Wii Zapper Brings Link's Crossbow Training

This one started less than 24 hours ago as a rumour not many people would have believed, but Nintendo is indeed planning to release Link's Crossbow Training bundled with the Wii Zapper.

Nintendo announced today that the Wii Zapper for the Wii will come packed with Link's Crossbow Training. The software is based on the hugely popular Legend of Zelda series and provides a perfect demonstration of the way the Wii Zapper could be used in other games. The Wii Zapper casing houses both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers in a single unit for precision targeting. It goes on sale Nov. 19 at just $19.99.

"The Wii Zapper combines our remarkable controllers into one housing with a classic style reminiscent of arcade-style games," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Both veteran and first-time players will find it brings a whole new dimension to games where targeting is key and provides even more exciting game-play experiences."

Link's Crossbow Training drops players into a world in the style of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Players assume the identity of hero Link, who progresses through a series of tests to perfect his crossbow marksmanship. Start with stationary bull's-eyes and graduate to moving targets before defending Link against all kinds of enemies.

Third-party publishers have lined up to support the Wii Zapper. EA's Medal of Honor Heroes 2 lets players take World War II into their hands with the Wii Zapper. The game features an all-new Wii-exclusive Arcade Mode that offers accessibility to gamers of all skill levels, a full single-player campaign and support for up to 32 players in multiplayer. Capcom's Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3, as well as new never-before-seen locations like Umbrella's stronghold. One or two players use the Wii Zapper to take aim against a horde of zombies in first-person perspective. SEGA's Ghost Squad lets players replicate the arcade light-gun experience at home with the Wii Zapper.

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  I can't believe they're calling it that. Oh well, regardless I'm not buying a daft peripheral.

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  The Wii Zapper is a mere shell, and it is stupid to have to own a wiimote and a nunchuk to use it. I'm not going to buy it, i am waiting a real zapper, even from third party.

  Olpus Bonzo, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Third parties are just going to do it the same way... Anyway, if it works well I don't mind it just being a casing for a Wiimote. After all, the first thing I thought of when I saw the Wiimote was "light gun games!" Between this little mini-game, Ghost Squad and RE: Umbrella, it's already looking VERY good.

  shinneri, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  It is a mere shell, and the trigger is actually a cover to the trigger on the Wiimote, so the feeling can't be good as in a real lightgun trigger.

  Olpus Bonzo, 30-11--0001 at 00:00