We Ski! It’s the most X skiing game on the Wii.

By Stephen Munn | May 7, 2008

I was just laughing to myself about this Balance-Board compatible skiiing game that Namco Bandai is bringing to Wii shortly. Well, not about the game exactly, but rather about the text on the official website. It seems that We Ski is not only “the most exciting skiing game to hit the Wii,” but it’s also “the most intuitive skiing game on the Wii.” Most entertaining of all is that they never mention it’s the only skiing game on the Wii. Snowboarding, as in SSX Blur, hardly counts.

This is advertising folks, and I understand that. That doesn’t make it any less entertaining. Read on for the press release, which is decidedly less comedic than the website.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES GETS THE GOLD WITH WE SKI™ The Freshest Powder Awaits when Intense Ski Action Comes to Wii™

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 2, 2008) – Make every day a snow day as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that We Ski™ has gone gold for Wii^TM. Step onto the Wii Balance Board™ or grab your Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ and hit the slopes for single or multi player downhill action! Up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs like never before, as they enjoy We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive controls. We Ski will carve its way into stores on May 13.

“NAMCO BANDAI has worked to create the most intuitive and responsive skiing game available, giving players a fully immersive experience,” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “We want players to feel the fun and intensity of real downhill skiing from the comfort of their living rooms

It’s winter fun all year round as We Ski allows up to four skiers to enjoy a huge mountain resort with more than a dozen runs from the bunny slopes to the most challenging Black Diamonds. Not only can players shred 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 even ski using their own Mii™ or create customizable characters that can be outfitted with different attire, poles, goggles and costumes.

The thrill doesn’t stop there, as a host of other activities will be available to enjoy including races, slaloms, moguls, freestyle challenges, ski school, and more! Players can even try their hand at night skiing while enjoying the spectrum of fireworks that color the sky. Skiing aficionados can also check out the game’s dedicated website, www.weskipatrol.com, to view interactive trail maps, check out photos, watch movies and download wallpapers, banners, and more!

We Ski is rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information on We Ski, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com/ or www.weskipatrol.com.

One Response to “We Ski! It’s the most X skiing game on the Wii.”

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   Shane on May 7th, 2008 at 8:44 pm Says:
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   Hey obviously they put all their spending money on the game - not on copywriting, c’mon!