Namco has given the first details on what we reckon is the first Wii Balance Board game that isn't being made by Nintendo. It's a home version of Japanese skiing game Family Ski, re-dubbed We Ski. Not to be confused with Wii Ski, which could be mistaken as an official Nintendo title.
As we reported last week, rumours that a Namco Balance Board game was in development had all but been confirmed by a TV Spot for Family Ski containing some hot Balance Board action. Take a look here if you must.
The game will offer up to four players more than a dozen slopes to ski down, by using either the Wii Remote or the Balance Board. Mii support is also included, which explains why the screenshots look a little different to the Japanese TV Spot.
As well as skiing, there's also a mountain to explore, complete with a ski school, freestyle skiing, moguls and slaloms, photography and other events. According to Namco, players can even ski at night whilst enjoying a firework display.
We wonder whether the night and day clock will match up with the internal Wii clock ala Animal Crossing. Now that would be cool.
As my family and I are are all avid skiers (and off again to the slopes in 8 days and counting) i cant wait for this. the graphics look ok'ish but what worries me the most is the split screen four player mode. from what i understand the board and wii fit is going to set me back 70 odd quid. £280 quid to play a four player boarding game. common nintendo, what are you thinking i'm not spending £280 quid to sit on my bottom all day like the boarders do
The Arcade game by Namco "Alpine Racer" was a lot of fun. We used to have it in our local bar. This could be a right laugh if done properly... Fingers crossed.
As my family and I are are all avid skiers (and off again to the slopes in 8 days and counting) i cant wait for this. the graphics look ok'ish but what worries me the most is the split screen four player mode. from what i understand the board and wii fit is going to set me back 70 odd quid. £280 quid to play a four player boarding game. common nintendo, what are you thinking i'm not spending £280 quid to sit on my bottom all day like the boarders do
As my family and I are are all avid skiers (and off again to the slopes in 8 days and counting) i cant wait for this. the graphics look ok'ish but what worries me the most is the split screen four player mode. from what i understand the board and wii fit is going to set me back 70 odd quid. £280 quid to play a four player boarding game. common nintendo, what are you thinking i'm not spending £280 quid to sit on my bottom all day like the boarders do
skiing's for girls, get yourself a board man!
If Skiing is for girls, then what is We Ski for? Really stupid girls?
As my family and I are are all avid skiers (and off again to the slopes in 8 days and counting) i cant wait for this. the graphics look ok'ish but what worries me the most is the split screen four player mode. from what i understand the board and wii fit is going to set me back 70 odd quid. £280 quid to play a four player boarding game. common nintendo, what are you thinking i'm not spending £280 quid to sit on my bottom all day like the boarders do
Hey watch it buddy! At least us snowboarders know how to go STRAIGHT down the mountain without making these big swoops left and right and gettin in everyone's way
As my family and I are are all avid skiers (and off again to the slopes in 8 days and counting) i cant wait for this. the graphics look ok'ish but what worries me the most is the split screen four player mode. from what i understand the board and wii fit is going to set me back 70 odd quid. £280 quid to play a four player boarding game. common nintendo, what are you thinking i'm not spending £280 quid to sit on my bottom all day like the boarders do
Hey watch it buddy! At least us snowboarders know how to go STRAIGHT down the mountain without making these big swoops left and right and gettin in everyone's way
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i'm not spending £280 quid to sit on my bottom all day like the boarders do 
