Wii owners seeking a hockey fix need wait no longer, as 2K Sports announced today that NHL 2K9 is headed for Nintendo’s console this fall. The first officially licensed hockey game on the system at this point, the game is being handled by Visual Concepts and, naturally, will utilize the Wii Remote as a hockey stick in what 2K Sports is calling a “unique and entertaining experience like never before.”
“Nintendo is thrilled to have 2K Sports’ NHL 2K9 on the Wii platform this season,” said Steve Singer, VP of Licensing at Nintendo of America Inc. “This title has been highly anticipated by our Wii consumers who will now be able to use the Wii Remote to face-off, play hockey, and fire a slap shot in their living rooms.”
“It’s our goal this year to bring the fun back to hockey video games,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “NHL 2K9 for Wii includes the full feature set as available on other platforms, and added Wii Remote controls and other exciting features specific for the Wii console will allow dedicated fans the opportunity to fully enjoy and embrace NHL hockey in a brand new experience.”
To celebrate the new announcement, Mario will be walking the red carpet at tonight’s NHL Awards at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto.
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