"Wii Sports" was well received by critics and received a number of awards. Selling over 82 million copies by the end of 2017, it is the bestselling single-platform game of all time, and fourth best overall. The title also bears the distinction of being the best-selling Nintendo video game of all time. "Wii Sports" has been featured on television in Wii commercials, news reports, as well as other programming. The game has become a popular means for social gatherings and competitions among players of varying ages. A sequel, "Wii Sports Resort", was released in 2009, while a high-definition remake, "Wii Sports Club", was released in 2013 for the Wii U.