where people weren't necessarily required to master the intricacies of the sport, much like the game's Nintendo cousins Mario Kart and Mario Golf. Thanks to a re-release for the Wii as part of the "New Play Control" series, which introduces motion-sensitive controls (and support for widescreen TVs), controlling the game is even easier and more intuitive.

Now, returning the ball is as simple as waving the Wii remote at the right time. Depending on the speed and tilt of the remote, players can perform forehands, backhands, lobs, smashes, and shots with spin. Optionally, players can also use the Nunchuk to move their character around the court, but this feature can be made automatic as well. Pressing A or B unleashes two unique power shots (either offensive or defensive) that either overpowers the other player by knocking them backwards, or miraculously returning a ball that would otherwise be out of reach – again, this can also be automated.

Available on: Nintendo Wii
Not available online
Genre: Sports
Developer: Nintendo
Released on: March 9, 2009
Price: 29.99
ESRB Rating: E for Mild Cartoon Violence