- We Ski
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title=We Ski
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developer=Namco Bandai
publisher=Namco Bandai
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designer=
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version=
genre=Sports
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released= vgrelease|JP=January 31, 2008 [ [http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/familyski/similar.html?mode=versions We Ski for Wii - We Ski Wii Game - We Ski Wii Video Game ] ] |NA=May 13, 2008|EU=June 13, 2008cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2008/nintendo_announces_q2_release_schedule_7920.html|title=Nintendo Europe Q2 2008 release list| publisher=Nintendo UK] |AUS=TBA 2008
ratings= vgratings|OFLCA=General|ESRB=Everyone|PEGI=3+
platforms=Wii
media=Wii Optical Disc
requirements=
input=Wii Remote and NunchukWii Balance Board "We Ski", also known as "Family Ski" in Japan and Europecite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2008/nintendo_announces_q2_release_schedule_7920.html|title=Nintendo Europe Q2 2008 release list| publisher=
Nintendo UK ] , is avideo game for theWii . It is the first third-party game (and second game behind "Wii Fit ") released that makes use of theWii Balance Board .A sequel, "", which adds
snowboarding to the game, will be released in JapanNovember 13 ,2008 . [ [http://gonintendo.com/?p=57064 Famitsu news - Family Ski: World Ski & Snowboard] ] [http://www.wiiwii.tv/2008/09/24/famitsu-news-special-infinite-space-7th-dragon-more/]Gameplay
Players stand on the Balance Board, and by distributing their weight and using the
Wii Remote and Nunchuk as virtualski pole s, simulate the sport of skiing as accurately as possible. The game can also be played without the Balance Board.The game features 14 different courses, which can be skied during both the day and night. Besides racing, the game also features different modes such as a Ski School, Centipede Races, and Search and Rescue in addition to a Freestyle mode in which up to 4 players may ski and go wherever they want on the slopes.
The game makes use of the player's own
Mii s, in addition to customizable characters created in-game as avatars, and players can earn rewards such as character apparel and upgraded ski equipment by completing various goals. TheWiiConnect24 service will make possible the sharing of in-game photos taken by players during their game.The design for Happy Ski Resort, the virtual resort within the game, was actually based upon some of the different ski resorts in
Utah such as Alta and The CanyonsReception
"We Ski" received a generally average reception from critics, averaging 66% at
Game Rankings [ [http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/943748.asp Game Rankings] ] and a gainingMetacritic Metascore of 67. [ [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/weski?q=wii%20ski Metacritic] ]ee also
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External links
* [http://www.weskipatrol.com Official Website]
* [http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14212296.html We Ski] atIGN
* [http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/wii/games/reviews/187248.shtml Wii Ski] atGamepro
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