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Posted by: Sean Colleli at 5/14/2008 12:22 AM

More On: We Ski Companies: Namco Bandai
Platforms: Wii

Namco Bandai isn't content to let Nintendo have all of the Wii sports pie, so they jumped on a sport Nintendo hasn't gotten to yet. We Ski is shipping to stores and allows for control with the Wii remote or the brand new balance board bundled with Wii Fit. Namco Bandai also smartly stamped We Ski with a very reasonable $29.99 price, putting it squarely in the impulse buy range. I'm curious to see how the balance board works--it's rare to see a game get released before one of its peripherals launches, especially a first party one.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES SHIPS WE SKI™ FOR WII™

Immersive Ski Title Gets Lift Ticket to Store Shelves

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 13, 2008) – Head to the snowy peaks as leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that We Ski™ has shipped to retailers throughout North America for Wii™. An entire mountain of the sweetest runs are available for up to four players as they enjoy the best skiing action from the comfort of their homes. We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive controls ensure that it will provide the thrill of a beloved winter sport all year round.

“We Ski offers an unparalleled skiing experience on the Wii,” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “With four player split-screen, day and evening runs as well as support for the Wii Balance Board™, NAMCO BANDAI has created the complete skiing experience for players of all ages.”

Players can hit the slopes using the motion-based Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ or step onto their Wii Balance Board™ to further increase the rush of downhill action. Various activities await as players explore the Happy Valley Resort complete with a ski school, races, moguls, and slaloms. Aspiring ski patrollers can even assist with a search and rescue mission. Robust customization options can be used to tailor characters to the players’ desire, including changeable face and body types, goggles, unlockable costumes, and the option of using their Mii™. We Ski is everyone’s lift ticket to fun, no matter what the season may be.

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.

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NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.