Hit The Slopes With We Ski
Worried that Wii Fit will be the only game that'll use the Balance Board? Well, worry no longer, because Namco today announced We Ski (Nintendo allows them to spell "we" like that?), which is the first third-party title I've heard of that uses the unique controller. Of course, you lazy types who won't own Wii Fit already can just sit back on the couch and use your Wiimote and Nunchuck.
"We are thrilled to be the first publisher to offer a realistic and enjoyable skiing experience that can also support the new Wii Balance Board," said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "NAMCO BANDAI is working to entertain both casual gamers and hardcore enthusiasts with a recreation of a beloved sport and pastime."
There is an entire mountain to explore, with a ski school, moguls, slaloms and other events, including photography. Night skiing even includes fireworks! And not only can you unlock extra skis, poles, and costumes, but you can even forgoe creating your own custom character to use your Mii if you like! (Not too many games can say that!) And there's multiplayer for up to four people, though no mention of online play.
Wii Fit comes with its own skiing game, but it sounds like there might be enough extra here to be worth playing. Not too sure about the unseasonable Spring 2008 release date, though. Then again, in the spring, this'll be the only way for a lot of people to hit the slopes!
That's the gist of it, but there's a full release after the jump if you don't believe me.
NAMCO BANDAI GAMES BRINGS THE SLOPES HOME WITH WE SKI™
Edge through the Alpine with Your Friends as Four Player Skiing Comes to Wii
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (March 3, 2008) - Step onto your Wii Balance Board™ or grab your Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ and hit the fresh powder as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced We Ski™, an exciting skiing game for Wii™. Now up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs in the comfort of their homes as We Ski's highly responsive and intuitive controls take them down the slopes like never before. We Ski will slalom into stores in Spring 2008.
"We are thrilled to be the first publisher to offer a realistic and enjoyable skiing experience that can also support the new Wii Balance Board," said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "NAMCO BANDAI is working to entertain both casual gamers and hardcore enthusiasts with a recreation of a beloved sport and pastime."
In We Ski, up to four skiers can test their skills on more than a dozen runs from the bunny slopes to the most challenging Black Diamonds. Not only can players carve through the trails using the motion-based controls but they can also mix in the Wii Balance Board for a whole new level of realism. Players can ski using their own Mii™ or create a new character with a host of customizable options including changeable face and body types. Boosting the customization feature, additional skis, poles, goggles, and costumes can be unlocked.
We Ski features an entire mountain to explore, complete with a ski school, freestyle skiing, moguls and slaloms, photography, and a variety of other events. Players can even try their hand at night skiing while enjoying the spectrum of fireworks that color the sky. With We Ski no more long drives to the snow will be necessary to enjoy a day of shredding the mountains.
Wootini
Posted to Video Games on 3 March 2008
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