The original Wii Sports was a monumental success for Nintendo. At the time of writing, it is the most popular Nintendo game to ever be produced, as it allowed for simple gameplay using the Wii remote, something that meant an entire family could gather around the console and play hours of virtual tennis, baseball, and other sports. Given the success of both Wii Sports and its sequel Wii Sports Resort, many Nintendo fans had been wondering when the company would attempt another sports title.