Snowboarding for Those Who Like Their Limbs in this Week’s Wii-kly Update

Today’s Wii-kly update is aimed at the armchair sports enthusiast and those who love the snow… except for the cold part. 1080° SNOWBOARDING is a new classic now available for download in the Wii Shop and at retail stores. Just 1,000 Wii points and you’ll be hitting the slopes freestyle from the warmth and comfort of your living room.

1080°® SNOWBOARDING (N64®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Hit the slopes for some serious shredding in one of the first truly realistic snowboarding games ever created! Start in the lodge and select from five characters, each with his/her own particular attributes and special tricks. Then take a look at the wide assortment of available boards and choose one that best suits your rider and style. Once you’ve got the gear, six different modes of play, including Match Race, Trick Attack, and 2-Player Versus, await. Pick a course and get ready to experience a sensation of speed that’ll make you forget all about the cold—but it might just send a shiver down your spine. Throw in hidden characters and boards, varying weather and snow conditions, multiple paths through each course, and a variety of tricks to master—topped off with rock-solid play control—and you’ve got a recipe for winter fun that you can enjoy any time of the year. It’s all the fun and excitement of the sport, without the bruises and frostbite!

via Press Release