SEGA has finally disclosed some solid information about their upcoming Wii exclusive, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams and one feature in particular is definitely worth mentioning: Weather Channel support. Yes, folks, NiGHTS will be the first game to make use of the next-gen feature. Also disclosed by SEGA are the game's plot and characters.

The developers say that NiGHTS will come complete with not one, but a variety of next-gen features that including Weather Channel support - a Wii-first! According to the report, this feature enables the game's My Dream area, a customizable sand-box environment that allows gamers to capture, raise, and even combine the inhabitants (A-Life) from the world of Nightopia, to generate real-time weather effects specific to the territory players previously registered with on the Wii. In simple words, if it's raining outside where you live, the My Dream environment will be rainy as well.

Unlike any other game available today, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will deliver the feeling of flight through the innovative Wii control system. With the help of Persona masks, players will glide, spiral and loop through a variety of mystical dream worlds packed with action and adventure as they dive and blast through rings, gather orbs and come up against fantastic and unforgettable boss battles. Anchored in a storyline about courage, hope and inspiration, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the most unique and experience on the Wii.

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams unfolds in Nightopia, the spectacular dream world of two young characters, Helen and Will. Struggling to overcome the every day challenges of growing up, these two 12-year-olds find their real life experiences spilling over into their dreams. As Helen and Will fall into a deep sleep, they are greeted by NiGHTS, a fantasy jester, who leads them to explore the rich and vibrant land of Nightopia. Along the way, NiGHTS helps the youngsters bravely face their fears by finding inventive ways to confront, outpace, and outwit foes - such as the villainous Nightmarens. Through the freedom of flight, execution of stunning acrobatic moves and tapping into special abilities, gamers can overcome obstacles and restore peace to Nightopia.

A-LIFE are creatures living in the world of dreams - inhabitants of Nightopia. There are three types of A-LIFE: Nightopians, who reside in Nightopia; Nightmarens, from the world of Nightmare and Mepians who are a mix of the two creatures. A-LIFE can multiply, learn, and evolve as they transform with generational changes.

SEGA has also confirmed that the game will feature an online-enabled two-player mode too. NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams launches on December 18th, this year, exclusively for the Wii.